Albertville Premium Outlets Releases Black

With the 2012 holiday shopping season underway, the Albertville Premium Outlets has announced that some stores will be opening as early as 9 p.m. Thanksgiving evening.

The official hours for the Albertville Premium Outlets Thanksgiving weekend sale are:

    Fri, Nov 23: Midnight to 10 p.m.

    Sat, Nov 24: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

    Sun, Nov 25: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For a look at which stores will open Thursday evening and a glimpse of the specials, check out the story on St. Michael Patch: Black Friday Actually Begins Thanksgiving Thursday at Albertville Outlets

PARKING: There is plenty of parking available at the mall site, but it does fill up quickly on busy days. For this reason, Albertville Premium Outlets have set up a pair of parking options beyond the main location.

Welcome Furniture: Located just west of the mall, may park at the furniture outlet by going north of the outlets and hanging a left at the sign. There is room for nearly 100 more cars here.

Here are a few tips from the Albertville Premium Outlets on “surviving” the biggest shopping night of the year:

Have a Game Plan. Check out www.premiumoutlets.com before you shop for a center map, sales information and all the details you need to determine your plan-of-attack. Knowing ahead of time will make shopping less overwhelming when you hit the center on Black Friday. Also, be sure to check for off-site parking lots in case the main ones are full. Establish your gift list in advance and be sure to include plenty of special items for yourself – your deserve it. And be sure to stick to a budget.

Take Advantage of Extra Perks. Sign up for FREE for the VIP Shopper Club at www.premiumoutlets.com/vip to receive exclusive online coupons, a voucher for a free Coupon Book, insider news and info, shopping tips and more.

Timing is Everything.  Many stores offer extra savings as an incentive for early shoppers but if getting up early is not your forte, shop later in the day - it's a great time to avoid some of the larger crowds. Some stores will be opening even before midnight on Thanksgiving and the sale doesn't end on Black Friday. Saturday and Sunday will offer great sales as well! Check the website for details.

Create a Black Friday Survival Kit. Arm yourself with everything you’ll need to make your shopping experience pleasant. Be sure to pack emergency snacks including power bars, bottled water as well as practical items such as a digital music player, book or magazine to help pass the time while braving long lines.

Dress for the Occasion. Wear layers so you can easily try on other pieces over your own tank or tee. The right shoes matter, so wear shoes or boots that slide on and off easily and are comfortable enough for navigating through the center and make waiting in long lines a breeze.

Shop with People who Love to Shop. Shopping this weekend is not for the meek and timid. It is power shopping at its best. Do it is best to shop with people who also love to shop and enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Tag team, text what each of you are finding, have one person stand in line for your favorite store while the other person shops.

Be Social. Black Friday is no longer confined to the Thanksgiving Day paper.  Stores will post information and offer extra discounts on their Facebook and Twitter page. Follow Premium Outlets on Twitter @premiumoutlets and Facebook:  facebook.com/premiumoutlets for the inside scoop on deals, store openings and more. Plus, take this opportunity to brag about your find to the world.

Don’t Hesitate. If you see it and love it, buy it because it will be gone soon.  Merchandise sells fast and the item may never be sold again, especially during the After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale when the deals are unbeatable.