Chic Outlet Shopping® Will 'Toast to Chic' This Festive Season With A Stylish Campaign Celebrating the Magic of Gift-Giving

SOURCE: London (PRWEB) October 30, 2013

This year’s holiday campaign is given a stylish twist by renowned photographer and film-maker Elaine Constantine with the unique styling of Sarah May’s set designs.

Chic Outlet Shopping® has gift-giving all wrapped up with its ‘Toast to Chic’ campaign. Launching in the nine luxury outlet shopping Villages on 1 November, the campaign will bring in the start of the festive season with a tempting assortment of gift ideas.

’Toast to Chic’ salutes the art of gift-giving with the help of prolific photographer and filmmaker Elaine Constantine, who has shot memorable spreads for iconic publications including The Face and US Vogue. Constantine will craft a visually arresting campaign with renowned set designer Sarah May, using enchanting photography of Bicester Village near London, turning quintessential elements of Christmas on their head to capture the magic of the season.

The Collection of Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages across Europe invites guests to come and discover more than 900 boutiques of luxury fashion and lifestyle brands. With savings of up to 60%, and sometimes more, on the recommended retail price, the nine Villages are filled with an array of festive gift ideas promising to be the perfect destinations for shopping this Christmas. The magical ‘Toast to Chic’ campaign will offer guests to the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages across Europe an opportunity to experience the enchantment of the season in a unique and inspiring setting, with a programme of events across the Villages.

At Bicester Village near London, the Harper’s Bazaar pop-up boutique (open until 5 January 2014) will offer an expert edit of seasonal gifts specially selected by the Harper’s Bazaar team, from brands including Lily and Lionel, Ila, Wilbur & Gussie and Leathersmith. To help you to make those all-important decisions, the team from Harper’s Bazaar will be on hand to offer tips and styling advice in the boutique.

In Germany, Wertheim Village near Frankfurt will start the festive season in style, celebrating its ten year anniversary. On 11 November, an event hosted by Chic Outlet Shopping® ambassador Milla Jovovich will celebrate this very special birthday.

In Spain, La Roca Village near Barcelona and Las Rozas Village near Madrid will collaborate for the second year with the Red Cross, to raise awareness of its ‘Now More Than Ever’ campaign. Both Villages will host various activities during the festive season to raise funds for the food programme that helps families affected by crisis. Additionally, a pop-up boutique at Las Rozas Village will feature a host of unique gift ideas from Spanish brands, along with a premium gift-wrapping service.

Over in Ireland, model Suki Waterhouse will turn on the festive lights in Kildare Village, near Dublin, on 4 November.

Across the Villages, this seasonal theme will be captured in the first-ever Chic Edition magazine by Chic Outlet Shopping®, entitled Toast to Chic. With a selection of inspiring fashion and gift ideas, party and lifestyle tips, the magazine promises to prepare you for the festive season in style. It will be available at the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages in Europe.

"Christmas is a time of gift giving and magical moments – for our seasonal campaign we created a momentous whimsical dinner party for ‘Toast to Chic’ in the middle of one of the Villages." - Kim Andreolli, Artistic Director, Value Retail PLC

About Chic Outlet Shopping®
Chic Outlet Shopping® is a unique concept in outlet shopping created by Value Retail, the only company to specialise exclusively in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping destinations, the Collection of Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages. The Villages offer the authentic previous seasons’ collections of leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands with savings of up to 60%, and sometimes more, on the recommended retail price, all year round. Within easy reach of some of Europe’s favourite gateway cities – London, Dublin, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Bologna, Brussels, Antwerp, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich and, coming in the first half of 2014, Suzhou in China – the Villages are defined by high fashion, superior service and hospitality, a calendar of celebrated events, and exceptional value for money. Located in regions of cultural and historic renown, the Villages have become international tourist destinations in their own right. Value Retail's new venture – Value Retail China – to bring the distinctive Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages to China will see the first Village – Suzhou Village™ – located in historic Suzhou, 50 miles west of Shanghai. As with other members of the Collection, Suzhou Village™ will be defined by its offer of international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands, together with an exceptional level of service.

