As Fashion’s Night Out approaches, stores islandwide are preparing for the one-night global shopping extravaganza set for Friday, September 10. Cool, quiet Mandeville has signalled that they too, are caught up in the FNO fever. Here’s a preview of what they have to offer.

Cordel Grant – assistant to the Mayor, Her Worship Brenda Ramsay

“The mayor is very excited about Fashion’s Night Out as it will breathe some life into the area.”

Athena Salon – aesthetician Jennifer Groves

“I am actually starting on Thursday, September 9, we will be open from 8:00 am-7:00 pm on both days providing FNO deals for our customers, so they can make their appointments early.”

Gaia Day Spa – aesthetician Nadine Sinclair

“Gaia will be offering FNO spa packages and cocktails to our clients as we want to do something that will attract customers to come out and support us.”

Home Accents – Charlene Segree, managing director

“We are very happy and expect FNO to be well supported, especially as we will be offering 20 per cent off selected items.”

Spa Serenity – Moyan Martin, managing director

“Spa Serenity will be offering 10 – 25 per cent off selected cosmetics and services for FNO, so customers can make their appointments early and just come out and support us.”

Beautiful People Boutique – Claudette Parsons, managing director

“For me as a Jamaican storeowner in Mandeville to be a part of the Fashion’s Night Out listing that features Paris, Milan, London and New York is absolutely amazing. As a result we are giving 20 -70 per cent discounts on everything all day Friday and Saturday.”

Sterling Collections – Ann Marie Singh, managing director

“I am really looking forward to FNO… I am happy that Sterling Collections can be a part of it. So we will be offering 15 – 50 per cent off all items in the store on September 10 and 11, and will be open until 10:00 pm on both nights. We will also be providing cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for our customers.”

Fashion Statement – Margaret Nelson-Brown, managing director

“I’m excited! I’m happy to see Mandeville catching the FNO fever and I know that it will catch on very quickly. I’m sure that my customers will be pleased with the 15 – 50 per cent discounts on everything.”

Grayson’s Variety Store – Joy Glanville, managing director

“This is a great opportunity for Mandeville and I’m very happy that Fashion’s Night Out is coming here. I’m sure that my customers will also be happy to know that we are giving 50 per cent off all items, especially because it is back-to-school season, so I’m looking forward to the support.”