Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves – an old English saying that has relevance for anyone trying to stretch their budgets further in this increasingly expensive world. Outlet shopping is a way to look after the pennies and have fun at the same time.
It's possible to shop for anything from confectionery to homewares in Brisbane's outlet stores as well as indulging passions for fashion or bargains.
DFO is easily the most well known of Brisbane's factory outlet and clearance stores with centres at Brisbane Airport and Jindalee. Men's, women's and children's fashion and footwear together with homewares and accessories are available at DFO with brands including Charlie Brown, Jacqui E, Fila, Cotton On, Royal Doulton and Bohemia Crystal.
Want to make a day of your shopping experience – head down to
Harbourtown at the Gold Coast. The David Jones Warehouse, Oroton Factory Outlet and RM Williams Clearance are just a few of the stores where high quality goods can be obtained for low quality prices.
Other outlet options to outfit you or your house include the
Trade Secret fashion clearance stores at Chermside, McGregor and Browns Plains (for full store listing check the website), the
Sheridan Factory Outlet at Aspley and Mt Gravatt and the
True Alliance Brand Outlet in Woolloongabba which stocks sporting and casual clothes and shoes from Reebok, Rockport, Ben Sherman and the North Face.
Bargains aren't just limited to fashion and homewares – a dent can be made in your food budget through outlet shopping.
Golden Circle Factory Sales at Capalaba sells a variety of Heinz and Golden Circle products including canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, fruit juices, jams and spreads, canned fish and personal care items. Sweet tooths can indulge their addiction and save money by shopping at one of the three
Sara Lee factory outlets in Brisbane or at
Tom's Confectionery Warehouse at Hendra.
If the thought of all the planning required for a successful day's outlet shopping (where to go, how to get there, what to buy) seems too much like hard work then try a
Brisbane Warehouse Shopping Tour where you are delivered to the door of each hidden outlet gem.