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McArthurGlen picks denim theme for first global campaign

Image from The Art of Denim campaign

McArthurGlen, Europe's leading name in designer outlet retailing, has chosen denim, the much-loved fashion icon, as the theme for its first ever global campaign and category promotion, The Art of Denim.

The Euro 4-million campaign will run across Europe, as well as in Brazil, China, Russia and South Korea, countries that are home to an increasing number of global travellers shopping at McArthurGlen's 21 Designer Outlets in eight European countries.

Last year, McArthurGlen's centres sold more than five million items of denimwear - that's nearly 600 for every hour of the year.

The Art of Denim, which is being launched in partnership with some of the world's leading names in denimwear, will open on 31 August at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Luxembourg, and will run throughout the autumn season until closing on 5 November at McArthurGlen's Designer Outlet Parndorf near Vienna (see page 3 for full details of dates).

To bring alive the 'art of denim', every centre will be hosting special activities during the promotion, including specially created denim hubs, with tailoring and styling services, as well as further savings available on denim lines, in addition to the year-round savings of 30-70 per cent.

Julia Calabrese, McArthurGlen's CEO, says: "The Art of Denim is a tribute to an iconic fashion staple that rides through seasons, years and decades - a faithful friend and a key foundation of everyone's wardrobe.

"The campaign is also about making shopping fun and stimulating, creating a retail experience rooted in fashion history, and one that reflects that our centres offer the most sought-after names in the world of fashion. It also comes at a time when denim continues to be a huge trend for the Autumn/Winter collections."

As part of its global launch, the promotion will feature in a special 12-page supplement inviting readers to 'discover' The Art of Denim in the October issues of ELLE's international editions in Italy, the UK, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands, as well as multi-page advertorials in the Brazilian, Chinese, Korean and Russian editions of ELLE.

The supplement will tell the story of denim, as well as featuring the Denimistas (special celebrity looks), a 'Look & Yearn' and 'Pick & Mix' of star buys, all set to go with the season's looks of luxe leather and animal prints, as well as ideas on finding the perfect denim match

At the same time, in partnership with ELLE, McArthurGlen will launch The Art of Denim Award to select the best denim stylist in all the participating countries.

Between 16 September and 10 November, participants will be able to upload their denim styling pictures to the Art of Denim/ELLE website, to be advertised in the October issues of the nine participating international editions of ELLE. The winner, chosen by a specially selected jury, will style a McArthurGlen fashion shoot to appear in the February issues.

The Art of Denim campaign will also feature in McArthurGlen's Autumn/Winter advertising campaign, supported by print, digital and outdoor advertising in media across Europe.


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August 16, 2013 (Italy) fiber2fashion.com

This year's Summer Music Festival at McArthurGlen's five Italian Designer Outlets attracted a staggering half a million fashion and music lovers, with 13 free evening concerts over the last two weeks of July.

The world-class line-up was headlined by internationally renowned Lisa Stansfield, famous for such popular '80s and '90s tracks as All Around the World and The Real Thing, and Caro Emerald, whose chart-topping single, Tangled Up, is one of this summer's music sensations.

Also taking to the stage were James McCartney, the singer songwriter son of Beatle Paul McCartney; established Italian stars such as Simona Molinari; US jazz legend Chick Corea; Chiara Galiazzo, the winner of the latest edition of X-Factor in Italy; and Tania Maria, the queen of Brazilian music.

McArthurGlen's Summer Music Festival took place at all five of McArthurGlen's Designer Outlets in Italy: La Reggia Designer Outlet near Naples, McArthurGlen Castel Romano near Rome, McArthurGlen Noventa di Piave near Venice, Barberino Designer Outlet near Florence, and Serravalle Designer Outlet near Milan, where the Summer Jazz Festival was this year in its 9th edition.

Eric Decouvelaere, Managing Director, McArthurGlen, says "This year's Summer Music Festival has been bigger and better than ever before. The link between fashion and music has always existed.

