New Shoe Store at Gloucester Premium Outlets Helping Needy Families Go Back to School

Rack Room opened its new 7,000 square-foot store on Thursday when the Gloucester Premium Outlets opened its doors for the first time. It is the national footwear retailier’s third location in New Jersey.

The store will offer customers the opportunity to give back to local children in need this Back to School season.

Through their partnership with the non-profit organization Shoes That Fit, the retailer invites shoppers to help raise funds to provide new shoes to area children to start the school year. Additionally, Rack Room Shoes will match 100 percent of all donations raised, up to $300,000. The resources will be funneled through local school liaisons who will identify students in the area needing new shoes.

“We are proud to say that we have raised millions for at-risk children over the years through the Shoes That Fit program. This is a campaign that really resonates with our customers because the impact is so personal to the community,” said Jan Mauldin, Rack Room Shoes Senior Director, Corporate Marketing.

Rack Room Shoes is known for its wide selection of brand-name shoes for men, women and children at affordable prices. To celebrate the grand opening, the retailer will offer customers the chance to win a $500 gift card, with additional savings, prizes and giveaways extending throughout the weekend.

“Whether it’s our diverse merchandise, great prices or excellent customer service – shoppers can expect a positive experience every time they enter our stores,” said Rack Room Shoes Regional Manager Teal Brock. “We look forward to providing another convenient footwear location in a new center that will be a popular shopping destination for families and visitors.”

Regular store hours for Rack Room Shoes are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.During the grand opening weekend, the retailer will remain open until 10:00 p.m. through Saturday, Aug. 15, and until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16.

Gloucester Township Police are reminding drivers to expect an increase in traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular, in the area of College Drive and the Black Horse Pike throughout the weekend.

The complete list of stores that opened on Thursday includes: Adidas, Armani Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Columbia Sportswear, Gap Factory Store, Lucky Brand, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, A/X Armani Exchange, Aldo, Bebe, Carter’s, Express Factory Outlet, Guess Factory Store, Hanesbrands, Kay Jewelers Outlet, Levi’s Outlet Store, Lindt Chocolate, Nautica, OshKosh B’Gosh, Seiko Company Store, Steve Madden, Zales Outlet, Asics, Clarks Outlet, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Francesca’s, G.H. Bass & Co., Gymboree Outlet, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Lane Bryant Outlet, Mountain Warehouse, Nike Factory Store, Sperry Top-Sider, Sunglass Hut, The Limited Outlet, Vera Bradley, Christopher & Banks; Converse; Corningware, Cornell & More; Famous Footwear; Fossil; Haggar; Hartstrings; Jockey; Jos. A. Bank; Lids; Merrell; New York & Company; Old Navy; Perfumania; Perfumes 4 U; Rack Room Shoes; Reebok; Robert Wayne Footwear; Samsonite; Skechers; Starbucks; The Uniform Outlet; Van Heusen; Watch Station International; Wilsons Leather; and Yankee Candle.

The 376,000 square foot shopping center is located at the intersection of Robert Kelly Drive and Premium Outlets Drive in the Blackwood section of the township.

The attached images were provided by Rack Room