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Everything you need
is around the bend.
Anthropologie
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Vineyard Vines
and many more.
The Shops at Willow Bend is located in the bull’s eye of one of the nation’s most affluent and fastest
growing suburban markets.
Anchors include Crate&Barrel, Dillard’s, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus.
Retailers include: Apple, Ann Taylor, Bose, J. Jill, Talbots, bebe, J. Crew, Banana Republic, California
Pizza Kitchen, Hollister, Janie & Jack, dELiA*s, Coach, L’Occitane, Zales, Anthropologie, Bailey, Banks
& Biddle, M.A.C., Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Lacoste, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa &
Salon, Swarovski, Sephora, Godiva among others.
Now Open:
The Shops at Willow Bend 2014
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The Shops at Willow Bend 2014
The Shops at Willow Bend: Demographics
As the shopping destination in Plano, The Shops at Willow Bend welcomes over 12 million visitors each
year.
The Willow Bend trade is growing at a rate of 10.2%, which is over three times the U.S. average.
Plano is home to more than 6,000 businesses and global headquarters such as Frito-Lay,. Texas
Instruments, Pizza Hut, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, and the new headquarters for Toyota USA.
Trade Area Demographics:
Population: 1,757,680
Households: 652,332
Average Household income: $158,451
$100,000+ Households: 228,608
Average Age: 34
The Shops at Willow Bend 2014 Summer Fun Thursdays
Summer Fun Thursdays: Overview
For the eighth year, The Shops at Willow Bend will be the place to beat the heat during the months of
June and July. On eight (8) Thursdays during these months, we will invite children and parents inside
the cool, out-of-the-sun environment at the center to participate in free activities.
These events are a proven success with over 1,500 parents registering their 4,000 children to
participate in Summer Fun Thursdays 2013. In addition, over 60% of participants were new from
week to week. This is a great opportunity to connect with affluent families. Summer Fun Thursdays is
powered by Cirro Energy. Other sponsors include: Feld Entertainment, Chick-fil-A & Primrose
Schools.
Top Five Cities in Attendance:
Plano, Dallas, Frisco, Carrollton and McKinney
Top Five Zip Codes in Attendance:
75093 (Plano), 75287 (Dallas), 75024 (Plano), 75007 (Carrollton), and 75035 (Frisco)
Age Demographics:
14 years and under with heavy concentration on the 3 year to 5 year age group
The Shops at Willow Bend 2014 Summer Fun Thursdays
Summer Fun Thursdays: 2014 Entertainment
July 3, 3014: Mind-stretching Fun. Whoosh, is it getting windy in here? Hold onto your seats for this explosively entertaining
look at matter, physical and chemical changes, and the effects of extreme temperatures.
Join SciTech Discovery Center as he provides mind-stretching fun for the entire family!
July 10, 2014: Eddie Coker Dallas’s own children’s singer/songwriter, Eddie Coker, will delight all comers with his
unique singing performance. His songs and performances will feature fanciful and quirky
characters and provide educational and spiritual support, including character building,
fostering kindness and empathy, physical fitness and self value.
July 17, 2014: Comedy Magic Show Todd McKinney is one of the best magicians for kids in the Central Texas area. His high
energy magic shows offer original and amazing magic, join-in-fun and audience
participation for children of all ages
July 24, 2014: Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey® Join Ambassadors of Laughter, Slappy and Monday, as they celebrate performance
power that boosts circus-goers excitement. Step right up, test your circus skills, and laugh
at the hilarious antics of the clowns prior to the circus coming to American Airlines Center
July 30 – August 10 and Ft. Worth Convention Center August 13 – 17.
July 31, 2014: David Chicken Live Show Spectacular A heart-pounding, floor-stomping, jump-out-of-your-seat event that’s fun and healthy.
David Chicken, a talented singer-songwriter will lead the audience through a high-energy,
interactive performance filled with creative movement, motivational messages and
general hilarity. Named ‘Best of Big D’ by D Magazine, the singer invites members of the
audience on stage to sing, play musical instruments and be a star. Everyone’s invited to
join the fun and learn to scackle!
Get ready for a bubble-popping,
, floor-stomping, clown-laughing fun during this summer’s performances at
Summer Fun Thursdays!
June 12, 2014: Vocal Trash; A Stomping Sensation. Back by popular demand, this high-octane stage group provides an afternoon of music,
dance, comedy and audience participation just for kids. Like a variety show with
Broadway flair, Vocal Trash will present Street Show, an electrifying show for children
and adults that features acapella harmonies and industrial ‘Stomp-style’ drumming.
June 19, 2014: The Crazy Comedy Magic of Bo Gerard Bo Gerard is an award winning comedy magician with his outrageous comedy, hilarious
audience participation and amazing magic. Families get ready to laugh, chuckle, giggle
and be amazed during the Crazy Comedy Magic of Bo Gerard.
