Visit Area's Newest Neighbor for Great Deals, Always in Fashion
AURORA, Ill., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to rethink the way you shop, Aurora. AJWright, the area's newest resident, is introducing a unique retail shopping experience beginning Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. As a leading off-price retailer, AJWright offers great deals on quality brand name family apparel and footwear, accessories, home essentials, giftware, toys and more, all at up to 70 percent off discount and chain store prices.
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AJWright will open its doors with a fresh new look and feel that brings renewed energy to the Northgate Shopping Center. The grand opening will feature several unique promotions for Aurora residents in attendance. The first 100 store visitors will receive a $20 gift card, and there will be an open casting call for aspiring fashion models.
"We invite shoppers to join us for this special event and experience the store's new look, as well as the great deals and amazing fashions that AJWright offers," said Kathy Clair, AJWright assistant vice president. "We believe fashion should be affordable and available to everyone. This event not only includes the free gift card giveaway, but also an exciting search for the newest faces of AJWright."
The casting call will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. AJWright customers will model their favorite look at a fashion photo shoot at the store. The winner will be featured as a model in an AJWright advertisement, and will receive $250, as well as the clothes they modeled.
AJWright regular store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The store will remain open until 10 p.m. on Thursday to accommodate grand opening shoppers.
"With a new AJWright in the area, Aurora residents can now reap the benefits of real fashion, from real brand names -- priced for real people," said Clair. "AJWright has fresh new looks arriving every week, so families can experience a whole new store every time they shop."
Customers can also visit www.aj-wright.com to sign up for emails and be in on exclusive promotions and events before everyone else.
In addition to the 50 new jobs in the area, AJWright brings a commitment to helping the community. Grand opening festivities kick off on Thursday at 7:45 a.m. with a special presentation to the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin. At this time, a representative from the Boys & Girls Club, as well as local dignitaries, will be present as AJWright representatives make a donation to the organization. AJWright supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of America with various programs throughout the year.
"AJWright's donation to our organization shows their genuine interest in the Aurora community," said Cheryl Wendt, director of development and marketing for the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin. "We look forward to this continued partnership and enhancing the quality of life for our local youth."
Following the check presentation, the store ribbon cutting will take place with AJWright store associates and local dignitaries on hand.
The new AJWright store is located at 954 North Lake Street, Aurora, Ill. 60506. For more information about AJWright, visit www.aj-wright.com or call 1-888-SHOP-AJW to find the nearest location.
About AJWright
The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. The Company operates 881 T.J. Maxx, 808 Marshalls, 321 HomeGoods, and 135 A.J. Wright stores in the United States. In Canada, the Company operates 202 Winners, 75 HomeSense and 3 STYLESENSE stores, and in Europe, 238 T.K. Maxx and 8 HomeSense stores. TJX's press releases and financial information are also available on the Internet at www.tjx.com.
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