Factory outlet stores in Hinesville are the building-based or online stores where customers can buy branded products directly from the manufacturers. Traditionally, such stores were located adjacent to the factory or production unit to allow customers to watch the manufacturing process. While, the modern factory outlets in Hinesville are typically stores that are branded by manufacturers and provide a significant amount of discount to its customers. Such stores in Hinesville often deal in that firm's closeouts, discontinued merchandise, irregulars, canceled orders, and sometimes, in-season, first-quality merchandise.