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Carolina Outlet Center Bought by Chelsea Group -- New Marketing Strategies and Shopping Packages...

Publication: Retail Operations and Construction
Date: Tuesday, October 30 2001
SMITHFIELD, N.C./PRNewswire/ -- Chelsea Property Group has bought the Smithfield shopping center and has development plans for the center to become a Premium Outlet.

"The center in Smithfield is truly a jewel," said Michelle Rothstein, vice president of marketing for

Chelsea Property Group, a New Jersey real estate investment trust. "We see potential for integrating it into a Premium Outlet center over time."

At the company's 25 other Premium Outlet centers, tenants include high-end retailers like Williams-Sonoma, Coach and Banana Republic. "Which luxury retailers will join the Smithfield outlet remains to be seen," Rothstein said. Chelsea will look at which current Carolina Outlet Center stores are performing well before choosing new tenants for the center. "We will only make it better," she said. "Our question is, 'How can we polish the jewel?'"

As the new management team takes over they are announcing their first "Incredible Outlet Sale Promotion" beginning Saturday, November 3 through November 12. Shoppers will find 70% off bargains at Eddie Bauer, Brooks Brothers, Bombay Outlet, Nike Factory Outlet and many more.

WHAT: An "Incredible Outlet Sale" at Carolina Outlet Center. Shopper will find tremendous savings up to 70% off just in time for early holiday shopping.

Incredible savings will also be found at Bass, Geoffrey Beene, Reebok, Carter's Childrenwear, Samsonite and many other participating stores. Shoppers can identify participating stores by "Incredible Outlet Sale" signage posted on storefronts at the center.

WHEN: Saturday, November 3 through Monday, November 12. Veteran's Day celebrated. Centers shopping hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, and Sunday, 12:00N until 6:00 pm.

WHERE: Carolina Outlet Center is conveniently located just off I-95 at Exit 95 or from Raleigh, I-40 E to I-95 North, Exit 95 in Smithfield, North Carolina.

The Johnston County Visitors Bureau has teamed up with Smithfield Travel to offer Shopping Packages, encouraging more travel in the region. Beginning November 16th, the two-night, three day package includes accommodations, two tickets to the American Music Jubilee Christmas Show, tickets to the Ava Gardner Museum, Tobacco Farm Life Museum and VIP coupon book at Carolina Outlet Center worth over $250.00 in savings.

For more information on Shopping Season Packages, call the Johnston County Visitors Bureau, 919-989-8687 or 1-800-441-7929 or visit our web site, http://www.johnstonco-cvb.org

SOURCE: Johnston County Visitors Bureau, 10/29/2001
CONTACT: For more information at the "Incredible Outlet Sale", call Linda Crowder, Carolina Outlet Center, 919-989-8757 Donna Bailey-Taylor, (919) 989-8687
Website: http://www.johnstonco-cvb.org

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