Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH Announces Plans for New Store in Madison, MS for 2012

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to open a new store at the Tuscany Place Designer Outlets, a new, upscale pedestrian-friendly lifestyle outlet development in Madison (metropolitan Jackson), MS.  The center and the Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH store are expected to open in the spring of 2012.  

"We look forward to opening our first Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH store in Mississippi where the temperate climate allows for year round shopping," noted Robert Wallstrom, President of Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. "We are excited to join the retail community of Madison and metro Jackson to offer customers a wide variety of the latest fashion and high quality merchandise as well as exceptional service."

The new store will be 20,000 square feet and is to be modeled in Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH's innovative 'luxury in a loft' store design that debuted in 2008. This OFF 5TH store layout is modern, uncluttered, easy to shop, and includes open floor plans, moveable fixtures, and bright lighting.

The Madison store will offer a wide selection of luxury brands in key merchandise categories including apparel for the entire family, fine jewelry, shoes, handbags, and sunglasses.

Madison customers will be able to participate in Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH's MORE! Rewards loyalty program. This free program offers weekly discounts, sales and promotions on merchandise throughout the store.

An operations center housing several support functions including information technology services, accounting services, supply purchasing, credit services, and customer call center for the Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, and Saks Direct operations is located in Jackson, MS.

About Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH is the savvy shopper's premier source for value-priced designer clothing and accessories, offering customers an exceptional array of both coveted designer names and unique merchandise under the Saks Fifth Avenue label.  Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH places the highest priority on style, selection, and customer service.   Today, there are a total of 57 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores in 23 states.  Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH is a part of Saks Incorporated which also operates 47 Saks Fifth Avenue stores and saks.com.

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