For those who enjoy retail therapy, the Marche region offers many diverse shopping opportunities from small, independently run artisanal stores through to shops selling big-name designer brands.

For bargain-hunters there are plenty of opportunities to indulge in factory outlet shopping at discount prices! Here are some of our recommendations.

If you live outside the EU, don't forget to take your passport with you and apply for tax-free shopping at the checkout! For further information, click here .

Outlets

IMPULS Shoes - Via Mirabello 4, San Lorenzo in Campo (PU).

This well-stocked showroom situated 10 minutes drive from Barchi, offers a large and varied range of shoes, bags and belts at good prices (especially at sale time!). Catering for men, women and children, brands include Guess, Fornarina and Nike. 

Open daily excluding Sundays & Monday mornings, 9.00-12.00 & 16.00-20.00  

For further information and directions, please click here .                                                       

SPACE Designer Clothing - Via Luigi Albertini 12, Ancona (on the SS16 Highway).

This high-end outlet store, an hour's drive from Barchi features discounted items from Prada, Genny Moda and Helmut Lang for both men and women. We particularly recommend it for its collection of well-priced Prada womens shoes.

Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10.00-13.00 & 14.00-19.00, Sundays 15.00-19.00.

For directions, please click here  (please note that the entrance to the building is hidden from the road, turn into the petrol station forecourt next door and the entrance is off the forecourt itself).

MARESTER Leather, Shearling & Furs -  Via Arceviese 2/3, Sassoferrato 60041.

This extensive factory outlet store, an hour's drive from Barchi offers a very large range of leather and fur coats and jackets in both classic and trendy styles. The discounts are substantial, but the prices still represent high-quality apparel. Tailoring of purchases can also be done by arrangement.

Open Monday-Saturday, closed 12.30-15.30.                                                                                                                                                  

For further information and directions, please click here .

UNION MODA Casual Wear and Young Fashion - Via delle Industrie, San Ippolito 61040. 

Only a 15 minute drive from Barchi and enroute to Fano, this extensive factory outlet spread across two buildings houses a host of jeanswear and young fashion brands, for men, women and children including Replay and Miss Sixty.

Open Monday-Thursday 9.30-12.30 & 16.00-20.00, Friday & Saturday 9.30-20.00, Sundays 16.00-20.00. 

For further information and directions, please click here .

ARMANI Designer Clothing - Via Merloni 10, Matelica.

In the southern part of the region, 90 minutes drive from Barchi, this small factory shop is well worth a stop as part of a day trip as whilst it offers a limited selection of Armani clothing and accessories, the discounts are very substantial.

Phone for hours 0737 84233                                                                                                                                                                         

Situated on the main road next to a petrol station just outside Matelica, there is a sign outside saying only 'factory outlet' for directions, please click here .

AREA T Tombolini Designer clothing - Contrada Rancia 8, Tolentino.

This enormous store on 3 levels which includes a restaurant offers a range of quality menswear, ladieswear and accessories with a wide selection of classic styles. 90 Minutes drive from Barchi, but worth including in your shopping itinerary.

Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-12.30 & 16.00-20.00.

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