"For us, it's also about creating a fun and exciting atmosphere at our centres, and there is no better way to do this than our annual Summer Music Festival in Italy. What we wanted to do this year was to bring well-known, established artists with the best of the young emerging talent."

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Tanger Outlets giving away kids' backpacks

www.theday.com published 08/07/2013 12:00 AM Updated 08/07/2013 12:21 AM

Beginning at noon on Sunday, Aug. 18, the first 750 children (pre-school to 8th grade) to arrive at at Tanger Outlets in Westbrook will be given a free full-size backpack and clues that will lead them to participating stores to retrieve free school supplies.

More than 30 stores are participating in the annual Back-to-School Backpack Scavenger Hunt, supplying students with items such as rulers, pens, pencils, pads, erasers, folders, glue sticks and more.

The scavenger hunt takes about two hours to complete.

The event kicks off Connecticut's Tax-Free Week and Tanger Outlets One-Day Sidewalk Sale, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tanger Outlets is at 314 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook. Connecticut Tax-Free Week runs Aug. 18-24.

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Candice Glover To Headline a Free Concert at Tanger Outlets

PRESS RELEASE July 26, 2013, 1:48 p.m. EDT MarketWatch

Candice Glover To Headline a Free Concert to Kick Off the Annual Tanger PinkSTYLE Campaign and Support the Local Fight Against Breast Cancer

HILTON HEAD, S.C., July 26, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Tanger Outlet Center in Hilton Head is thrilled to announce that Beaufort County's own American Idol Candice Glover will kick off the annual Tanger PinkSTYLE Campaign to benefit the Duke-affiliated Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center with a special performance on Thursday, September 12. The "Candice For A Cure" Concert will start at 7:30pm in the parking lot at Tanger 1 and will be free to the public. Tanger is proud to host this concert with Pink Magazine with the support of Hilton Head Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

"I am excited to head back home to perform in Beaufort County, especially to support Beaufort Memorial," says Glover. "I also grew up shopping at Tanger and believe the PinkSTYLE Campaign gives invaluable support to the fight for a cure to Breast Cancer."

"The PinkSTYLE Campaign gives Tanger the chance each fall to combat the terrible disease of Breast Cancer within our community," adds LaDonna Shamlou, General Manager of Tanger Outlet Center Hilton Head. "We are honored to support the Keyserling Cancer Center and cannot think of a better way to celebrate the campaign than with a performance by Candice Glover, someone who has touched the lives of and inspired so many this year in Beaufort County and beyond."

"Tanger has been a outstanding partner to the Keyserling Cancer Center for the past several years through its PinkSTYLE campaign," said Beaufort Memorial President & CEO Rick Toomey. "The money we receive from this event helps pay for some of our most important programs, including clinical trials, that offer patients access to cutting-edge cancer treatments. It also funds services we provide to patients and survivors for free, such as social workers, nutritionists and a breast care coordinator."

"We're delighted that Candice Glover has joined the effort this year," adds Toomey. "Her involvement will only enhance awareness and support for the fight against breast cancer in our community."

A pre-show Pink Partini will be held from 5:00-7:00pm leading up to the concert, with complimentary drinks, food, dancing, a personal appearance by Glover and the chance to win prizes from Tanger brands. Tickets for the party will be $20 each with all proceeds benefiting the Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center. Tickets will go on sale the first week of August and can be purchased at www.tangeroutlet.com/hiltonhead. Gourmet Food trucks from around the Lowcountry will also be on site selling food for concert attendees from the afternoon through the end of the concert.

Additional event sponsors are Hargray Communications, Clear Channel Radio, WJCL & WTGS, Bluffton Today and Savannah Morning News.

The 20th annual Tanger PinkSTYLE campaign will take place at the Tanger Outlet Center in Hilton Head September 12 - October 25, 2013. As part of Tanger's fundraising efforts, shoppers will be able to purchase Pink Cards for a $1.00 donation each. The Pink Card provides Tanger customers with a 25% discount on a single item at participating stores located at Tanger Outlets Hilton Head donated locally through the Stanley K. Tanger Breast Cancer Fund to Beaufort Memorial Hospital's Keyserling Cancer Center.

