Concord Mills to Offer 22 Hours of Non-Stop Shopping During 7th Annual Midnight Opening on Black Friday

(October 29, 2012) – Concord, NC  – Thousands of eager holiday shoppers will once again visit Concord Mills for all of their holiday needs. Shoppers will kick-off the season after Thanksgiving dinner with 22 hours of shopping at the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in North Carolina, beginning at midnight on Friday, November 23. By cashing in on exclusive deals at popular retailers from 12 a.m. until 10 p.m., Concord Mills’ shoppers will get a huge jump-start on purchasing their holiday gifts with incredible savings.

“For great value and incredible brand selection, Concord Mills can’t be beat,” said Holly Roberson, director of marketing and business development at Concord Mills. “Our loyal local shoppers and out of town visitors will appreciate the additional time to shop, while our retailers can cash in on the start of a busy holiday season.”

Holiday shoppers will find everything on their list at Concord Mills’ more than 200 stores such as American Eagle Outfitters, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Forever 21, Guess Factory Store, LOFT Outlet, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Old Navy Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store and more.

With recently opened stores such as Tommy Bahama Outlet, an outlet location from Aerosoles and Lids Locker Room, plus F.Y.E., a first-in-market outlet concept from Men’s Warehouse and renovated locations from Justice and Banana Republic Factory Store coming soon, shoppers will have even more selection for their holiday gift-giving.

Plus, throughout the weekend bargain-savvy shoppers will enjoy even more value with many of Concord Mills’ popular retailers participating in the Holiday Super Sale, offering unbeatable savings on top of the everyday low prices of up to 70% off. Shoppers are encouraged to visit www.concordmills.com for promotion details.

In addition, special holiday entertainment will take place in the Fashion Courtyard near Coach Factory Store with Chris Lane (www.chrislaneband.com) on Friday, November 23 and Hear Steel Drums Play (www.hearsteeldrumsplay.com) on Saturday, November 24. Throughout the season, shoppers will also find the perfect one-size fits all gift, an American Express® Simon® Giftcard, as well as the added convenience of Smartcartes and wheelchair rentals at Guest Services in Neighborhood 4.

BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND HOURS:
Friday, November 23: 12 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 24: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, November 25: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

For more information or to find details about special Black Friday discounts, promotions and extended holiday shopping hours at Concord Mills, call (704) 979-3000 or visit www.concordmills.com. Concord Mills also may be found on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ConcordMills) and on Twitter @ConcordMillsNC.

About Concord Mills
As the leading outlet, value retail and entertainment destination in North Carolina, Concord Mills brings together over 200 stores, plus great dining and entertainment options. Popular stores include Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Banana Republic Factory Store, Coach Factory Store, LEGO Outlet Store and the only Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in the state. Shoppers can also enjoy quality dining and entertainment at Chili’s Too, Macado’s, AMC 24 Theatres, Dave & Buster’s and a NASCAR SpeedPark.

Concord Mills is located 10 miles north of uptown Charlotte, at exit 49 off of Interstate 85.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday.

About The Mills, A Simon Company
The Mills®, one of Simon Property Group’s five real estate platforms, offers a unique brand of shopping with a mix of popular name brand outlets, value retailers and full-price stores, plus family-oriented dining and entertainment concepts. The Mills are well-located in major metropolitan markets and many are recognized as leading tourism destinations. Notable properties include Arundel Mills (Baltimore), Gurnee Mills (Chicago), Grapevine Mills (Dallas), Ontario Mills (Los Angeles), Opry Mills (Nashville), Potomac Mills (Washington, DC) and Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami).

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) is an S&P 100 company and the largest real estate company in the world. The Company currently owns or has an interest in 333 retail real estate properties in North America and Asia comprising 242 million square feet. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employ approximately 5,500 people in the U.S. For more information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.

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Lauren Horsley
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