Outlet shopping

Questions and Answers

anybody been shopping at bicester village designer outlet?

Q) How much cheaper is it exactly?? Also if you have been to the Swindon outlet, how does it compare? cheers!

A) Quite expensive but worth a trip for snow gear. We got HH snowboarding kit for my husband for less than half the price in high-street stores.

what is the meaning of outlet price?

Q) I was on the bicester villiage web page. http://www.bicestervillage.com/Bicester/village/specialoffers.asp?vId=7698 As you see, they say as: ( it is CK's page for special offer ) Suits: £269, RRP £650 Jackets: 20% off outlet price Shirts: Buy one get 2nd half price Ladies Calvin Klein collection 20% off outlet price I just do not understand this outlet price. In my country, China, we have several oulets shops in Beijing. My girl friend and I go shopping pretty often during spare time, good brand with very shocking discount. When found this outlet price in the webpage, I just do not understand. What is it? Does it mean that you can find this price in a outlets shop, which can never be seen in downtown regular retailer? The RRP to me is just a gimmick. In China, we can see the RRP price but normally it is only the trick played by manufacturer trying to help their distribution, which just make their retailer very happy. Every customer just knows it and ignore it. Is it same in Manchester's bicest villiage that the RRP is just nothing. People just ignore it. Thank Barry. K. So can I understand that outlet is actually a chain of retailing. The unique of this outlet chain store it that the manager has quite a power that he can just give discount as he wants. Compared than other model of retail chain, whose pricing policy is normally set up by sales region, Outlets is much more flexible. The manager can really get his own price to attact consumers. That is why we can find real low price stuff. Am I right?

A) Just to clear this up, in the UK the phrase "outlet" in this context usually refers to stores that sell end of season items and seconds. These are sold for a lower price than items in regular stores. These stores are used by the major brands to shift old stock that did not sell in the original season. In order to protect their brand they only put these items through selected "outlets" or "clearance stores", where this stock is marked down by as much as 75%. These stores are usually sited on "designer villages" such as bicester and cheshire oaks. Clearance outlets are not allowed to sell the up-to-date ranges that are sold in regular stores, just items that are out of fashion. The downside to these stores is that they have limited size ranges, (often just XX and XS), and are usually restricted to items of clothing that no-one wanted originally (ie. they were left over at the end of a previous season because they werent very good pieces). More recently, brands have made ranges specifically for the clearance outlet chains (company's like TK Maxx), these are usually of a slightly inferior quality, or perhaps are not as seasonal. This helps these stores stock full size ranges. However it doesnt devalue the price of the brand in the regular store, so people will still pay a premium price for the latest designer items. The question that a consumer has to ask themselves when shopping at an outlet village, is do I want to look fashionable? or do I want to wear a brand for as cheap as possible? Hope that helps.

anyone know address of discount Custo outlet in Barcelona?

Q) I love Custo but can't afford it I'm off to Barcelona tomorrow does anyone know of good outlet shopping opportunities there

A) try there website it will have address number on

I would like to rent a small shop/outlet in east or north finchley can anybody help me please?

Q) I am a hair extensionist, and I also supply the human hair extensions, so I am looking for a small shop/outlet in the north or east finchley area.

A) Are you looking for a place to rent or an existing hair salon that might want your services? There are loads of hairdressers in Finchley, I once counted 18 of them on Ballards Lane (I used to live on Ballards Lane, and once told a friend that there must be at least 30 of them, so he made me count!). You could do no worse than contacting estate agents in the area i guess, I have bought places through Martyn Gerrards, they are really good, and I know the guys who run Squires Estates on Squires lane, I haven't had professional dealings with them but they are definitely nice people. If you need more then the link below takes you to a page of residential estate agents through upmystreet.com - I have no idea about looking to rent commercial and whether you need a specialist agent, or whether the residential ones arrange commercial lettings too, but I guess you probably know....... hope that this is useful advice- I just wanted to help answer a question on my local area!

Designer outlet shops in/around Milan?

A) there are several but with the weak dollar it'll cost around the same of how much you would pay in the states.

I would like to rent a small shop/outlet in east or north finchley can anybody help me please?

Q) I am a hair extensionist, and I also supply the human hair extensions, so I am looking for a small outlet in the north or east finchley area.

