Millions of shoppers anxiously await Friday, November 23, one of the most anticipated shopping days of the year, and Willowbrook Mall won’t disappoint. The center will be buzzing with great offers, must-have merchandise and giveaways. Black Friday, November 23 Opening at 6 a.m.* It’s the day eager holiday shoppers wait for all year. With retailer discounts, giveaways and surprises, Willowbrook Mall is the place to be this Black Friday. While supplies last, mall ambassadors will be handing out shopping bags brimming with retailers offers and coupons to early-morning bargain hunters. Longer Hours on Busy Shopping Days* Willowbrook Mall knows that the holidays get busy, fast. To help shoppers, the shopping center will observe longer hours on weekends and during the last week before Christmas. The schedule of extended hours is posted on www.shopwillowbrookmall.com or can be accessed by calling 281.890.8000. Shopping for an Angel Shoppers can adopt an angel – either a child or a senior – from the Salvation Army Angel Tree and purchase a gift to make someone’s holiday merrier. Gifts must be returned to The Angel Tree, located in near Sears by Friday, December 21. The Club Mobile App for 2012 Shoppers can be in-the-know on Black Friday and through the holiday season with GGP’s mobile app, The Club Shopping Mall Guide, available for iPhone and Android. The app allows shoppers to access exclusive promotions, the best discounts, mall information, Google® Maps navigation, live Facebook® feeds, Shop Etc. gift card balance updates, play-a-day games and more. The app also allows users to customize their preferences so a favorite or local GGP mall’s information is displayed. Android and iPhone users can download the free application through the App Store or Google Play by searching The Club Shopping Mall Guide. Gift Card Kiosk For shoppers who need a fast and convenient gift, Willowbrook Mall has it covered. Shoppers can purchase a Shop Etc. Mall Gift Card from the self-serve gift card kiosk in the Food Court near Subway. The purchase process is fast and convenient. Customers simply make a selection by using the easy-to-follow instructions on the touch-screen monitor. The kiosk also displays retailer discounts and special in-mall activities. Plus, guests can register for The Club, the mall’s free e-mail newsletter, to receive special deals and information about sales and events. Holiday Stores Pop Up Along with Willowbrook Mall’s line-up of national retailers, several stores have popped up at the shopping center just for the holidays. For shoppers looking for the latest in fun and functional items, Brookstone, a nationwide specialty retailer recognized for functional products that are distinctive in quality and design, has popped up near jcpenney and Santa. Go! Calendars, features an assortment of family games, including old favorites and newcomers, puzzles, brainteasers and more. Located near Macy’s. Hickory Farms features a wide variety of gift foods, including beef, sausage, cheese, chocolates, desserts, fresh fruits, nuts, seafood, and other delectables in handsome gift-giving containers. Located near Macy’s. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 22 In celebration of Thanksgiving, Willowbrook Mall is closed on Thursday, November 22. Become a fan of Willowbrook Mall on Facebook. Willowbrook Mall is at FM 1960 and Texas 249 in northwest Houston. For directions, call (281) 890-MALL or visit www.shopwillowbrookmall.com . Willowbrook Mall is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust focused on owning, managing, leasing, and redeveloping regional malls throughout the United States and Brazil. GGP currently owns, or has an interest in, 145 regional shopping malls comprising approximately 136 million square feet of gross leasable area. GGP is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol GGP. For further information please visit www.GGP.com . * Some stores, restaurants and entertainment venues at the shopping center may keep different hours on Friday, November 23 and other dates during the holidays. Please call for exact opening and closing times or check www.shopwillowbrookmall.com .