Johor Premium Outlets Update
I first visited the JPO in December, a day before the official launch in December 2011, you can read my post here.
Yesterday, we made a second visit to JPO as we heard that Braun Buffel has opened its doors, and the hubby’s wallet is starting to fray at the edges. Most items were at 20%-30%, some at 50%. I overheard the 70% off wallets have all sold out.
They have started to charge for parking, RM 3 per entry. OK, I guess, as the average visitor spends at least 3 hours there. On the same note, when I reached at 4pm, there were at least 30 people queuing at the one working parking machine. Also, the machine only takes RM1 notes. A paper on the machine instructs visitors to change for RM1 notes at the Information Centre if you have none. By the way, you can pay for parking at the Information Centre.
Apart from Braun Buffel, the other shops that have opened its doors are Tommy Hilfiger and Raoul. Polo Ralph Lauren has yet to open. Coach and Burberry still attracts queues.
The crowds actually buying and not just browsing have reduced somewhat. Most people were there in their CNY togs just walking and ogling at stuff. I wonder how long JPO can sustain the buying crowds, as prices are not as cheap as expected, especially when compared to outlet prices in the US.
I’ll most probably make another trip there in 6 months’ time, just to check for new items in stock at Adidas and Nike.
Tags: johor premium outlet, jpo, Shopping
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