A) if you google 'estate agents' and east finchley you will find information about estate agents in the area.

How great is a shopping mall like this which sells everything?

Q) http://www.online-outlet-discount-shopping.com

A) The site is not too bad....after checking out a few tabbed areas the prices are comparable to the US market. But these are deals. Too bad they couldn't deliver to the US.....lol......and where's the sporting section? I know the British natives love football( soccer to you Americans) and some like cricket....?? INT sporting goods? Holy Gigabyte Batman!.........thats like $18 USD.......Thats a great deal for portable storage. They cost like 20-35 Pounds (sorry my keyboard only knows USD sign) for 512 MB portable storage. http://www.online-outlet-discount-shopping.com/electronics.html I like cast Iron and in the US this would sell for double. Very comparable to Le Crueset. A cast iron pan with baked on enamel ! http://www.online-outlet-discount-shopping.com/home.html

****weres the cheap shopping outlets in southampton for house goods etc i hear its cheap due to the ports*****

Q) Hi all going to southamton for the weekend i hear there loads of cheap warehouse style stores with cheap mixed household goods due to the fact the ports are so close...anyone out there know were they are and point me in the right direction thanks all...also any good attractions that i can go and see....THANKS ALOT FOR ANSWERING

A) Near the docks is an outside shopping area called West Quay retail Park. It isn't discount store but there is a Tesco home store which is cheap. Also Staples, Argos, Boots, Brantano, Halfords. They are like warehouses only because they are large high ceiling-ed units.

Why are shops in outlet centres cheaper than the same shops in the High Street?

A) Barry G. has the right idea, it's basically that the overheads are reduced, a bit like the difference between renting a shop and all that entails or a market stall - a much simpler alternative. I disagree with Barry on the quality of the goods question though, the normal attitude is to provide the same goods and services but with an increased profit margin and increased turnover. I hope this assists you to arrive at you own conclusion.

Why would a Chinese outlet change the shop sign so soon after opening?

Q) It used to say NOODLE Bar and has been changed to RESTAURANT only a few weeks after opening. The sign was a very expensive metal one, why spend all that money changing it?

A) Obviously they thought that bar was the wong name and restaurant gave a better implession

Outlet Shopping in Buffalo?

Q) Can anyone recommend any good shopping places in Buffalo but isn't that far from the Canadian boarder?? I am looking for the outlet malls which everyone is talking about. Thank you

A) Niagara Factory Outlet is on Military Rd in Niagara Falls, NY. If you come over the Rainbow bridge it is within 15-20 minutes. You should easily be able to get directions if needed its not far.

Best Antique and Outlet shopping in Dallas Area?

Q) I'm headed to the Dallas area and have just ONE DAY! I've been to the shops in Forney and want to try something new. Where are the best antique shops (with reasonable prices) and/or high end outlet shopping? Thanks for all the great advice!!

A) I haven't been, but I hear Grapevine Mills is a good one. There's an "Off 5th" and "Last Call", along with the only Virgin Megastore left in Texas! As for antique shops, there's a place called "The Barking Frog" around the corner from where I live on Cedar Springs and Oak Lawn: http://www.thebarkingfrog.net

Where is the best place for outlet shopping in Indonesia?

Q) My mum and I are planning to go to Indonesia to catch up on some outlet shopping. I frequent to Jakarta outlets Millenia and Heritage, and all over Bandung, so was wondering is there other places in Indonesia that has good shopping!

A) Jakarta, mangga dua near ancol. but you have to be able to bargain. well for outlet, bandung should be the place, dozens of shops there.

outlet shopping centers in new york city?brand name outlets with gr8 prices?sight seeing places attractions?

