Sales Talk: Niermann Weeks factory sample sale Saturday in Millersville, Md.

-- Niermann Weeks will open its Millersville factory to the public on Saturday for a sample sale. An annual fall tradition, the event in Anne Arundel County allows shoppers to buy lighting, furniture and accessories at 60 to 70 percent off retail prices. It's also a chance to see the inner workings of this Maryland factory; look for Niermann Weeks employees to request a guided walk through the facility. More than 100 pieces of lighting, including chandeliers, will be available. Mirrors that normally sell for $4,470 will be on sale for $1,500. The factory is at 760 Generals Hwy. Call 410-923-0123 or visit http://www.niermannweeks.com for details.

-- Emily Langer