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Outlets of Des Moines Starts Progressive Reopening

Outlets of Des Moines will reopen on Friday, May 8, 2020. Individual stores will open progressively. Center hours will be Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. Retailers and eateries will reopen over the coming days and weeks with individual hours varying. Before visiting, shoppers should visit OutletsofDesMoines.com for store updates.

"We are pleased to welcome shoppers back to visit our retailers and eateries,” says TJ Just, General Manager of Outlets of Des Moines. “Outlets of Des Moines has safety measures in place to help ensure the health and wellbeing of visitors and employees,” he adds.

As retailers reopen, Outlets of Des Moines will offer Curbside Pickup from select stores. Curbside Pickup hours are retailer specific. Shoppers can contact the individual store to place their order by phone, website, or app service. One designated parking area on the west-side of the center will be clearly marked. Once shoppers have arrived, they will contact participating stores to provide their designated parking space number, and a representative will deliver the order to that location.

Outlets of Des Moines continues with deep cleaning and enhanced cleaning procedures, especially on frequent touchpoints throughout the center. Shoppers will find information on proper handwashing techniques, information from the CDC on preventive actions, as well as hand sanitizer stations. Social distancing protocols will be followed throughout the center. Masks and face coverings are encouraged. Individual stores and restaurants will follow guidelines including protocols for employee hygiene, social distancing, enhanced cleaning procedures and more. For the latest information and guidance on safety procedures from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), visit CDC.gov/coronavirus.

Outlets of Des Moines

Shoppers will save up to 70 percent off on America's favorite brands at Outlets of Des Moines, an open-air lifestyle destination in Altoona, Iowa. Outlets of Des Moines features nationally renowned stores such as kate spade new york, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike Factory Store, Michael Kors, Express Factory Outlet, LOFT Outlet, Converse, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour Factory House, Vera Bradley Factory Outlet Store, Levi’s Outlet Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Le Creuset, American Eagle and Lucky Brand.

Outlets of Des Moines is conveniently located in the heart of Altoona, an entertainment destination featuring Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Adventureland Amusement Park, and Bass Pro Shops (take exit 141 off I-80 west and from I-80 east take exit 142). It is also served by public transportation via DART’s Route 17. Visit www.RideDart.com for schedule details.

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