June 26, 2014: The Amazing Bubble Man Bubbles, excited kids, and a lovable bubble man, what's not to like? The Amazing
Bubble Man is able to create an immediate rapport with his young audience based upon
a shared, enthusiastic love of bubbles. If his bubbles don't get you, his witty asides will,
and by the end of the show, your spirits will be soaring up with the helium-filled bubbles
floating about the ceiling.
The Shops at Willow Bend 2014 Willow Bend Gives Back
Willow Bend Gives Back: Overview
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In August, The Shops at Willow Bend’s “Willow Bend Gives Back” program will bring the shopping
center and customers together to give back to the community. Shoppers will earn money for one of the
preselected charities simply by registering their receipts at the Concierge Center or registration table.
Every dollar spent in August is a point earned for the charity. At the end of the month, the charities with
the most points will receive a donation of $5,000, $3,000 or $2,000 from The Shops at Willow Bend at
the Top Women event on September 11, 2014. In addition, each shopper that participates will receive a
reusable shopping bag.
2013 Top Three Charities with the Most Points Earned:
• First Place receiving a donation of $2,500: Children’s Advocacy Center
• Second Place receiving a donation of $1,500: Junior League of Collin County
• Third Place receiving a donation of $1,000: Chamberlin Performing Arts
The Shops at Willow Bend 2014
Willow Bend Gives Back: 2013 Results
Top Five Cities that Registered Receipts:
Plano, McKinney, Melissa, Dallas, Carrollton
Top Five Zip Codes that that Registered Receipts :
75093 (Plano), 75070 (McKinney), 75025 (Plano), 75024 (Plano), 75454 (Melissa)
Total Points earned by all Charities: 322,653.90
Total Number of Shoppers Registering Receipts: 1,001
Average Dollar Amount Spent per Shopper: $322.33
Top Five Stores Shopped the Most:
Macy’s, Dillard’s, H&M, Forever 21 and Neiman Marcus
Top Five Stores Most Points:
Neiman Marcus, Apple, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Macy’s and Dillard’s
Note: 130 stores were shopped as part of this promotion last year.
Willow Bend Gives Back
The Shops at Willow Bend 2014
Concerts in the Courtyard: Overview
For the second year, shoppers are invited to grab a picnic basket and blanket for an evening of music,
food and fun under the Texas stars at The Shops at Willow Bend “Concerts in the Courtyard.”
Concerts in the Courtyard was hosted every Friday* in October from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at The
Shops at Willow Bend Crate&Barrel Courtyard located along West Park Blvd. The Shops at Willow
Bend provided a free concert to the public.
Concerts in the Courtyard will not be hosted on October 31, 2014.
Concerts in the Courtyard
The Shops at Willow Bend 2013 Holiday Season 2013
Holiday Season: Overview
The Shops at Willow Bend is the place to celebrate the holiday season. Industry data suggests that as
much as 40% of retail sales occur in November and December.
Shoppers representing many of the most desirable and difficult-to-reach demographic segments visit
The Shops at Willow Bend more frequently and stay longer than any other time of the year.
One reason for this is our holiday experience, the Ice Palace sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Plano
which immerses guests in a winter wonderland. The pinnacle of the experience is a powerful and
magical snow and light show inside the Ice Palace dome, and, of course, a child’s visit with the big guy
himself.
In addition to the Ice Palace The Shops at Willow Bend host a variety of events during the holiday
season: Breakfast with Santa, Christmas in the Courtyard, Holiday Bash, Signing Santa, Santa Paws
and more.
Approximately 7,500 families visit the Ice Palace at Willow Bend during November and
December.
The Shops at Willow Bend 2013 Holiday Season 2013
Holiday Season: 2013 Events
Breakfast with Santa: The Shops at Willow Bend is planning a holly, jolly breakfast with Santa on Saturday, November 9 from
8:30 am to 10:00 am. Along with a chance to meet Santa - and whisper a few wishes in his ear - there
will be a complimentary breakfast for children 14 and younger from Chick-fil-A*, a cast of costumed
characters, face painters, balloon artists, holiday crafts and more. Children of all ages are invited to
join the fun that starts in the Food Court. At 9:00 am, Santa will settle in his magical environment
within The Ice Palace and those attending this event will receive a special discount on photos.
Christmas in the Courtyard: The forecast is calling for SNOW at The Shops at Willow Bend on
November 15, 2013! Join The Shops at Willow Bend for Christmas in the Courtyard on November 15
from 6 PM – 8 PM. Families will get the chance to experience a snow fall while watching Frosty the
Snowman on a large movie screen outside. There will also be fun craft tables, winter characters, live
reindeer, ice cream and more. Plus, at 6:15 PM if children can ring their bells loud enough Santa might
make a special appearance.
Holiday Bash: The Shops at Willow Bend is hosting a Holiday Bash. This event will be a lot of fun
for children and adults alike when local dance teams perform, a DJ is on hand to provide an energetic
atmosphere and to drive awareness to your brand.