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 43 upscale outlet shopping centers in 26 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 12.9 million square feet leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 470 different brand name companies. More than 180 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.

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Chic Outlet Shopping® Launches its New ‘Globalista’ Campaign

  Photographed and Directed by Mary Mccartney – Featuring Julia Restoin Roitfeld and Milla Jovovich

Step into the world of Chic Outlet Shopping® this summer where fashion meets travel at Europe’s 
favourite luxury shopping destinations

LONDON, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Chic Outlet Shopping®, the Collection of luxury outlet Villages by Value Retail, has launched its new summer ‘Globalista’ campaign, which is set to thrill lovers of travel, fashion and luxury destination shopping.

As part of the campaign, Chic Outlet Shopping® has created a one-of-a-kind film directed by world-renowned photographer Mary McCartney and starring international style icons – US model and actress Milla Jovovich and art director Julia Restoin Roitfeld.

The short film offers a glimpse into the lives of jet-setting ‘Globalistas’ – the sophisticated world travellers who love to shop for fashion wherever they are in the world – trailblazing through the Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages and the famous sights of some of the most coveted cities in Europe.

Watch the film at ChicOutletShopping.com/globalista and take a peek at behind-the-scenes footage of Milla and Julia. Read exclusive interviews with the starring pair, who reveal their travel essentials and favourite brands at the Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages.

World-leading luggage maker Samsonite® has partnered with Chic Outlet Shopping® as part of the campaign to create eye-catching travel-themed art installations. International artists will customise iconic pieces of Samsonite luggage to be displayed as installations in each of the nine shopping Villages. Chic Outlet Shopping® will also be giving away ten sets of Samsonite luggage items as well as Gift Cards worth €2,000 to spend in the Village.

The ‘Globalista’ campaign was led by former Wallpaper* Fashion Director and now Artistic Director of Value Retail, Kim Andreolli.

The celebration of the ‘Globalista’ continues in the Villages, with each serving up a selection of irresistible promotions, exclusive events and activities throughout the summer months. Discover the world of the Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages and indulge in an adventure of Europe’s must-visit destinations where moments of discovery, surprise and delight come alive through truly unique shopping experiences.

Fidenza Village near Milan will celebrate ten years of passion for fashion and tourism, in all of their facets, from new designer talent and art to regional culture and traditions in fine cuisine. The two Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages in Spain will also be drawing on their local regions for inspiration: Las Rozas Village near Madrid will launch a Spain Makes pop-up boutique, celebrating up-and-coming local designers; while La Roca Village will be welcoming the summer with a ‘Gypset’-themed market place and live music every Friday.

Customisation is the focal point of the festivities in Bicester Village with the launch of a Zatchels pop-up boutique offering guests the opportunity to personalise an iconic British accessory, and there will also be a unique interactive Cotswolds cottage for guests to enjoy. During the Globalista campaign the two Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages in Germany will be exploring the three pillars of Europe with dedicated activities and gourmet delights inspired by Italy, Britain and Germany. In addition, La Vallée Village near Paris will be inviting guests to relax in the bohemian-chic atmosphere of the VIP Lounge and enjoy the delicate flavours on offer from the Palais des Thés pop-up. Finally, in Maasmechelen Village, street markets, a celebration of the iconic Vespa and new boutique openings will work up guests’ appetites, ready to be satisfied in the Antica Corte Pallavicina Garden pop-up restaurant, which offers a traditional taste of Italy.

“Chic Outlet Shopping® is one of those luxury retail experiences that is impossible to resist. I loved being a part of the campaign and it was fantastic to work with Mary McCartney; a creative and passionate force with a meticulous eye and relentless energy.”
Milla Jovovich

“I was excited to be asked to be a part of the Globalista campaign for Chic Outlet Shopping®. Mary McCartney was inspiring and the Village was like a playground for luxury-seeking fashionistas. I even managed to squeeze in some shopping too…”

Julia Restoin Roitfeld

“This is my third collaboration with Chic Outlet Shopping® and I am thrilled to have directed the Globalista summer campaign. It was fantastic to be back in the Villages, working with an incredible team and such a high calibre of ambassadors.”

