Chocolaterie Stam to Open at Outlets of Des Moines ​

Chocolaterie Stam to Open at Outlets of Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa (September 28, 2018) – Outlets of Des Moines, an open-air lifestyle destination in Altoona, Iowa, and the region’s first outlet center, is pleased to announce that Chocolaterie Stam will open at the center in November.  From hand-painted chocolates to buttery caramels and truffles filled with fresh cream, fruits and nuts, Chocolaterie Stam cases are piled high with flavors, textures and shapes that demonstrate Stam's unparalleled attention to detail. Known for their fine European chocolates, Stam has a rich history as a family-owned business established in 1913. For over 100 years Chocolaterie Stam has been producing hand-crafted white, milk and dark chocolate bonbons and other indulgent confections. 

The store will offer customers an exciting experience of selecting their favorite sweets to take home and explore. Chocolaterie Stam will be the perfect location for shoppers to relax and enjoy a warm cup of coffee along with other exceptional sweet treats such as their Italian gelati or Belgian-style praline. 

“Just in time for the holidays, the arrival of Chocolaterie Stam to Outlets of Des Moines will provide our shoppers a vast array of hand-crafted chocolates, truffles and specialty items such as espresso and lattes.  We are excited to offer our guests a special treat or little pick-me-up they may need while shopping,” said TJ Just, general manager, Outlets of Des Moines.

About Chocolaterie Stam

Chocolaterie Stam, is a modern chocolaterie steeped in old-world, Dutch traditions. Since 1913, the Stam family has been proudly handcrafting exceptional white, milk and dark chocolate bonbons and other indulgent confections for Europe and the U.S. Chocolaterie Stam offers exquisite bonbons and other fine confections, including their own rich coffee blend, and more than 50 flavors of homemade Italian gelato and sorbetto.

About Outlets of Des Moines

Real Brands. Unreal Savings. Save up to 70 percent off on America's most desired brands at Outlets of Des Moines, an open-air lifestyle destination developed by New England Development. Discover popular stores: Micheal Kors Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Vera Bradley, LOFT Outlet, Converse, Lucky Brand, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle, ASICS, Express Factory Outlet, SKECHERS and francesca’s.

Located at 801 Bass Pro Drive, NW in Altoona, Iowa, from I-80 west take exit 141 and from I-80 east take exit 142. It is also served by public transportation via DART’s Route 17. Visit www.RideDart.com for schedule details.

About New England Development

For over 40 years, New England Development has taken a creative, entrepreneurial approach to real estate development and management, delivering and sustaining successful projects across a wide range of property types across the country. New England Development’s growing portfolio of retail projects includes an exciting mix of outlet centers including Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa; Asheville Outlets in Asheville, North Carolina; Clarksburg Premium Outlets in Clarksburg, Maryland; Outlets of Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas; and Palm Beach Outlets in West Palm Beach, Florida.