I’ve written about a lot of national holidays, but until 2022, I’d never heard of National Outlet Shopping Day. As someone who loves to shop at outlet stores, I was intrigued.
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Not surprisingly, someone who owns outlet malls started National Outlet Shopping Day. And that would be the folks that own Simon Premium Outlets and Mills Centers.
I loved shopping at Franklin Mills (now Philadelphia Mills) when I lived outside of Philadelphia. It was my first introduction to Nordstrom Rack.
Thankfully, when we moved away from Philadelphia, we didn’t move away from a Simon outlet mall. Since then I’ve shopped at the outlets at the Jersey Shore as well as north of Pittsburgh.
I love shopping at the J. Crew and Banana Republic factory outlet stores near me. Also, Bath and Body Works. They have the best lemon-scented liquid hand soaps.
That’s me trying on a coat at the J. Crew Factory store at the Grove City Premium Outlets. Yes, I bought it.
When is National Outlet Shopping Day
It was first celebrated on June 11, 2022. Actually, it was a two-day event. I just searched PRNewswire to see if Simon had announced dates for National Outlet Shopping Day 2024. So far, they haven’t announced anything officially. Previously, it was always June 11. That was the date for 2022 and 2023. However, June 11 in 2024 is a Tuesday. So, since it is a two-day event, we’ll have to wait and see when it’s actually happening this year.
Details about National Outlet Shopping Day
What made it a holiday? Well, one, there was the fact that 90 Simon properties participated with deals and sales. Two, there were sweepstakes and giveaways for the shoppers who showed up on this shopping holiday.
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A press release about this new shopping holiday explained the perks this way:
“All shoppers who visit a participating property can enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Power Shopper Giveaway. The grand prize package, valued at $75,000, includes the VinFast VF 8, a new premium electric vehicle, and a $20,000 shopping spree at any Simon Premium Outlets or Mills of their choice.”
If you can’t get to a Simon outlet during National Outlet Shopping Day, you can always shop these premium outlets online.
Here were some of the retailers that participated in National Outlet Shopping Day:
- Aéropostale Factory Store
- Banana Republic Factory Store
- Brooks Brothers Factory Store (some Brooks Brothers stores offer tailoring and alterations)
- Columbia Factory Store
- Forever 21
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Reebok Outlet
Where are Simon outlets located
As I mentioned there were some 90 Simon outlet malls that participated in that first National Outlet Shopping Day.
FYI, Simon-owned shopping centers closed on Thanksgiving in 2022.
Here are the 29 states where you’ll find these outlet malls. Then, under each state, I’ve included the cities or towns where there are Simon outlet malls and mills properties.
Arizona
Chandler
Phoenix Premium Outlets
Tempe
Arizona Mills
Tucson
Tucson Premium Outlets
California
Cabazon
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
Camarillo
Camarillo Premium Outlets
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Folsom
Folsom Premium Outlets
Gilroy
Gilroy Premium Outlets
Livermore
San Francisco Premium Outlets
Napa
Napa Premium Outlets
Orange
The Outlets at Orange
Petaluma
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
San Diego
Las Americas Premium Outlets
Vacaville
Vacaville Premium Outlets
Colorado
Lakewood
Colorado Mills
Thornton
Denver Premium Outlets
Connecticut
Clinton
Clinton Premium Outlets
Florida
Destin
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Ellenton
Ellenton Premium Outlets
Florida City
Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace
Lutz
Tampa Premium Outlets
Orlando
The Orlando International Premium Outlets
Orlando Outlet Marketplace
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
St. Augustine
St. Augustine Premium Outlets
Sunrise
Sawgrass Mills
Georgia
Calhoun
Calhoun Outlet Marketplace
Dawsonville
North Georgia Premium Outlets
Lawrenceville
Sugarloaf Mills
Hawaii
Waipahu
Waikele Premium Outlets
Illinois
Aurora
Chicago Premium Outlets
Gurnee
Gurnee Mills
Indiana
Edinburgh
Indiana Premium Outlets
Michigan City
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
Maine
Kittery
Kittery Premium Outlets
I’ve included these Kittery outlets in this article about the best outlet shopping in Maine.
If you’re interested in heading up to L.L. Bean, here’s the lowdown on outlet stores in Freeport, Maine.
