Nike, Inc. announced the official opening of its Nike Factory Store at the Arizona Mills Outlet Mall in Tempe, AZ.
“Nike is delighted to open our newest Factory Store at the Arizona Mills mall. We're pleased to be able to create new full- and part-time jobs and, through our community involvement, provide support to kids in the Tempe area,” said Ed Stair, Nike Factory Store General Manager.
To celebrate the grand opening, Nike awarded a $5,000 cash and product grant the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley — Tempe Branch. The donation is a part of NikeGO, Nike's signature U.S. community affairs initiative aimed at getting kids more physically active. C. Michelle Duenas, Branch Executive, attended the grand opening ceremony and accepted the donation on behalf of the club.
“We are excited to receive this grant — not only for how it will help our Club immediately, but also because of the long-term opportunities to partner and collaborate it will give us,” Duenas said. “Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission — preparing youth and teens for a successful adulthood by helping them develop healthy bodies, minds and spirits and healthy self- esteem.”
The more than 13,000-square-foot retail outlet will employ 40 full- and part-time staff. The Nike Factory Store at Arizona Mills will carry a wide selection of Nike branded footwear, apparel and equipment from past seasons. The majority of the product will be close-out or overrun product sold at a discount consistent with other stores at the center. Nike's other Factory stores in Arizona include locations in Phoenix and Tucson.
Nike, Inc. also announced the official opening of its Nike Factory Store at Grapevine Mills in Grapevine, Texas.
“Nike is proud to open our newest Factory Store at the Grapevine Mills Outlet mall. The center offers an excellent opportunity to present our brand. In return, we're able to create jobs and, through our community involvement, provide support to kids in the Grapevine area,” said Ed Stair, Nike Factory Store General Manager.
To celebrate the grand opening, Nike awarded a $5,000 cash and product grant to the Boys and Girls Club — Arlington Branch. The donation is a part of NikeGO, Nike's signature U.S. community affairs initiative aimed at getting kids more physically active. Sarah Zink, VP of Development, attended the grand opening ceremony and accepted the donation on behalf of the club.
“We are very excited to receive this community grant for our Arlington Branch,” Zink said. “The Boys & Girls Clubs have a strong relationship with Nike and share our vision of healthy, active children. We are honored to be a part of this grand opening and we look forward to many opportunities to partner together.”
The 18,000-square-foot retail outlet will employ a total of 40 full- and part-time staff. The Nike Factory Store at Grapevine Mills will carry a wide selection of Nike branded footwear, apparel and equipment from past seasons. The majority of the product will be close-out or overrun product sold at a discount consistent with other stores at the center. Nike's other Factory stores in Texas include locations in San Marcos, Conroe, Hillsboro and Allen.