Q) Hi, can anyone of u guys tell me good shopping places in NYC area around downtown or some where else?whether outlets or any type of stores like dept. store offering good prices. and also sight seeling places?? thanks,

A) For me the best is: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Located just 1 hour from Manhattan, Woodbury Common is a shopaholic's dream - designer clothing at bargain prices!!! Woodbury Common is the world's largest outlet center, and find impressive savings. Stroll through a charming Colonial-American style village and find 220 specialty stores. The world's largest collection of upscale designer apparel and name-brand outlets, savings up to 65% daily. Featuring Escada, Burberry, Gucci, Anne Klein, Feraud, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue outlet, Neiman Marcus, Last Call, and many more! If you don't have a car: Woodbury Common Tours and Buses head up here every day. Plus, show your bus ticket at the Main Tower Building and receive a coupon book for even more savings. Location: 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley, NY 10917 Phone: (845) 928-4000 Hours: Open Daily 10am - 9pm By car: take the New York State Thruway (I-87) to Exit 16 Express Trails - Daily Shopping Tours from NYC to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Convenient Midtown pick-ups. Receive a bonus coupon book worth hundreds of dollars in additional savings. Reservations required. Call 1-866-4-Woodbury, 718-302-1010 or book online at www.expresstrails.com others are: Tanger Outlets 1770 West Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901 631-369-2732 | 800-407-4894 Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets Location/Phone 20-A Killingworth Turnpike Clinton, CT 06413 (860) 664-0700. Hours:Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm Hope this help you!!

Is there better outlet shopping in Erie PA, Grove City PA, or Niagara Falls NY?

Q) I'm planning a shopping trip to the States. We usually go to Niagara Falls outlets and enjoy them. Our friends sometimes go to PA. I'm hoping someone can offer an opinion about the differences in shopping between the three places I mentioned. We will be looking mostly for kids and adults clothing. I recognize that in PA there's no sales tax, but the deals and variety would have to be much better than Niagara Falls for us to cover the cost of travelling to PA which is a couple of hours further away. Please share your thoughts. Thanks. Lisa

A) the shopping in erie is much better than the mall near the falls, many more stores and better choices to make, dont know about that other part of pa, been to erie many times.

WHere is a good outlet shopping center ?

Q) I am trying to find a good outlet mall , once i saw one featured in a show and i realized i really would like to visit one . I think they have really good items that are priced down . I dont really think there are any outlet malls in my area , but you guys should know i am not very familir with this subject ! I am just trying to find info!! Thank you ALL . I am trying to find one in southern california. near the los angeles area. but not in cenrtal LA THANK YOU ALL WHO ANSWERED !!

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Any outlet shopping near Quebec city?

A) click www.gradehotels.com

Can you recommend an outlet shopping mall in LA?

Q) Close to Irvine

A) Camarillo Premium Outlets
Location/Phone
740 E. Ventura Boulevard
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 445-852

Happy shopping! :)

Which day is better for outlet shopping? Dec 24th or Dec 26th?

A) It depends on what you are most concerned with. If you are wanting to avoid heavy crowds, I would go with the 24th. The crowds are thinner - though don't get me wrong, it is generally still crowded on christmas eve - and people are more in a 'get in and get out' mentality so there aren't large groups of people just congregating. If you are more concerned about finding good deals, I would say the 26th. Begining of january stores are getting their new 'refresh' merchendise which means the stuff that didn't sell of the holidays is going on sale, getting marked down, and pushed out the door. The problem is the 26th of December is the biggest day for returns out of the year, so be prepared for long lines and sometimes irate customers and grumpy, impatient employees. Best of luck to you!

where are the best designer outlet shopping in paris?

A) The French version of an outlet mall called La Vallee Village (3, cours de la Garonne Paris 77700) where over 75 leading ready-to-wear, table ware and luxury labels offer their previous season's collections (minimum of 33% reduction (off original recommended price) and up to 60%). Its actually outside Paris but easy to get to. by the RER commuter train to the Val d'Europe station. Better still, three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays), there is a Cityrama shuttle service that goes there. Departure from the Cityrama agency, place des Pyramides, at 10:15 am and return to Paris at approximately 5:00pm. The fare is 15€ round trip. Reservations are required by 5:00pm the day before departure, at your hotel desk or Cityrama agency. Their website is here:http://www.lavalleevillage.com/lavallee/home.asp?lan=en There is also the The Quai des Marques It also sells lots of last year clothes and features 73 fashionable brands, most of them french. The Quai des Marques is located 9, Quai du Chatelier 93450 Ile Saint-Denis. It is open from 11am to 8 pm from Mondays to Fridays and from 10am to 8 pm on Saturdays. It can be reached by taking the #137 Bus marked "Direction : Industrielle Nord" to the Blvd. Marcel Paul Stop. It has a website here: http://www.quaidesmarques.com/