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Old Town Boutique District Announces Date for Popular Winter Warehouse Sale
Look for participation by new boutiques, as well as a new location this year.

PHOTO from previous Alexandria Warehouse Sale courtesy of organizers
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ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Ready to beat the winter blues with a little retail therapy? One of the longest running annual designer warehouse sales Monday announced the date for its popular once-a-year winter event.
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The 11th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale is set for Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alexandria. Due to the growing popularity and loyal patrons of the sale, this years event has a new location and expanded footprint - including a variety of new boutiques and retailers not only located in Alexandria, but throughout the Metro region.
The fun, yet casual, once a year, shopping extravaganza featuring high-end boutique merchandise will be held at the Westin Alexandria located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria (see map below).
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Founded in 2005, the annual clearance sale has attracted a large and loyal audience of shoppers from across the region – many making it a must do outing the first Saturday in February each year with girlfriends and/or family members. Over the past several years, the sale has averaged approximately 1,000 shoppers throughout the day.
Deal seekers will find the very best from Alexandria’s and the regions finest retailers and indie brands with various brands of clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings and more up to 80 percent off retail prices. Experienced sale shoppers line up early in the morning hours to get first grabs at top label merchandise.
Participating merchants include (as of Jan. 7):
Betsy Fisher
Bishop Boutique
Blue Elephant
Coco Blanca
Duchess M
Estiletta
Eye2Eye
Fornash
Gossypia
J. McLaughlin
Kiki Lynn
Lokal5
Lululemon
Mystique Fine Jewelers
Olio Tasting Room
Queen Bee Designs
Periwinkle
Pink Palm
Sara Campbell
She’s Unique
Sherman Pickey
Stuart Nordin
The Shoe Hive
The Tea and Spice Exchange
Top it Off
TSALT
Wrabyn
The event is also giving away early entry into the Warehouse Sale to four lucky shoppers. Visit www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ALXWarehouse for details.
Shoppers can enjoy ample street parking and garage parking surrounding the Westin Alexandria. There will also be a shuttle from the King Street Metro to the Westin.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 11th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, Feb. 6
Where: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA (located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria)
(Ample Street & Garage Parking. There will also be a free shuttle from the King Street Metro)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Admission: Free
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com
Twitter: @OTBoutiques
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