From The Tribune staff reports
Leeds —Thanksgiving is just around the corner and many people are already making their Black Friday shopping plans and wondering where to find the best deals. The Outlet Shops of Grand River, in Leeds, is prepared for the shopping rush to begin, offering extended Black Friday hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25. The stores are stocked and ready for customers to find that perfect gift, with great sales and door-busters planned all weekend.
Photo credit: The Outlet Shops of Grand River
The Shops’ famed Swag Bag Giveaway will provide even more excitement, fun and incredible prizes to the first 500 customers in line at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, who will receive numbered tickets that can be turned in for a Swag Bag. This year, the total value for the giveaway is over $15,000 in gift cards and prizes.
Each Swag Bag will have a gift card or prize, ranging in value from $10 to $1,200. Potential prizes include: handbags and a men’s watch from Michael Kors; a canoe, bikes and coolers from Mountain High Outfitters; a diamond necklace and men’s watches from Kay Jewelers; a men’s weekender bag and backpack from Coach; handbags from Kate Spade; gift cards from J. Crew and Johnston & Murphy; Costa Sunglasses from Select Shades; pottery from Artists Incorporated; bamboo rugs from The Rug Bug Design; blankets from Maurices; several types of fragrances and a selection of items from Bath & Body Works, and more. The Swag Bags will also have additional coupons and special offers for Black Friday weekend shopping.
The Shops boasts being one of the areas preferred Black Friday shopping destinations, offering savings off outlet prices all Black Friday weekend at Nike, Michael Kors, J. Crew, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren and more. Shoppers can find everything they are looking for from the brands they love, as well as unique gifts from stores such as University Pickers and Local Collection.
While there, shoppers can enjoy a stroll through The Shops’ outdoor experience and take a family photo by the 30-foot Christmas tree, or take a break in The Backyard and enjoy Neighbors Brew & Pies and Saw’s BBQ. They can also play a game of pool, enjoy yard games, listen to live music, and even take their pup to the dog park.
Photo credit: The Outlet Shops of Grand River
“The Outlet Shops of Grand River is Alabama’s favorite shopping destination where customers can come to shop at more than 70 stores and then stay to play,” Business & Marketing Strategies rep Dona Bonnett said. “The Shops offer a wide variety of dining options as well as several entertainment venues including The Grand River Drive-In, The Backyard hangout with yard games, a dog park and eateries, which include Neighbors Brew & Pies, Saw’s BBQ and now the addition of the Grand River Entertainment District.”
The Outlet Shops of Grand River is located in historic Leeds, off I-20 at Exit 140, 6200 Grand River Boulevard East. For more information about The Shops, please visit www.ShopsOfGrandRiver.com
