Journeys

Journeys is a footwear and accessories retailer catering to teens and young adults. It carries popular brands such as Vans, Converse, and Dr. Martens, alongside trend-based streetwear styles. The brand focuses on individuality and self-expression at accessible mid-range prices.

Journeys is a destination retailer of shoes and accessories for diverse, young, 13-22 year old guys and girls in search of footwear that expresses their unique attitudes and lifestyles. Journeys offers a wide variety of trendy, relevant brands such as Vans, Converse, TOMS, Sperry, Ugg, DC, adidas, Polo and many more. In addition to the over 850 stores nationwide, including Canada and Puerto Rico, Journeys reaches its customers through www.journeys.com, a mobile website, catalog, national advertising, social media, and grassroots music events like the Vans Warped Tour Presented by Journeys and the Journeys Noise Tour. Journeys – An Attitude You Can Wear!

Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets is a large outlet shopping center situated in Mercedes, Texas, at 5001 East Expressway 83. It occupies approximately 578,000 square feet and hosts around 140 stores. The mall is conveniently located along Interstate 2 (Expressway 83), making it easily accessible by highway. Mercedes is part of the Rio Grande Valley region in southern Texas, an area known for its warm climate and proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border. The region is not coastal but lies inland, about an hour’s drive west of South Padre Island, a popular beach destination. The surrounding area combines suburban communities and commercial zones, serving both local residents and tourists traveling through this part of Texas. The outlet mall features a broad mix of retail stores, primarily focused on fashion and footwear, including well-known brands such as Armani Exchange, Coach, Columbia Sportswear, Michael Kors, Nike, and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store. The retail mix includes luxury brands, sportswear, and casual apparel, catering to a variety of shopping preferences. In addition to shopping, the mall offers food options and amenities to enhance the visitor experience. Parking is ample and free, accommodating the high volume of shoppers typical for outlet centers. Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets operates with hours generally from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday, extending to 9:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and closing earlier at 7:00 PM on Sundays. This schedule supports both weekday and weekend shopping needs. The mall’s location on a major expressway and its extensive range of stores make it a key retail destination in the Rio Grande Valley area.