Meet the two new stores that just opened at the Outlets of Des Moines

Cole Haan now has a boutique at the Outlets of Des Moines.
Cole Haan now has a boutique at the Outlets of Des Moines.

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the Outlets of Des Moines welcomes two new stores.

Cole Haan and Merrell are now open at shopping mall in Altoona.

A new 3,000-square-foot Cole Haan Outlet offers men's and women's dress and casual footwear, belts, hosiery, handbags, gloves, scarves, hats, outerwear, and sunglasses. The store takes over Space 705.

Merrell offers shoes ranging from hiking, trail running, and boots, to slip-ons, sandals, and flips. The 2,807-square-foot store takes over Space 585 at the outdoor shopping center.

Merrell joins the Outlets of Des Moines.
Merrell joins the Outlets of Des Moines.

The two stores join nine additional that opened in the past year. They include locally owned Bizzy’s Boutique, and national brands J.Crew Factory, Puma, Rue21, Nautica, Windsor, Forever 21, Aéropostale, and Victoria’s Secret.

What's on the way to the Outlets of Des Moines?

Spencer Gifts plans to open in Space 210. The store offers trendy gifts and novelties, including licensed merchandise from movies, television and music. Look for gag items, "Over the Hill" products, lava lights and glow-in-the-dark novelties.

Where to find the Outlets of Des Moines?

Location: 801 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona

Contact: outletsofdesmoines.com

Hours: Open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor at The Des Moines Register. Follow her on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram, or drop her a line at sstapleton@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Cole Haan, Merrell open at the Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona