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Outlets and clearance stores

where to start and where to look for discounts

Where to look and where to start: Premium Outlets

How to find the nearest outlets

It's best to start with Premium Outlets. Open Google Maps or Apple Maps and type Premium Outlets in the search. You'll see the nearest outlets and can judge which ones are at a convenient distance.

First of all, I recommend looking at the Simon chain. It has not only outlets but also malls and other formats of shopping centers, sometimes similar to outlet villages. So don't limit your search to places named Premium Outlets. If there's no Simon nearby, other outlets work too.

Photo: An outlet storefront.

Signing up for the Simon loyalty program

After you find outlets, go to the official Simon website - simon.com - and sign up for the loyalty program. It used to be called the VIP club, and since November 2025 it's Simon+. Don't worry: it's an ordinary free sign-up. Browse the shopping centers, stores and extra offers nearby. The loyalty program gives you extra ways to save; the specific terms depend on the property and the period.

Simon+ discounts at checkout🔒How to get an extra discount that the cashier won't tell you about - step by step, with cash back and points.Read in the full version →Don't expect the register to tell you about discounts🔒Why asking staff about discounts is pointless - and where to look for them yourself.Read in the full version →"Up to 70%" and "70%" signs are not the same thing🔒Why "up to 70%" is not 70%, and how to avoid a mistake at the rack.Read in the full version →Why you shouldn't fixate on a single outlet🔒Why the same brand can have a bigger discount at a neighboring outlet - and how to check ahead of time.Read in the full version →

Main brands

The most interesting pool, in my experience: Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Michael Kors, Guess, New Balance, Timberland, Donna Karan New York (DKNY). Separately, Nike, Adidas and Puma - if you prefer sportswear and athletic shoes.

How outlets work: outlet collections

Many people think outlets get leftovers from boutiques. In reality, brands make a significant part of the outlet assortment specifically for outlets: these are separate collections, and they differ from boutique ones in quality (materials, hardware, lining), in assortment, and in discounts. It is the brand's original product, just a different line.

How to tell: outlet items usually have their own model numbers (Coach model numbers often include the letter F), Michael Kors outlets have more bags with the monogram logo, while boutique models are smooth leather with a single logo. Sometimes boutique items do end up in the outlet: ask the staff about "deleted" or "boutique" bags. The most reliable way is to ask the staff directly and compare with the brand's website.

If you're a personal shopperTips for those who buy for clients

Why huge discounts work🔒Which brands and promotions in outlets lead to the biggest hauls - and why.Read in the full version →

My personal records

Tommy Hilfiger - $10,000 in revenue from a single shopping trip. Calvin Klein - $6,000 from a single shopping trip, and everything at Calvin Klein cost $15 then. You'd think pricier items would bring more revenue. But I'm not sure: it's the low price and the huge discount that make people buy in bulk. So you can't judge the potential by the price of a single item alone.

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Temporary clearance stores

What's in this chapter - in the full version of the guide:

What these stores are🔒
Why you need to rush there🔒
How to find them🔒
Permanent clearance stores🔒

If you're a personal shopper 🔒How to earn from shopping at this store - in the "Shopping + Earning" plan

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