Disney Store Announces Expansion into Outlet Centers; First Store Set to Open....

Darkbeer · 03-24-2005, 02:38 PM

Disney Store Press Release

Disney Store Announces Expansion into Outlet Centers; First Store Set to Open at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in New York; Five Additional Outlets to Open This Year

GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 2005--Disney Store North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), announced today that it is expanding into the retail outlet arena and will officially open its first outlet location in New York this weekend. This important milestone signals the first move in real estate strategy since The Children's Place acquired the company in November of last year.

The new Disney Store at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets encompasses more than 7,000 square feet. Five additional outlets are planned to open this year in California, Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee and Ontario Canada.

"We are very excited to introduce Disney Store to outlet customers, who are extremely brand-conscious and passionate about shopping," said Mario Ciampi, president of Disney Store. "Our outlet stores will offer a magical, Disney-themed retail environment complementary to our mall-based Disney Stores. Given the power of the Disney brand and The Children's Place experience in this channel, we believe the outlet venue will be an effective way to grow the business."

Disney Store Outlet's grand opening assortment includes spring fashion along with all the traditional favorites: swimwear and accessories, beach towels, pajamas, character tees, plush toys, Disney Princess dolls and Disney action figures. Shoppers will also find an ongoing selection of special clearance items. Disney Store Outlet will offer a variety of high-quality merchandise with no irregulars or seconds.

Disney Store Outlet's grand opening at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets will be held March 25-27 at 633 Bluebird Court in Central Valley, NY. Guests will receive free balloons, and Mickey Mouse Ears with a purchase of $30 or more while supplies last.

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is located one hour north of Manhattan in Central Valley, NY. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets offers the world's largest collection of designer name-brand outlet stores. For store hours, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/woodburycommon or call 845-928-7467.

About Disney Store North America

Disney Store originated the themed retail environment when it opened its first store in Glendale, California in 1987. Disney Store currently operates over 300 locations in the United States and Canada that offer immediate access to magical Disney products. On November 21, 2004, The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for children, acquired Disney Store retail chain in North America and now operates it as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

cellarhound · 03-24-2005, 04:54 PM

Well, that's a turn of fate... Under disney they where closing stores up, not selling the goods and under cutting themselves by turning to Walmart and Target...

BigPigletFan · 03-24-2005, 07:43 PM

Yes, this is true. I posted this in the another thread before, http://www.micechat.com/showthread.php?t=1433. But people didn't understand the difference between Disney's outlets/catalog outlets and the Store outlets.

03-24-2005, 02:38 PM	#1
Darkbeer Darkbeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tustin Posts: 8,287 Blog Entries: 1	Disney Store Announces Expansion into Outlet Centers; First Store Set to Open.... Disney Store Press Release Disney Store Announces Expansion into Outlet Centers; First Store Set to Open at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in New York; Five Additional Outlets to Open This Year GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 2005--Disney Store North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), announced today that it is expanding into the retail outlet arena and will officially open its first outlet location in New York this weekend. This important milestone signals the first move in real estate strategy since The Children's Place acquired the company in November of last year. The new Disney Store at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets encompasses more than 7,000 square feet. Five additional outlets are planned to open this year in California, Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee and Ontario Canada. "We are very excited to introduce Disney Store to outlet customers, who are extremely brand-conscious and passionate about shopping," said Mario Ciampi, president of Disney Store. "Our outlet stores will offer a magical, Disney-themed retail environment complementary to our mall-based Disney Stores. Given the power of the Disney brand and The Children's Place experience in this channel, we believe the outlet venue will be an effective way to grow the business." Disney Store Outlet's grand opening assortment includes spring fashion along with all the traditional favorites: swimwear and accessories, beach towels, pajamas, character tees, plush toys, Disney Princess dolls and Disney action figures. Shoppers will also find an ongoing selection of special clearance items. Disney Store Outlet will offer a variety of high-quality merchandise with no irregulars or seconds. Disney Store Outlet's grand opening at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets will be held March 25-27 at 633 Bluebird Court in Central Valley, NY. Guests will receive free balloons, and Mickey Mouse Ears with a purchase of $30 or more while supplies last. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is located one hour north of Manhattan in Central Valley, NY. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets offers the world's largest collection of designer name-brand outlet stores. For store hours, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/woodburycommon or call 845-928-7467. About Disney Store North America Disney Store originated the themed retail environment when it opened its first store in Glendale, California in 1987. Disney Store currently operates over 300 locations in the United States and Canada that offer immediate access to magical Disney products. On November 21, 2004, The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for children, acquired Disney Store retail chain in North America and now operates it as a wholly-owned subsidiary. __________________ Check out my Theme Park Photos at http://darkbeer.smugmug.com And check out my MiceAge weekly article, "Fridays in the Parks" http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/in-the-parks/

03-24-2005, 04:54 PM	#2
cellarhound The Doctor is in Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cosmic Help Desk Posts: 4,808	Well, that's a turn of fate... Under disney they where closing stores up, not selling the goods and under cutting themselves by turning to Walmart and Target... __________________ Check out my other blog: TheGrumpyCritic on Twitter

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03-24-2005, 07:43 PM	#3
BigPigletFan I was deleted. MiceChat News Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 14,474	Yes, this is true. I posted this in the another thread before, http://www.micechat.com/showthread.php?t=1433. But people didn't understand the difference between Disney's outlets/catalog outlets and the Store outlets.