MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) announced today that it will host a job fair on March 19, 2015, to hire more than 900 employees for the new Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino, which is scheduled to open on May 21, 2015.  Held in the Premier Ballroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino from 2:00pm to 8:00pm the job fair will seek to employ full and part-time team members for the over 80 branded and designer outlet retailers that will make up the new Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino. This includes American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Fossil, Gap, H&M, J. Crew, LOFT, Michael Kors, Nike, Skechers, Steve Madden, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger and many more.

"We are proud of the employment opportunities that Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino is bringing to this community and are thrilled to be one step closer to opening this beautiful center in May," said David DelVecchio, General Manager of Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino. "The dynamic environment at Foxwoods makes it the ideal location for a Tanger Outlet center and we cannot wait to welcome both residents and visitors of southeastern Connecticut when we open our doors."

The over $125 million project is already having a positive economic impact on the area through the creation of more than 400 jobs during the construction phase. Once complete, Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino will create an estimated $10.4 million in annual sales tax. Construction on the new 300,000-square-foot Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino began in September 2013.

Guests will be able to enter Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino from two indoor entrances including one from the Grand Pequot Hotel and the other from the Fox Tower. The services and amenities available at the center will offer loyal Foxwoods customers, team members and residents more reasons to play and stay when visiting North America's largest resort casino in southeastern Connecticut. 

"We're looking forward to an exciting 2015 with the opening of our new Tanger Outlets," said Felix Rappaport, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. "This will continue our efforts to create a more robust experience for our guests and position the property as the preeminent retail and gaming destination in the Northeast. The economic impact will be widespread as we bring new jobs to southeastern Connecticut and create new employment opportunities for all of Connecticut and neighboring Rhode Island residents."

About Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 45 upscale outlet shopping centers in 25 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 14.0 million square feet leased to over 2,900 stores operated by more than 450 different brand name companies. More than 185 million shoppers visit Tanger Factory Outlet Centers annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the company's web site at www.tangeroutlet.com.

About Foxwoods ® Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino is one of the premier entertainment destinations in the Northeast.  As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in six casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick-service, world-renowned spas, awarding-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, and exclusive retailers. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event.  Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
David DelVecchio
General Manager
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods
860-383-4340

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