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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Ladies Help Kick Off Strong Holiday Shopping Season Downtown

The number of women participating in the Ladies Night Out increased as did the amount of sales at downtown businesses.

The holiday shopping season is off to a great start in Downtown Glen Ellyn. And, the ladies in town helped make the season bright for retailers. Ladies Night Out, held Nov. 27, was the most successful to date, surpassing the number of participants last year and the amount of sales. The number of women who registered for the event was more than 600 this year, said Carol White, executive director of the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn. Last year about 500 women participated. Sales also exceeded expectation and last year’s numbers, she said. Last year, roughly $35,000 was spent at downtown shops during the evening event held from 6 to 9 p.m. The event brought in more than $40,000 in sales this year, and that is with four businesses yet to …

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Downtown Glen Ellyn Welcomes Ladies Tuesday Night

The 5th annual Ladies Night event, sponsored by the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn, will be held tonight. More than 20 businesses will participate.

Food, shopping and store specials are all in store tonight as downtown Glen Ellyn welcomes hundreds of women for Ladies Night Out. Last year the special night of shopping drew more than 500 women to downtown Glen Ellyn and this year the expectation is that the turnout will be just as good if not better. The Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn sponsors the event, which is in its fifth year and will have more than 20 downtown businesses participating. Shoppers purchase tickets for the event, which allows them to obtain a wristband for three adult beverages served at participating businesses, said Carol White, the alliance’s executive director. The wristband also allows participants to be entered into special drawings and to enjoy any appetizers …

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