BARGAINS : SAVINGS AND SERVICE ARE YOURS IN OXNARD.Byline: Trisha King & Deborah Newmark Manufacturers' outlet centers seem to be getting larger and larger. In fact, there are a few centers that have over 200 stores! That's a lot of walking and shopping. If you don't have the time or the energy for an entire day of outlet shopping, you might want to visit Oxnard Factory Outlet. There are plenty of bargains suitable for just about anyone in the center's 35 stores. For example, Carter's had pajamas pajamas Noun, pl US pyjamas pajamas npl (US) → pijama msg; piyama msg (LAM priced at 50 percent off the lowest ticketed price. Flannel pajamas that originally sold for $7.99 ($11 retail) were $3.99, and crib sheets were $4.99 instead of $9.99. If you've had occasion to shop in other manufacturers' outlet centers, you are in for a pleasant surprise at Oxnard Factory Outlet Genuine customer service. We were taken aback by the friendly and helpful - but not pushy push·y adj. push·i·er, push·i·est Disagreeably aggressive or forward. push  i·ly adv. - employees in all but one of the outlet stores.
As usual, we spent our time ferreting out the deeper discounts offered by the outlets. Casual Corner had women's silk blouses for $12 ($48 retail) and Designer Labels for Less had $84 Bila dresses for $14, as well as short- and long-sleeved velour tops for $8 ($30 to $50 retail). Customers will find a few uncommon stores such as Outlet Furnishings for computer and entertainment center furniture (a desk and hutch hutch 1. standard cagelike accommodation for rabbits. 2. light, movable cabin for calves or pigs; to provide shelter and warmth for animals at pasture. hutch burn set that sells in office warehouse stores at a discounted price of $530 was $250 here). Also, Western Legend sells Tony Lama
Tony Lama is a U.S.-based corporation that designs and sell western-style boots. The company bears the name of its founder, who lived from 1887 to 1974. , Acme (company, jargon) ACME - /ak'mee/ 1. A Company that Makes Everything. The canonical imaginary business. Possibly also derived from the word "acme" meaning "highest point". 2. A program for MS-DOS. and Justin boots in leather, ostrich ostrich, common name for a large flightless bird (Struthio camelus) of Africa and parts of SW Asia, allied to the rhea, the emu and the extinct moa. It is the largest of living birds; some males reach a height of 8 ft (244 cm) and weigh from 200 to 300 lb and alligator alligator, large aquatic reptile of the genus Alligator, in the same order as the crocodile. There are two species—a large type found in the S United States and a small type found in E China. Alligators differ from crocodiles in several ways. for 25 percent to 40 percent below retail. Through March 29, Oxnard Factory Outlet stores will be handing out coupon-filled Easter eggs to customers. Also, although not usually offered to the general public, Oxnard Factory Outlet is giving away last year's coupon booklets just for the asking Adv. 1. for the asking - on the occasion of a request; "advice was free for the asking" on request . The 22 coupons in the booklet are good through the end of the month. You can pick up a coupon booklet at the center's offices on weekdays and at the Oxnard Visitor's Center on Saturdays and Sundays. Both offers are good while supplies last. Oxnard Factory Outlet is located at 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Oxnard (101 Freeway, Rice Avenue exit); (805) 485-2244. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. , MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Inside info: Illumination has more than 1,000 different light bulbs in stock at 10 percent to 20 percent off retail. For example, their No. 1 seller is a 13-watt T-fluorescent energy-efficient bulb with adapter for $8 (elsewhere $8.95). They also offer free consultations about outdoor landscape lighting. Just call to make an appointment and they will come to your home in the evening and demonstrate what will fit your outdoor lighting needs. Illumination is located at 13606 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks; (818) 986-1383. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. If you need a picture framed, Designers' Picture Frame Warehouse will do it while you wait at 50 percent off retail prices. You can have any picture up to 24 by 36 inches framed and mounted. Fifty different metal or painted frames are available at $29.95 each (elsewhere $59). Even though they will do this while you wait, the staff takes their time helping you choose the best look. If you want to upgrade for an additional $20 to $40, you can choose from over 4,000 other framing possibilities. Designers' Picture Frame Warehouse is located at 420 E. Colorado St., Glendale; (818) 547-9192. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: You'll be overwhelmed by the discounts and friendly employees - not the number of stores - at Oxnard Factory Outlet. Michael Owen
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