Briarwood Mall offers tips to make the most out of the holiday shopping experience
Briarwood Mall Holiday Entrance
o If you are fairly certain what you intend to buy, or have done advance browsing online, take the time to call stores from home and have particular items put on hold. When you arrive at the store, your items will be at the checkout counter and ready for purchase.
o Access the best deals by downloading the new Simon iPhone application now available through the Apple iTunes App Store. The app gives consumers on-the-go access to retailer holiday promotions and schedules of all the holiday entertainment at the mall. Customers can also join the Simon Mobile Shopper Club and receive text messages about great savings at the mall.
o Be certain you have all forms of payment you plan to use - credit cards, gift cards, cash checks, etc. and photo ID if you plan to use checks.
o Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. Being comfortable while you shop is extremely important. And layered clothes allow you to easily adjust from the cold temperatures outside to the warm temperatures inside. Wear a handbag with a strap that you can put across your body and keep in front of you.
o When parking your car, park near the store you plan to end your shopping trip. Write down the letter/number of the parking lot section and what major stores are near, so you will be able to readily find your car once done.
o Take a break. All Simon malls this holiday season will once again have a designated 'Rejuvenation Station,' where shoppers can relax in comfortable chairs, have a cup of coffee, or watch classic holiday programming on a big-screen television.
o Be sure to stop by Simon Guest Services (or mall’s customer service center) first to obtain a mall directory and inquire about promotions and coupons.
o Don’t have the cashier put the receipt in the bag - that’s an easy way for receipts to get misplaced once you return home. Instead, keep all receipts in a designated place in your wallet, purse, etc.
o Ask cashiers about return policies because they vary from store to store. And always ask for a gift receipt.
o Don’t forget The American Express®/Simon Giftcard - available in any denomination between $20 and $500 and comes in three holiday designs this season through December 31st or while supplies last. There are no fees after purchase - no fees for checking a balance, no fees for monthly servicing, no fees for card replacement, and the funds on the cards never expire. There are also 31 Simon properties at which a Hanukkah card is available.
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