Back to School & Tax Free Weekend
What event in August can combine two favorite things for women -- shopping and saving money? It's the Back to School Events at Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield and the NC Tax Free weekend. Carolina Premium Outlet's Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale is scheduled for Thursday - Monday, Aug 1 - 5 where shoppers will enjoy extra savings on top of everyday savings of 25% to 65% off retail at national brand stores like Tommy Hilfiger, The Gap, and many more.
North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday will also take place during the first weekend of August, Friday - Sunday, Aug 2 - 4. Plan a trip to Smithfield during the North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday and enjoy tax free shopping on most clothing, footwear and backpacks under $100*
CPO Extended Shopping Hours:
Fri, Aug 2: 9am-10pm
Sat, Aug 3: 9am-10pm
Sun, Aug 4: 10am-7pm
*The tax free weekend for general merchandise purchased in North Carolina applies to the following items:
Clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
Computers under $3,500
Computer equipment under $250
"Customers in this economy are looking for value and quality at a great price and shoppers know Carolina Premium Outlets offers both,” said Donna Bailey-Taylor, Executive Director, Johnston County Visitors Bureau. "The back-to-school period, like Black Friday, is super important to our destination for attracting visitors,” she added. “Back-to-school is one the biggest times of the year for shopping at Carolina Premium Outlets."
For deals on hotels located adjacent to the outlet center go here.
