It has been 10 years since the Philadelphia Premium Outlets opened in Limerick, bringing 150 retailers to the area. To mark the occasion, the Philadelphia Premium Outlets held a ribbon-cutting in conjunction with the Spring-Ford Chamber of Commerce.

Since opening on Nov. 8, 2007, the outlet center, owned by Simon Property Group, headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., has become one of the top shopping destinations in the area, writes Donna Rovin for The Mercury. 

[uam_ad id=”54865″]

The Philadelphia Premium Outlets employs an estimated 1,500 full-time employees year round. That number increases at this time of year, as most of the center’s retailers hire seasonal staff for the holiday shopping season, according to Kate Johnson, area director of marketing and business development.

The center debuted with 120 retailers in 2007, but a 2008 expansion took that number to 150. Johnson added that of the original 120 retailers; more than half remain, including Coach, Ann Taylor Factory Store and Under Armour.

“We’ve got the best shopping experience in the country right here in Montgomery County, and the Philadelphia Premium Outlets are a big contributor to that, and to Montgomery County’s economic impact,” said Edward Harris, chief marketing officer for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board.

Simon owns both the King of Prussia Mall and Philadelphia Premium Outlets.

Philadelphia Premium Outlets are located off Route 422 at 18 W. Lightcap Road, Limerick. For more information click here.

To read the complete story click here. 

[uam_ad id=”54875″]