Alex and Ani Celebrates Patriot Place Grand Opening Thursday, Oct. 17

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.  – Alex and Ani, fastest growing Rhode Island-based lifestyle brand, will celebrate its grand opening at Patriot Place on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony, giveaways and refreshments.

To commemorate the official opening at 260 Patriot Pl., the New England Patriots Cheerleaders will join Patriot Place and Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce representatives in welcoming Alex and Ani to the community with a 6 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony.

“We are extremely happy to welcome Alex and Ani to Patriot Place and add another business with New England roots to our retail lineup,” said Patriot Place General Manager Brian Earley. “Their commitment to promoting a ‘positive energy’ lifestyle through their products, including the recently released New England Patriots Bangle, is truly inspiring as is their commitment to environmentally responsible business practices. They are a perfect fit at Patriot Place and we could not be more excited about this new opening.”

Once the ribbon is cut, patrons will enjoy refreshments as they shop for signature lifestyle products, including the official New England Patriots Bangle, necklaces, rings and more with 15 percent of all store sales during the grand opening celebration benefitting the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation.

"We are honored to work with such an elite partner and brand, the NFL, through our Affinity program and look forward to expanding our growing relationship with the new Alex and Ani store in Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium," said Alex and Ani CEO Giovanni Feroce.

The Rhode Island based company offers eco-friendly, positive energy products such as bangles, necklaces and rings that incorporate powerful symbolism into each piece designed by Carolyn Rafaelian and made in America.

More than just inspirational and symbolic products, Alex and Ani embraces an environmentally conscious philosophy that uses eco-friendly, recycled materials manufactured entirely in the United States, which allows the company to purchase metals from local mills who have received recycled scraps from refineries.

Alex and Ani’s Patriot Place location is open Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please visit www.patriot-place.com/AlexandAni and www.alexandani.com.

About ALEX AND ANI

Alex and Ani, LLC offers eco-friendly, positive energy products created by Designer Carolyn Rafaelian, Founder and Creative Director. Alex and Ani is synonymous with Made in America. Its World Headquarters are located in the Greater Providence, RI area, where its products are designed, manufactured, and assembled using recycled local materials. Carolyn believes that every individual has a positive message to share with the world and that, by incorporating powerful symbolism and design into each positive energy piece, Alex and Ani provides a vehicle for wearers to express their individuality. An Inc. 500 Company, Alex and Ani has retail stores in addition to retail partners both domestically and internationally. Please visit www.alexandani.com for more information.

ABOUT PATRIOT PLACE

Patriot Place is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination located adjacent to Gillette Stadium on Route 1 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Patriot Place features large and boutique retailers, 17 casual to high-end restaurants and other nightlife venues. Among Patriot Place’s other highlights are a 14-screen Showcase Cinema De Lux, the award-winning Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon, a Brigham & Women’s/Mass General Health Care Facility, and a four-star Renaissance Hotel & Spa. For more information, visit www.patriot-place.com, follow Patriot Place on Twitter (twitter.com/patriotplace) or like Patriot Place on Facebook (facebook.com/patriotplace).