MERRIMACK – Merrimack Premium Outlets announced today that women’s boutique francesca’s will open its doors at the center in Suite 673 on Saturday, Aug. 12. The newest addition to the outlets will offer the latest in women’s apparel, jewelry, shoes, accessories and gift items.

Francesca’s strives to provide its guests with a memorable shopping experience that is one-of-a-kind, with new items arriving almost daily and in limited quantities. Each boutique stylist is dedicated to establishing a personal, genuine connection that will make guests feel invited to come back to francesca’s time and time again. Since opening its doors in Houston, Texas in 1999, francesca’s has expanded to over 670 boutiques and outlets across the United States.

Shoppers can buy one, get one 50 percent off all regular and clearance items on Grand Opening Day at francesca’s. The store will also give away gift cards in varying amounts to the first 25 guests in line.

Additionally, local family-owned candy store Candi Barrel opened its doors in the Food Court at outlets earlier this summer. The store offers old-fashioned bulk candy.

Merrimack Premium Outlets is owned and operated by Simon Property Group and a tax free shopping destination in New Hampshire with over 100 designer and brand name stores. The center is located off of Route 3 in Merrimack. For more information, visit Merrimack Premium Outlets, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MerrimackPremiumOutlets, Twitter: @MerrimackPO, and Instagram: @merrimack_po.