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From The Tribune staff reports

Leeds – Thanksgiving is just around the corner and many people are already making their Black Friday shopping plans and wondering where to find the best deals. The Outlet Shops at Grand River in Leeds is ready to start the shopping rush, offering extended Black Friday opening hours from 6am to 9pm on Friday 25 November. The stores are stocked and ready for customers to find the perfect gift. , with huge sales and door openings planned throughout the weekend.

The stores’ famous Swag Bag Giveaway will offer even more excitement, fun and incredible prizes to the first 500 customers in line at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, who will receive numbered tickets redeemable for a Swag Bag. This year, the total raffle value is over $15,000 in gift cards and prizes.

Each Swag Bag will have a gift card or prize, ranging in value from $10 to $1,200. Possible prizes include: handbags and a Michael Kors men’s watch; a canoe, bikes and coolers from Mountain High Outfitters; a diamond necklace and men’s watches from Kay Jewelers; a Coach men’s weekend bag and backpack; Kate Spade handbags; J. Crew and Johnston & Murphy gift cards; Costa sunglasses from Select Shades; pottery by Artists Incorporated; bamboo rugs by The Rug Bug Design; Maurices blankets; several types of fragrances and a selection of Bath & Body Works items and more. Swag Bags will also have additional coupons and special offers to shop during the Black Friday weekend.

The Shops prides itself on being one of Black Friday’s favorite shopping destinations, offering outlet price savings all Black Friday weekend on Nike, Michael Kors, J. Crew, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren and more Shoppers can find everything they’re looking for from the brands they love, as well as unique gifts from stores like University Pickers and Local Collection.

While there, shoppers can enjoy a stroll through The Shops’ outdoor experience and take a family photo next to the 30-foot Christmas tree, or take a break in The Backyard and enjoy from Neighbors Brew & Pies and Saw’s BBQ. They can also play pool, enjoy yard games, listen to live music and even take their pup to the dog park.

“The Outlet Shops of Grand River is Alabama’s favorite shopping destination where customers can come shop at more than 70 stores and then stay to play,” said Dona Bonnett, Business & Marketing Strategies Manager. “The stores offer a variety of dining options as well as several entertainment venues including The Grand River Drive-In, The Backyard Hangout with yard games, a dog park and restaurants, including Neighbors Brew & Pies, Saw’s BBQ and now the addition. of the Grand River Entertainment District.”

The Outlet Shops of Grand River is located in historic Leeds off I-20 at Exit 140, 6200 Grand River Boulevard East. For more information about The Shops, visit www.ShopsOfGrandRiver.com