Back to school, back to Simon! School is almost back in session, and to help shoppers stock up on all of the season’s latest styles, Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, will host one large sale event at its North Carolina centers: “Better Than Tax Free” Weekend. Returning for its third year Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7, all four Simon centers in North Carolina — Carolina Premium Outlets, Charlotte Premium Outlets, Concord Mills and SouthPark – will offer additional savings in lieu of a state-wide sales tax holiday.
Hosting this savings event for the first time, SouthPark will join Carolina Premium Outlets, Charlotte Premium Outlets and Concord Mills in providing extra discounts from participating retailers offering back-to-school fashions, accessories and seasonal must-haves including Brooks Brothers, Carter’s, J.Crew, Steve Madden, Tommy Hilfiger and more.
To help students of all ages express themselves through new back-to-school looks, Simon style experts recommend these three must-have trends inspired by 80s and 90s fashion:
- Off-Beat: Hit the right note in an unexpected mix inspired by the music scene. Cheeky slogans, bold graphic patterns and bright colors turn up the volume on sweaters, souvenir jackets and sports gear.
- Modern Utility: Olive and khaki are the new neutrals this fall. Get to know these fashion basics and outerwear accented with punky patches and feminine touches.
- 90s Nostalgia: Fall back to the 90s this season with must-haves circa 1994. Get ready to rock inspired plaids and flannels, high-rise jeans, denim-on-denim and combat boots.
Shoppers are also encouraged to share their most memorable back-to-school photos using #tbtbts (Throw Back Thursday Back to Simon) for a chance to win Simon gift cards and a $5,000 shopping spree.
“Better Than Tax Free” Weekend center-specific hours and events are as follows:
Carolina Premium Outlets
1025 Outlet Center Drive / Smithfield / (919) 989-8757 / Facebook / Twitter/ Instagram
Regular Hours: Friday and Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.); Sunday (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Back-to-School Fashion Show
Saturday, August 6
Models from the Boys and Girls Club of Selma will showcase the season’s hottest trends from GAP Factory Store, Wilsons Leather, Skechers and Hot Topic. - Backpack Drive benefitting Mom & Pop Green Org.
Friday, August 5-Sunday, August 7
Carolina Premium Outlets will collect backpacks and school supplies from shoppers to benefit Mom & Pop Green Org. Guests who would like to donate may drop their items by Simon Guest Services. - For a complete list of participating retailers, shoppers are encouraged to pick up a Retailer Showcase at Simon Guest Services.
Charlotte Premium Outlets
5404 New Fashion Way / Charlotte / (704) 523-8865 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
- Regular Hours: Friday and Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.); Sunday (12 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
- For a complete list of participating retailers, shoppers are encouraged to pick up a
Retailer Showcase at Simon Guest Services.
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Blvd. / Concord / (704) 979-0001 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
- Regular Hours: Friday and Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.); Sunday (12 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
- For a complete list of participating retailers, shoppers are encouraged to pick up a
Retailer Showcase at Simon Guest Services.
SouthPark
4400 Sharon Road / Charlotte / (704) 295-0975 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
- Regular Hours: Friday and Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.); Sunday (12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
- For a complete list of participating retailers, shoppers are encouraged to pick up a
Retailer Showcase at Simon Guest Services.
Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.
