Ann & Hope Outlet Shops

Ann & Hope was established to buy large volumes of merchandise and selling it at a discount. The company, founded in 1953, opened its first store in an old textile mill in Cumberland, R.I. The company operates more than five Curtain and Bath stores in over three New England states. In addition to the stores, the company runs concepts, such as Dollar Outlet and the Garden Outlet. Its stores offer a large selection of products, including window curtains, blinds and shades, window accessories, bath, bedding, rugs. The curtains offered by the company include panels, tiers, toppers and valances, sets, drapes, scarves and swags. A panel is a tailored window treatment hung from the top of a window to the windowsill or below. Panels are available in various fabrics, sheer solids, crushed, printed, embroidered, lace and solid fabric.