Asheville Outlets announces “Better Than Tax-Free Shopping” weekends

July 26, 2016

Asheville Outlets will hold two Better Than Tax Free Shopping Weekends this year in preparation for back-to-school. The first will take place Friday, July 29th through Sunday, July 31st. The second will be Friday, August 5th through Sunday, August 7th. Asheville Outlets retailers will offer shoppers extra savings on already reduced prices both weekends.

“Back-to-school shopping is something most kids look forward to, but it can be a big expense for parents. Asheville Outlets retailers are doing their part to help over the next two weekends with even better than tax free savings on a lot of the items kids need for the school year,” said Sharon Morgan, General Manager, Asheville Outlets.


Participating Asheville Outlets retailers include ASICS, Bath & Body Works, Christopher & Banks, Clarks Outlet, Cole Haan, Field & Stream, Express Factory Outlet, Fragrance Outlet, francesca’s, Gap Factory Store, iSmashed NC, Kirkland’s, Maurices, New York & Company Outlet, OshKosh B’gosh, Perfumes 4 U, Talbots Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Bradley, VF Outlet, west elm OUTLET, Wilsons Leather, WorkShop Tools, Zales Outlet and more.


Stores will feature a variety of special offers and savings on must haves for back-to-school including clothing, backpacks, school supplies and athletic gear. Additionally, other items not usually included in the tax-free categories, such as jewelry and kitchenware, will also be on sale.