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Come Early and Stay Late: Get A Head Start on Your Holiday Shopping at Orland Square Mall

Greater Chicagoland area shoppers looking to stretch their dollar this holiday season will flock to Orland Square Mall, Chicagoland’s recently remodeled fashion destination, for more than 26 hours of Black Friday savings. Orland Square Mall announced today that it will have extended holiday hours starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, to greet shoppers and families eager to begin their holiday shopping for the 2013 season.

“Heading to Orland Square Mall with family and friends is the perfect way to wrap up a holiday about gratitude and togetherness,” said Gayle Gleespen, director of marketing and business development at Orland Square Mall. “Many families enjoy entertainment traditions around Thanksgiving, whether it’s sharing meals, going shopping, seeing a movie or watching a game together. We are excited to meet our customers’ different schedules and needs with the variety of retail and entertainment experiences they enjoy at Orland Square Mall, plus extended opportunities for holiday ‘doorbusters’ and deals to be discovered.” 

Everyone can come walk off those Thanksgiving calories in the newly renovated center, while crossing names off their holiday lists and getting some great deals for themselves at Orland Square Mall’s more than 150 retailers offering special Black Friday savings.  Top retailers include Macy’s, Sears, Apple, A|X Armani Exchange, Brighton Collectibles, The Cheesecake Factory, Francesca’s Collections, H&M, Vera Bradley, Victoria’s Secret and more. Shoppers can also pick up the perfect one-size fits all gift, an American Express® Simon® Giftcard or choose from more than 200 retailer gift cards at Simon Guest Services.

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In addition, shoppers will be treated to special events and promotions during the Black Friday shopping weekend and all season long. Families are invited to join Orland Square Mall’s Simon Kidgits Club for a very special Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the new Orland Square Mall Food Court.  Families will enjoy a breakfast with the jolly fellow, live storytelling, interactive games and crafts and more. The center is also hosting Caring Santa, a special event dedicated to families with children with special needs, providing a subdued environment to visit this year’s Santa Claus Photo Experience, on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Families are also invited to bring their four-legged, furry family members to the center for Pet Photos with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, including a full list of retailers, or to find details about special Black Friday discounts, promotions and extended holiday shopping hours at Orland Square Mall, please call (708) 349-1646 or visit www.simon.com/mall/orland-square-mall, www.facebook.com/OrlandSquareMall or www.twitter.com/OrlandSquare.

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About Orland Square Mall

Orland Square Mall, Chicagoland’s leading fashion destination, is anchored by Macy’s, Carson Pirie Scott, Sears and jcpenney. This climate-controlled indoor mall features more than 150 popular retail stores, such as Apple, A|X Armani Exchange,  Banana Republic, Coach, Disney Store, Express, Guess, H&M, Vera Bradley and Victoria’s Secret. In addition, shoppers enjoy a variety of dining options, including recently opened The Cheesecake Factory and Dave & Buster’s, as well as Starbucks, Great Steak & Potato Company, Zoup!, Chikwich at Fresh Market Grill, Taco Bell and more. Orland Square Mall is located at 288 Orland Square Drive in Orland Park, Illinois, at the intersection of 151st Street and La Grange Road.  For additional information, please contact Orland Square Mall at (708) 349-1646 or visit www.simon.com/mall/orland-square-mall, www.facebook.com/OrlandSquareMall or www.twitter.com/OrlandSquare.

About Simon Property Group
Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) is an S&P 100 company and a global leader in the retail real estate industry.  The Company currently owns or has an interest in more than 325 retail real estate properties in North America and Asia comprising approximately 242 million square feet. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employ approximately 5,500 people in the U.S.  For more information, visit simon.com.

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