Tunica, MS (05/09/06) – Marshall Retail Group, the largest independent specialty retailer in the casino resort marketplace in the United States, announces the opening of the Emporium Shoppes in the Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi.
The Emporium Shoppes comprises 2500-square feet of retail space for a leisurely shopping experience. Guests will find genuine Mississippi art by prominent local artists. Finer gifts include Bulova clocks, custom-made jewelry, pottery, baskets and Aspen Bay candles. The Emporium Shoppes also carry everyday items like books, sundries, snacks, soft drinks, and other necessities. Sam’s Town logo wear and souvenirs are available for travelers who want to remember their time in Tunica.
Tunica, Mississippi has become the third largest gaming market in the country after Las Vegas and Atlantic City. “We will continue to pursue the casino-resort retail market wherever it leads,” says Michael C. Wilkins, President / CEO of MRG. ”There is a real need for the hospitality industry to provide specialty retail accommodations for its clientele. MRG helps provide that service for each property.”
For over fifty years, Marshall Retail Group has provided resorts and casinos with a portfolio of stores, serving hotel guests, visitors and local residents. Each store focuses on maximizing revenues and profitability by catering to visitor demographics specific to the location. MRG has a solid reputation for running some of the most efficient retail operations in the casino resort industry