Maryland
Hanover
Arundel Mills
Arundel Mills Marketplace
Clarksburg
Clarksburg Premium Outlets
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Premium Outlets
Queenstown
Queenstown Premium Outlets
Massachusetts
Lee
Lee Premium Outlets
Wrentham
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
Michigan
Birch Run
Birch Run Premium Outlets
Minnesota
Albertville
Albertville Premium Outlets
Eagan
Twin Cities Premium Outlets
Mississippi
Gulfport
Gulfport Premium Outlets
Missouri
Chesterfield
St. Louis Premium Outlets
Osage Beach
Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace
Nevada
Las Vegas
Las Vegas North and Las Vegas South Premium Outlets
New Hampshire
Merrimack
Merrimack Premium Outlets
New Jersey
Blackwood
Gloucester Premium Outlets
Elizabeth
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
Jackson
Jackson Premium Outlets
Tinton Falls
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
New York
Waterloo
Waterloo Premium Outlets
Central Valley
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
North Carolina
Charlotte
Charlotte Premium Outlets
Concord
Concord Mills
Smithfield
Carolina Premium Outlets
Ohio
Aurora
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
Monroe
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
Oregon
Woodburn
Woodburn Premium Outlets
Pennsylvania
Grove City
Grove City Premium Outlets
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mills (formerly Franklin Mills)
Pottstown
Philadelphia Premium Outlets
Tannersville
The Crossings Premium Outlets
South Carolina
Gaffney
Gaffney Outlet Marketplace
Texas
Allen
Allen Premium Outlets
Cypress
Houston Premium Outlets
Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie Premium Outlets
Grapevine
Grapevine Mills
Katy
Katy Mills
Mercedes
Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
Round Rock
Round Rock Premium Outlets
San Marcos
San Marcos Premium Outlets
Virginia
Leesburg
Leesburg Premium Outlets
Norfolk
Norfolk Premium Outlets
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
Woodbridge
Potomac Mills
Washington State
North Bend
North Bend Premium Outlets
Tulalip
Seattle Premium Outlets
Wisconsin
Johnson Creek
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
Shopping At The Outlets
Whether you’re shopping at the outlets on National Outlet Shopping Day or at another time during the year, you need to keep some outlet shopping tips in mind. These are not only tips to be a smart shopper but also ways to save yourself money and frustration.
Shop at outlets in tax-free states
OK, so this advice applies to regular clothing shopping, too. But it will be like getting a double discount if you can get a great deal on clothing at an outlet and you happen to be shopping in a state that doesn’t tax clothing purchase.
What states don’t charge sales tax on clothing? I know three off the bat– New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. When outlet shopping in New Hampshire, I always head to North Conway.
Or, shop during tax-free shopping holidays.
Buy what you need, not what you want
I think that too often you can fall into this mentality that just because you’re shopping at an outlet, you are automatically getting a great bargain. This is not always true.
Sometimes brands make clothes just for the outlets. They’re not the super-secret clearance items from the main stores. However, this article on Nordstrom vs Nordstrom Rack explains how to spot those super-secret clearance items.
Shop with a plan in mind
Just like a smart shopper goes to the grocery store with a list in hand, you should approach an outlet-shopping trip with a purpose in mind. The best way to keep your spending within limits is to shop off of your list and not to make any last-minute, impulse purchases that you didn’t budget for.
Know your return options before buying anything
In most retail situations, as long as you have a receipt to prove that you bought something at a store, you can return that item for a refund or exchange. Many stores have time limits for returns. Therefore, as long as you have a receipt and the tags on your clothing, you shouldn’t have too much trouble taking something back.
On the other hand, returns can be a whole different animal when shopping at an outlet store. For example, clothing purchased at an outlet must be returned to an outlet–not the name-brand store somewhere else.
I learned this lesson the hard way once when I bought something at the Gap outlet, and then tried to return it at the Gap store in the mall. Then I made the mistake again when I bought something from Ann Taylor online. I visited my local Ann Taylor outlet (the closest store to me), but they wouldn’t take it back.
This is a far cry from the generous return policy at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. That is, you can return items from either store to either store.
Final thoughts on National Outlet Shopping Day
The other biggie in the outlet mall business is Tanger. That explains why they didn’t participate in this new shopping holiday.
However, since Simon created National Outlet Shopping Day, only time will tell if this shopping holiday spreads to other non-Simon outlet malls. That being said, I sure hope that it does.
And if it does, I’ll expand this article to include Tanger Outlet locations.
