GREENSBORO, N.C. and INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Outlets in Texas City will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, October 19th, and when the store doors open, shoppers along the Gulf Coast will have a new destination for fashion and savings timed perfectly - just before the Holidays.
The shopping center is a 50/50 joint venture between Tanger Factory Outlets Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), a leading developer of high quality outlet centers and Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the world's leading retail real estate company.
The 350,000 square foot upscale outlet center is located approximately 30 miles south of downtown Houston
and 20 miles north of Galveston on highly-traveled Interstate 45 at
Exit 17 at Holland Road. There is also the potential of a 50,000 square
foot expansion from the first phase of the project which opens on
October 19th.
The region's economy will be provided a
significant economic boost from the opening of Tanger Outlets through
sales and property tax revenues as well as the creation of more than 900
full and part-time retail management and sales positions.
Eighty brand name and designer outlet stores will be featured. Stores include: Banana Republic Factory Store, Bass, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Gymboree, IZOD, J.Crew, Jones New York, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, Reebok, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, White House Black Market and many other popular outlet brands.
"We are looking forward to introducing our latest Tanger Outlet Center to shoppers and to exceeding their expectations," said Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO of Tanger Factory Outlets. "Tanger customers along the Gulf Coast
will discover a first class shopping atmosphere, leading upscale
brands, the latest fashion trends and savings that come direct from the
manufacturer."
"I would like to thank Mayor Doyle and the entire
staff in Texas City for their tremendous support and all their efforts
in making this shopping center a reality," commented John R. Klein,
President of Simon's Premium Outlets platform. "The Simon and Tanger
organizations have worked together during the past year to develop a
high-quality outlet center which will be presented to shoppers in a few
short weeks."
"Tanger and Simon are committed to making a
difference in the communities they serve," said Aimee Braswell Tanger
Outlets General Manager. "The Grand Opening coincides with Tanger
Outlets' 19th Annual PinkSTYLE Breast Cancer
awareness program that benefits local and national Breast Cancer
programs." The PinkSTYLE Grand Opening Weekend is scheduled for October
19-21 and will benefit University of Texas Medical Branch Health's
Breast Cancer program.
"Helping women understand and access comprehensive, quality care is our goal as breast health specialists," said UTMB Assistant Professor of Radiology, Angelica Robinson.
"Our advanced, personalized services—delivered by a team of
radiologists, surgeons, oncologists and plastic surgeons — are housed in
one location, the UTMB Cancer Center at Victory Lakes. We are so grateful for this partnership with Tanger Outlets and Simon Property Group,
and we thank them for their generous support of our efforts to improve
the health and quality of life for women with breast cancer." To
celebrate and welcome shoppers, the center will host a weekend of
spectacular opening activities. Special events and entertainment will
include:
-- Stores Open
When: Friday, October 19 at 9:00 AM
-- Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
When: Friday, October 19 10:00 AM
Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO of Tanger Outlets; John R. Klein, President of Simon Property Group's Premium Outlets platform; Aaron Damerson, Executive Director, Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism; Texas City Mayor Mathew T. Doyle, and additional local officials will be on hand to open the new Tanger Outlet Center Texas City.
-- Kris Allen Concert Followed by Firework Presentation
When: Friday Evening, October 19, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Pink Lights and Sound Celebration featuring American Idol's Kris Allen
and a firework spectacular after the concert. The concert and firework
presentation are free and open to the public. Register at
tangeroutlet.com/krisallen to win VIP tickets and a chance to meet Kris Allen.
SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee
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