Businesses will have annual factory sales or bi annual sales where they open their doors to the public for discount clear out . These are usually notified by mailing list only and you sometimes need one to gain entry .
Emails are sent and queues form so it is often best to plan your trip to get there early make a list to help you shop quickly and leave before the crowds gather .
Closed door sales are another form of factory outlet shopping . Warehouses are open to the public for shoppers at a specific weekend date where entry is by invitation only. The attendees gain access by downloading and printing tickets from an email list where they have applied for tickets to attend.These sales are not open to the general public and invites are limited .

