GLC OPENS PAPAYA

Released: 07/01/09

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PAPAYA OPENS AT GREAT LAKES CROSSING


AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2009 —Papaya will open its first store in Michigan at Great Lakes Crossing in District 1 of the shopping center, adjacent to Gap Outlet this Friday, July 3.

Papaya is a contemporary, upscale shopping environment for fashion-savvy juniors. Popular in 14 states and three countries, Papaya stocks its shelves with fashions direct from the manufacturers and passes the savings on to customers via everyday prices. The Great Lakes Crossing store will offer a vast selection of the latest trends in dressy and casual clothes, shoes and accessories.

“We are thrilled to add Papaya to our store lineup,” says marketing & sponsorship director Melissa Morang. “Papaya is yet another Michigan ‘first’ found at Great Lakes Crossing focused on bringing fashion industry trends at an exceptional value to our customers.”

Papaya will hand out free lip gloss and coupons to customers July 3-5, while supplies last, at its Great Lakes Crossing location in honor of the store’s grand opening.

Great Lakes Crossing, Michigan’s first indoor regional value-shopping center and entertainment venue, is located at I-75 and Baldwin Road in Auburn Hills. It features 160 shops, restaurants and entertainment options, including manufacturer outlets, unique themed restaurants, a 1000-seat themed food court and a 25-screen, state-of-the-art theater megaplex–all situated in a single-level, easily accessible racetrack design. Shopping hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Preview the stores, the styles, the sales at www.shopgreatlakescrossing.com.

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