President's Day Weekend- Sales Roundup

It's President's Day Weekend, and what better way to honor the leaders of our country than to go shopping! Some of our favorite retailers are having some great sales!

Gymboree- Take an extra 20% off already reduced items.

Crazy8- New markdowns taken, up to 50% off.

Janie&Jack- New markdowns taken, up to 60% off.

Gymboree Outlet- Further markdowns taken up to 60% off. Earn double Gymboree Rewards points on purchases made now through Monday.

The Children's Place- Selected items marked down. Click "Presidents Day Sale" at the bottom left of the site.

Old Navy- Semi-annual Kid's and Baby Sale going on now. Up to 40% off select baby, kids and maternity items and free shipping over $50.

Naartjie- Kids Kash earning period going on now, plus free shipping on domestic orders over $75.

The Gap- 15% off Adult merchandise purchased online with code GAPLOVE

The Disney Store- Free shipping on purchases $89 or more with code SHIP89; 10% off $65 or more/20% off $85 or more/25% off $95 or more with code PRESDAY.

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Happy Shopping!

-The FMC Team

The Shops at Grand River sign Gymboree, Gap

Though it's not opening for another year, there's an excited buzz around Birmingham while the entire area anticipates The Shops at Grand River- a $127 million dollar outlet mall, rivaling the ones seen at popular tourist destinations. The 6,500 acre development is planned to start with 330,000 square feet of retail and dining space in the fall of 2010 and expand shortly thereafter to 500,000 square feet.

The property announced an impressive line up this week, including Gymboree, Gap, Carters, Osh Kosh, Brooks Brothers, Jones New York, Banana Republic and Tommy Hilfiger. It is rumored that 27 others have signed on and 30 other retailers are in negotiations.

This mall is definitely one to watch! Happy shopping to all our friends in B-ham!

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-The FMC Team

New Gymbo Outlet to Open in Monroe, OH

Cincinnati Premium Outlets has announced the opening more than a dozen retailers and three eateries when the mall opens Thursday, August 6th. The shopping center will hold a job fair on June 6th to fill the more than 800 spots for employment. 

Among the tennants slated for opening are Gymboree Outlet, BCBG, Cole Haan, Hugo Boss, Le Creuset, Naturalizer and Nike. 

A Gaggle of Store Openings Announced

Silver Sands Outlet Mall in Sandestin, FL has annouced the first Gymboree Outlet in nothern Florida is set to open May 9th. The store is set to open near a new Restoration Hardware Clearance Center. 

A Gymboree retail store is also set to open at The Summit in Louisville, Ky this Summer. Few details are known other than it will located next to the Ann Taylor Loft. 

In Palm Springs, Ca. plans have been dramatically downsized for the El Paseo Village shopping center. The mall will now be one story instead of two and square footage will be cut by about 30,000 sq ft. Retailers are still on board for the Fall of 2010 opening- including Janie & Jack, Banana Republic and Lucky Brand Jeans.

3 Women Walk Into a Gymbo Outlet...

Police in Ft. Myers, FL aren't laughing. While conducting a sting operation to investigate recent thefts at the Tanger Outlet Mall, Lee County Sheriffs observed 3 women in loose fitting clothing exit the Gymboree Outlet. The women headed to their car, appeared to unload and then re-entered the mall. 

When confrtoned by deputies, one of the suspects is quoted as saying "you got us". Each of the suspects were charged with three counts of larceny theft between $3,000 and $5,000.

The Ft. Myers News-Press has details http://www.news-press.com/article/20090424/CRIME/90424035/1003/ACC

Gymboree and Gap to open Outlets in Sparks, NV

The Legends Outlet Center is set to Open June 18th in Sparks, NV. Gymboree and Gap are set to open stores among such Outlet staples as Carters, Skechers and Osh Kosh. Other retailers joining the center include Off 5th, Banana Republic, Jones New York, Best Buy and Target. 

The Legends at Sparks Marina is a $1.2 billion destination retail and entertainment center encompassing more than 1 million square feet along 140 acres at the Sparks Marina. Events to mark the grand opening include a Summer Concert Series, fashion show, celebrity appearances and fireworks.

Happy Shopping!

Gymbo Outlet Opening in Vero Beach, Fl Today

This from tcpalm:
VERO BEACH — Vero Fashion Outlets announces the opening of Gymboree Outlet on Thursday.
The 2,218-square-foot store is between Ultra Diamonds and Bose. Vero Fashion Outlets is on State Road 60, west of Interstate 95 in Vero Beach.

The Big Sale Weekend...and some news about Janie & Jack Easter release date

As we've seen the last few months, tough economic times bring great deals for shoppers. The volume of fantastic sales this week is near overwhelming. There really is something from each brand and for every budget. Here is a quick rundown:

Gymboree is offering an extra 20% all previously reduced merchandise (not including Baby Sale items). Baby Sale is also still going on with price points of $10 and $20 for lines in Baby Girl, Baby Boy and Layette.

Crazy8 is also running a Baby Sale, but with lower price points ($4.99; $9.99 and $15.99). Their President's Day Sale boasts markdowns as low as $3.99 all weekend.

Janie & Jack is offering 20% off all sale items this weekend.

Gap is running a promotion of Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off on all denim. That sale is expected to last through next week.

Old Navy is running their Kids, Baby & Maternity sale with discounts up to 40% off. Maternity Sale is online only. Sweeten the deal with free shipping when you use the code: BABYMAT. Going in store? Ask at the registers for the Valentine cards for kids- When your child colors the one to Old Navy and returns it, they will be given a $5 off coupon!

Pumpkin Patch is promoting an additional 20% off clearance items as well as a Valentine Sweepstakes in store! Fill out the sweepstakes by February 16th for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Naartjie is doing their Kid's Cash promotion- Purchase $50 worth of merchandise and get $20 off another $50 purchase during their redemption period. The online store has free shipping on orders over $75, but you should try a store if you have one close to you- They just did AMAZING markdowns on all clearanced Spring Transition items!

Jacadi stores are not having a President's Day Sale, but they are offering an additional 20% off of already half priced winter merchandise.

The Children's Place is in their last week of the Monster Sale where previously reduced merchandise has been priced at price points of $4.99 and $5.99. However, staff this weekend is packaging up the merchandise and sending it to the outlets, so if you're going to go, go now!

Speaking of Outlets, The Children's Place Outlet is offering a sale of $4.99 for selected big boy and big girl items and $2.99 and $3.99 on baby items.

Gap Outlet is still holding their $10, $15 and $20 sale through the weekend. Expect the Baby Sale next Friday, the 20th with discounts of 20-40% off baby merchandise.

Gymboree Outlet has done some new markdowns on Spring 1 and older. New lines are coming into store Monday and will be including Aviator and Ice Cream Social. These lines WILL be included in the current Baby Sale which ends on the 22nd.

Janie & Jack Outlet is not offering a President's Day Sale, but they still have Season Finale merchandise available.

Finally, we have a release date for the beautiful Janie & Jack Easter lines everyone's been checking out on FMC for weeks. Those lines will be in store on Monday, February 23rd.

Happy shopping!
-The FMC Team