Now is the Time for Brand Name Holiday Shopping and Saving at Tanger Outlet Centers

The Season's Biggest Savings Begin at the Magical Hour of Midnight on Thanksgiving Night at Tanger Outlet Centers

GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Millions of shoppers will be making a list, checking it twice and then heading to Tanger Outlet Centers across the country a little earlier this year to get their holiday shopping started. Tanger is giving its value-conscious customers a jump on their holiday gift-giving and the opportunity to realize bigger, bonus savings at their favorite brand name and designer outlet stores. 

Beginning October 26, the seasonal TangerStyle 20% Off campaign kicks off and runs through November 21. Then, it's the merriest shopping and saving event of the year -- Tanger's 5th Annual Magic at Midnight and After Thanksgiving Weekend Sale.

TangerStyle coupons are one of the easiest ways to save when you shop at any Tanger Outlet Center October 26 through November 21. When you present your TangerStyle coupon at participating stores, you'll get an instant 20% off on a single item. Receiving TangerStyle Coupons is as simple as a click of the mouse. Before heading to the Tanger center of your choice, visit www.tangeroutlet.com. A complete list of participating TangerStyle stores is also available on Tanger's website.

At the stroke of midnight on Thursday, November 25, Thanksgiving night, the excitement and the bonus savings of Magic at Midnight takes place at Tanger Outlet Centers. Once the Thanksgiving dinner is finished, it's time to think about getting together with your friends and neighbors for some real holiday shopping fun and big savings. The first 250 shoppers, 18 or older, in line at Tanger Shopper Services at midnight on Thanksgiving night will receive a free $10 Tanger gift card compliments of Chase Freedom®, the industry-leading cash back card that provides customers a simple and straightforward way to earn cash back on everyday purchases. The free $10 gift cards are redeemable at most of the stores at Tanger Outlet Centers nationwide, while supplies last. Participating stores will be offering special deals beginning at midnight on Thanksgiving night and also throughout the weekend, Friday, November 26-Sunday, November 28. 

Tanger is also offering its shoppers many new holiday savings and winning opportunities this year. Facebook Deals of the Day gives Facebook fans the opportunity to log on to Tanger's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tangeroutlets to download bonus savings offers from November 22-26. Exclusive Choose Your Day special offers will be available all After-Thanksgiving Weekend long at www.tangeroutlet.com. Text To Win - Magical Sweepstakes will give customers using mobile devices the chance to win one of four $1,000 Tanger Shopping Sprees during the After-Thanksgiving shopping weekend. 

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers during the 2010 holiday shopping season will again be showing the willingness to spend on what's important to them but they will be aware of competitive pricing and will be looking for bargains.  

"Especially now, our customers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets as they purchase gifts for their family and friends," stated Steven B. Tanger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. "The brand name stores located at Tanger Outlet Centers are ready for early-bird holiday shoppers this year with wide assortments and really good deals on the latest, first quality fashions and accessories. Savvy Tanger shoppers will find the brands they love and the low, factory direct prices they want."  

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT) is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that presently operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 32 upscale outlet shopping centers in 22 states coast to coast, totaling approximately 9.8  million square feet leased to over 2,000 stores operated by 370 different brand name companies. More than 150 million shoppers visit Tanger Outlet Centers annually. For more information, call 1-800-4 TANGER or visit the company's web site at www.tangeroutlet.com

CONTACT:  Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.
          Mike Buescher
          336-834-6826