Mall Open on Thanksgiving for Black Friday Shopping

Submitted on behalf of the Mall at Rockingham Park

Management at the Mall at Fox Run, Pheasant Lane Mall, Mall at Rockingham Park and Mall of New Hampshire announced today that these properties will have extended holiday hours starting at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 28th to greet shoppers and families eager to begin their tax-free holiday shopping for the 2013 season.

Families, friends and shoppers are welcome to join us at the Mall at Fox Run, Pheasant Lane Mall, Mall at Rockingham Park, and Mall of New Hampshire for special shopping events and activities during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Everyone can come and walk off those Thanksgiving calories at 8:00 p.m., and begin crossing names off their holiday lists as well as getting some great deals for themselves.

As many families enjoy entertainment traditions around Thanksgiving, whether it’s sharing meals, going shopping, seeing a movie, or watching a game together, heading to the Mall at Fox Run, Pheasant Lane Mall, Mall at Rockingham Park and Mall of New Hampshire with family and friends is yet another perfect way to wrap up a holiday about gratitude and togetherness. All four of the Simon New Hampshire malls are excited to meet their customers’ different schedules and needs with the variety of retail and entertainment experiences they can enjoy at each property, plus extended opportunities for holiday ‘doorbusters’ and deals to be discovered.

Customers can enjoy the following at each mall:

Mall at Fox Run

• Shopper Activation/Appreciation Programs

• Treats at Guest Services for the earliest shoppers
• Treats at Guest Services for all customers throughout “Black Friday”.

• Choirs
• Strolling Carolers

• Directory Greeters
• Shopper Rewards with Management Interaction

Pheasant Lane Mall

• MetroPCS Recharge Lounges
• Shopper Activation/Appreciation Programs

• Treats at Guest Services for the earliest shoppers.
• All day treats at Guest Services for all customers throughout “Black Friday” and the weekend.

• Choirs
• Strolling Carolers

• Directory Greeters
• Shopper Rewards with Management Interaction

Mall at Rockingham Park

• Holiday Giving Tree  benefitting The Salem Christmas Fund

• Grab a wish tag off the tree and drop off an unwrapped gift to Simon Guest Services

• Treats at Guest Services for the earliest shoppers.
• All day treats at Guest Services for all customers throughout “Black Friday” and the weekend.

• Strolling Carolers

• Directory Greeters
• Shopper Rewards with Management Interaction

Mall of New Hampshire

• Toys for Tots

• Toys will be collected in the Sleigh located near Santa Land in Center Court

• First 200 customers to stop by Guest Services will receive a free recyclable green simon.com tote bag
• Free treats handed out at Guest Services
• Free Newspapers from Union Leader (while supplies last)

• Directory + Door Greeters
• Management team will be out throughout the day rewarding random customers with special gifts

Each Mall property is offering:

• Greeters: All Simon Malls will have greeters on Black Friday and some will have them during peak shopping times during the entire holiday season; the greeters are a great resource for shoppers to check in to get the latest and greatest information about the deals and promotions being offered that particular day.
• Gift Wrap stations benefiting various local charities are offered.
• Holiday Entertainment: Local holiday entertainment including carolers, choral groups, and other merry-makers will perform for holiday shoppers, adding to the festive holiday family environment.
• Santa and Holiday Pet Photos will be available to families to capture the moment. Times differ from mall to mall; checksimon.com and/or each mall’s Facebook page for ongoing updates.
• The American Express®/Simon Giftcard is a groundbreaking gift card available at Simon Malls across New England. The card comes in festive holiday designs, comes with no monthly fees or expiration date on funds, and is available in any denomination between $20 and $500.