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J.Crew Mercantile opens this Wednesday, January 27 at Park Road Shopping Center. Grand opening festivities will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Store management told the Agenda the snow didn’t impact the grand opening and everything is set for Wednesday (new employees worked hard over the weekend).

Store hours going forward are: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.

Fast facts

• J.Crew Mercantile stores feature the line’s factory outlet product in locations outside outlet centers and malls that are easier to reach. Need more? Here’s our previous Agenda story: J.Crew Mercantile, explained.
• Location: 4217 Park Road (between Blackhawk Hardware and Kid to Kid at Park Road Shopping Center)
• The store will carry men’s and women’s clothing as well as Crewcuts, J.Crew’s clothing line for children.
• Opening day celebrations will include snacks and drinks in addition to 20% off purchases of $125 or more.
• 10% of sales during the event will be donated to the Humane Society of Charlotte.
• Shop opening week (through February 5) for a chance to win a $500 J.Crew gift card.
• 5,600 square feet
• J.Crew has traditional retail stores at SouthPark and Northlake malls. Factory locations are at Charlotte Premium Outlets and Concord Mills.

Inside J.Crew Mercantile