Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie Opens Tax Free Weekend With Over $10,000 in Giveaways, Extended Hours
Prize Sweepstakes, Limited-Time Offers & Invitation-Only Events Highlight Highly-Anticipated Debut
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie, the new $100 million, 417,000 square foot outlet center featuring more than 100 leading designer and top brand names serving the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth area, will welcome shoppers for the first time Thurs., August 16 through Mon., August 20. More than $10,000 in gifts and sweepstakes prizes courtesy of merchants such as Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, J.Crew Factory, Nike Factory Store, DKNY, The PUMA Store and Tommy Hilfiger, among many more, will mark its highly-anticipated debut in the regional marketplace.
"We're elated to be celebrating the grand openings of two of the only five new outlet centers that will open in the United States this year," said Paragon Outlets Partners Principal Robert A. Brvenik. "We know area shoppers are eager to shop and save at our exciting collection of iconic brands. That's why we'll keep Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie open until midnight both Friday and Saturday in conjunction with Texas' tax free weekend."
Anchor store Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH kicks off Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie's grand opening celebration early as it hosts an invitation-only party Wed., August 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Then, beginning Thurs., August 16 at 10 a.m., shoppers will be treated to a "sneak preview" of the outlet center's compelling store collection including Coach Factory, Michael Kors, DKNY, Hugo Boss, Banana Republic Factory Store and Gap Outlet, where shoppers save up to 65 percent every day.
According to Paragon Outlet Partners Principal Nicholas King, "Not only are we proud to deliver a well-tenanted outlet shopping destination that offers consumers dramatic savings opportunities, but we are delighted Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie's grand opening also represents the delivery of approximately 1,700 permanent jobs in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth region."
As Texas kicks off its annual tax free shopping weekend Fri., August 17, Paragon Outlet Partners will officially open the region's newest retail venue at its Champagne & Confetti Grand Opening Ceremony at the south Food Court entrance near Tommy Hilfiger and Gap Outlet, at 10 a.m. And, beginning at 5 p.m., D Magazine, the region's premiere monthly city publication, will host an invitation-only VIP Grand Opening Party complete with:
- Swag bags worth more than $150 featuring merchandise from favorite designer and brand names including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Jockey, Columbia Sportswear, Reebok, Lindt Chocolate, Ultra Diamonds and Yankee Candle Outlet.
- Personal style sessions with Lilliana Vazquez, a nationally recognized fashion expert from popular television programs such as NBC's Today Show, The Nate Berkus Show and New York Live, along with D Magazine's Style Editor Raya Ramsey.
- Music by famed Dallas DJ "That Guy"
- Complimentary champagne along with treats and sweets courtesy of Great Wraps, Great American Cookies and Lindt Chocolate.
"Even before our grand opening, shoppers will have the opportunity to join our exclusive Privilege Club online at www.paragonoutletsGP.com. Joining prior to Wednesday, August 15 entitles each member to a complimentary VIP Coupon Book worth hundreds of dollars in extra savings," said Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie Assistant General Manager Rebecca Galuppo.
Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie's grand opening weekend schedule follows. For a complete list of individual store grand opening sale information, limited-time offers, sweepstakes prizes, and more including a merchant directory and driving directions, please visit www.paragonoutletsGP.com.
Wed., August 15:
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH invitation-only grand opening party
Thurs., August 16:
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie's "sneak preview"
Friday, August 17: Open Until Midnight
- 10 a.m.: Champagne & Confetti Grand Opening Ceremony, south Food Court entrance near Tommy Hilfiger and Gap Outlet
- 10 a.m.: Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie opens for tax free shopping with limited-time offers, merchant giveaways, prize sweepstakes and entertainment
- 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: D Magazine's VIP Grand Opening Party, north Food Court entrance adjacent to Coach Factory (invitation holders only, please)
Saturday, August 18: Open Until Midnight
- 10 a.m.: Tax free shopping continues along with limited-time offers, merchant giveaways, prize sweepstakes and entertainment
Sunday, August 19:
- 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Tax free shopping continues with limited-time offers, merchant giveaways, prize sweepstakes and entertainment
Monday, August 20:
- 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Shopping continues with limited-time offers, merchant giveaways, prize sweepstakes and entertainment
About Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie
Located off West Interstate 20, Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie serves the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth region. The outlet center is home to more than 100 leading designer and top brand names including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, Coach Factory, DKNY, kate spade, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store and Tommy Hilfiger, among many more, which offer savings up to 65 percent off regular retail prices every day. For more information including a complete store directory, shopping hours and driving directions visit www.paragonoutletsGP.com.
About Paragon Outlet Partners
Headquartered in Baltimore, Paragon Outlet Partners is a retail real estate development firm with outlet center development projects serving the Dallas/Fort Worth and San Francisco regions along with a retail and entertainment complex in the Orlando market. The company's upscale merchant portfolio includes top designer and leading brand names Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Bloomingdales The Outlet Store, Barney's New York Outlet, Michael Kors, Banana Republic, GAP, Nike Factory Store and Tommy Hilfiger, among many more. For more information, visit www.paragonoutlets.com.
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