Apricot Lane is a great little spot. Trendy clothes and such a nice store owner. I would shop there…read morejust for her and her little dog, Cookie. The merchandise is higher end and not inexpensive, but the quality very nice. Definitely worth a visit.

While visiting the area my girlfriend stopped in and was able to get some good deals on some…read morefashionable items. The staff was very helpful in assisting.

The pricing was comparable to that of Marimekko retail stores and the staff hovered excessively and…read morehad some attitude. It was impossible to browse the large selection of nice goods comfortably so my daughter & I left without buying anything. If you are looking for something specific, check it out, but otherwise avoid.

Possibly my favorite store ever! The Marimekko Outlet in Manchester, VT is one of two Marimekko…read moreretail locations in the US, and the only outlet store. Kitchenware, linens, decorative pillows, fabric, dresses, and other clothing items--I was so excited to be here I was practically running in place! The two women working there were an absolute delight--friendly, enthusiastic about Marimekko, and as helpful as could be. I bought a dress, some throw pillows, and some mugs and dishes. Excellent quality items, and they were discounted at different rates, I believe between 15%-50%. I absolutely love this place and can't wait to go back.

My wife is a fan of EF clothing. This being an outlet, you will not find the current season's…read morestyles available for sale. But much of their clothing transitions well through the years so it is nice to be able to purchase the clothes at a discount. This is not "fast fashion." And it is especially nice when they are having a sale and you get an additional 20% off the already reduced prices! Staff are always welcoming, friendly, down to earth, and helpful. The transfer of manufacturing from NYC to China is the only thing that stands in the way of that fifth star.

I purchased my first ever Eileen Fisher sweater here last week and couldn't have been more pleased…read morewith the experience. The item itself is a soft, cream, thick turtleneck sweater from their Renew collection, where the company buys back vintage Eileen Fisher pieces then mends, refreshes, and resells them. It's a sustainable and wise approach to retail and a testament to the timeless and well-made quality of their pieces. The store was easy to navigate and the saleswomen were a delight. They made me feel like I was chatting with my longtime girlfriends. As a longtime admirer of the Eileen Fisher brand and company itself, I am happy to say my inaugural shopping experience there in Vermont was everything I'd hoped and more.

A Hidden Gem for Men's Fashion Too!…read more My wife and I stopped into the Theory store today (Thursday, May 15th around 3:30 PM), expecting just to browse for her. What a pleasant surprise -- not only did she find beautiful pieces, but I also discovered that Theory carries men's clothing! I honestly had no idea, and I've been missing out. A huge thank you to the two wonderful women who helped us today. They were warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive -- striking that perfect balance of being helpful without hovering. They made the whole experience smooth, enjoyable, and even fun. Their sense of style and eye for fit was spot-on, and I walked out with pieces I genuinely love and feel great in. To the owners and management: you should absolutely advertise that you sell men's clothing! The quality, style, and service are top-notch -- but most guys (like me) just don't know it's there. A little visibility could go a long way. We'll definitely be back & Thank you again!

The Theory outlet in Manchester, Vermont, is located at 65 Depot Street, Manchester Center, VT…read more05255. This outlet is part of the Manchester Designer Outlets. Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM * Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Super helpful staff. Plenty of parking. Great location.

Just as amazing as I remember it years ago -- but an even better selection of meats and cheeses. A…read moremust see!

Have been ordering from Vermont Country Store for about 25 years. Wished to order a box of…read morechocolate toffee amongst other items but was told it was sold out. Advised I could purchase a special they had of 2 boxes of the candy for almost same price - so I agreed. Opening the box the day of arrival and taking a bite - stale! Old and stale. I called and was told I could not return the stale open box NOR the unopened box either! I am not paying high prices for stale, old products from a store that offloads their old products on customers and then refuses to take it back and return your money. That is the end of me purchasing from Vermont Country Store!

New visit and zippy chicks on a visit to Manchester for some shopping. This thrift store has a lot…read moreof higher end merchandise - LLBean, Talbots, Columbia, Lululemon and more. The prices aren't cheap, but they are good for the brand names and the clothes are nice. Zippy Chicks is worth a visit if you're in the area.

Easy to work with as a consigner. Definitely some finds to be had in the retail store!read more

Founds some really good discounts on shirts. They were having a 50% off the lowest price, so for 5…read moreshirts for $90.

They cover the basics at Talbots so wonderful when you're on vacation and you need a sweater,…read morejacket, pants or a long sleeved shirt. The service is excellent and the changing rooms are open.

Great outlet! Fantastic discounts. Got clothes at a fraction of the cost. Will definitely go again…read more And by the way, the associates are not racist... ridiculous post by someone looking to put this store out of business..

Our group of six came through Manchester about a month ago and parked in front of this store in…read morehopes of finding an area with pretty leaves to take photos of, but we saw a huge sign in front of the store that said 50% off, so we went in instead. We walked around the store on our own, and while 1-2 employees were working with the merchandise, no one greeted us like how employees normally do in outlets - eye contact, ask if we were looking for something, tell us about ongoing sales - which I thought was a little strange (next door at the Armani store, we were greeted with enthusiasm the moment we walked in... and we don't look like we could afford Armani!) There were no other customers in the store, and we were a group of six walking in. I've worked in retail for many years. No customers, no sale. Plus greeting customers is also a method of thwarting thievery because they know they've been acknowledged. My husband found something he really wanted, and there was a sign that stated 50% off, so we headed towards the register. I may have said something like "50% off?," she looked at the jacket, and said, "I don't think so. Nothing in the store is on sale." - This is an outlet store - There is a huge poster that covers an entire window outside that says, "everything 50% off" or something of that sort - There are signs on top of multiple racks stating 30% off, 50% off, etc. And you're telling us nothing is on sale?! Our friend walked by and showed her signs that stated percentages off. Meanwhile, she rings us up and the register automatically took off 50%, and she acted surprised. Were they having a bad day? Were they racist? Were they waiting for the tourist season to be over with (I mean again we were the only people there in the middle of the day, and it didn't look like others were coming into town)? If my husband didn't find that perfect jacket, we would have all walked out. Even a month later, this incident has been brought up several times on why it happened. I won't speculate but am just presenting the facts. On the positive side, this store has quite a bit of inventory, the prices are pretty good, and you are left alone to browse.

The Orvis flagship store continues to be among the best reasons to spend some time in Manchester…read more(right up there with the Orvis outlet store, the Northshire bookstore and Pearl's Place restaurant). The flagship store carries all of the brand's best-known and new clothing items along with fishing and outdoor gear (you can get fly fishing lessons here, too). It's beautiful two-level store, roomy, outdoorsy with a knowledgeable and friendly staff. They welcome dogs, too! They have periodic sales, which we checked out on our most recent visit, and that's a good thing since Orvis clothing is of very high quality but not inexpensive. We are still wearing pants and shirts purchased a decade ago, and they have held up well. We also love their huge fireplace, a great place to sit and get warm when it's cold out (not like the 90-degrees when we stopped by). Men's clothing is on the first floor, women's on the second. We enjoy both.

We stop in at Orvis's Main Store every time we are in town. The staff is always friendly, my…read morehusband can not leave there from under an hour and refreshing his wardrobe seasonally great quality is price less even our dog Cooper loves it there. In the summer bring your Orvis cardigan because it gets chilly. In the winter they have the fire place on and if you bring the grand kids like we do, take pictures with Chester the Bear. We like supporting the company and their many good causes and we want to see them stay in business and remain the iconic place to visit for everyone. The Trout Mural is incredible. Next year our grand son is old enough to take Fly Fishing lessons with their school!!!