First, let me just say that we all know that Coach is very smart about where they have outlets. I believe their general rule is that the outlet should be at least a specific distance from the full price store. In addition to this Deer Park would probably be bad news for Riverhead. During the summer (tourist months) it would probably not be an issue but the rest of the year a store in Deer Park would strip Riverhead of customers. People like you guys coming from the city or Nassau would almost definitely choose Deer Park as opposed to Riverhead because it would be closer.
Coach is also particular about where it seems merchandise. I have read in other threads that the further an outlet is from a full price the better merchandise it gets. Deer Park would be right in the middle, per say, of 3 full price and countless department stores. There are ful price stores at Smithhaven, Whitman, and Roosevelt Field. There are also Macys, Lord & Taylor, Bloomies, Saks, and
Nordies all in those Malls as well.
On a seperate note...I was at the store yesterday at opening. There was NOTHING new. I mean nothing. I guess like some other posters said in other threads they are putting stuff out today. Maybe I will try to go later. I am about 30 min away.