Mary McCartney

About Chic Outlet Shopping®
Chic Outlet Shopping® is the Collection of luxury outlet Villages by Value Retail, the only company to specialise exclusively in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping villages. Currently home to more than 900 boutiques, the nine Villages offer the authentic previous seasons’ collections of leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands with savings of up to 60%, and sometimes more, on the recommended retail price, all year round.

Within easy reach of some of Europe’s and China’s favourite gateway cities – London, Dublin, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Bologna, Brussels, Antwerp, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich and, coming soon, Suzhou/Shanghai – the Villages have become synonymous with high fashion, superior service and hospitality, a calendar of celebrated events, and exceptional value for money. Located in regions of cultural and historic renown, the Villages have become international tourist destinations in their own right.


Value Retail’s new venture to bring its distinctive Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages to China will see its first Village – Suzhou Village™ – located in historic Suzhou, 50 miles west of Shanghai. As with other members of the Collection, Suzhou Village™ will be defined by its offer of international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands, together with an exceptional level of service.

The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Tanger Outlets

Published: 6/13 9:26 pm - Local15tv.com

9th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival                      
June 14-15, (Friday and Saturday) 2013
Foley Sports Complex, 18507 US Highway 98 West, Foley, Alabama

The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Tanger Outlets, welcomes more than 50 hot air balloonists from across the country.  Enjoy the floating works of art as they grace the skies of South Baldwin County on Friday and Saturday morning*.  Get up close and personal as the hot air balloons and their pilots light up the evening skies at the nightly balloon glows, held Friday and Saturday night*.  Watch the 2012 Video courtesy of Coast 360.

Guests enjoy free, fun entertainment featuring something for every member of your family. Spread out your blanket, grab an ice cold drink and enjoy a variety of live music daily, from country to rock and roll. Be sure to catch one of the many shows by the Disc Connected K-9 World Famous Frisbee Dog Show. Toss after toss you will be amazed as man's best friend defies gravity catching their prized flying saucers.

Pet a baby alligator, dance like a butterfly to fun kid's tunes, paint your face like a tiger or try a little family friendly game of limbo. The free Kid's Fun Zone offers hours of fun for any age.

Grab a cone of homemade ice cream or delicious BBQ plate as you shop through an eclectic array of local crafters, artisans, and retailers. Many crafters provide onsite demonstrations, find a one of kind piece of art, or grab a souvenir to commemorate your visit.

* All balloon flights and displays are weather permitting. Winds must be less than 5 mph to safely inflate balloons on the festival grounds.

Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to see balloons?

Early morning flights (approx. 6 a.m.) are the best time to see balloons. It's definitely worth getting up early to see balloons fly overhead, trying to hit competition targets on the Festival grounds.

Balloons are also scheduled to fly at dusk (approx. 7 p.m.) on Friday and Saturday night.  Due to large volumes of traffic, it is best to arrive in the early afternoon to secure your best possible viewing location for the nightly activities!

Ballooning is extremely weather dependent. Winds must be less than 7 mph for balloons to fly. Listen to WHEP 1310 AM or 92.5 FM for the latest on flight information or "like" Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival on Facebook. For weather and wind conditions in Foley, AL visit the weather site.

Giraffe exhibits set up around Clacton Factory Outlet

6:00pm Friday 7th June 2013 in News - Clacton Gazette

A CLACTON shopping village has been invaded by six unique guests.

Clacton Factory Outlet will host a special exhibition of giant giraffe sculptures throughout the summer.

A giant 2.5 metre-tall giraffe has been created by local artist Ingrid Sylvestre.

Pupils from schools in Clacton and Colchester where challenged to add to the exhibit and have created five 1.3 metre-tall creatures for the display.

The exhibition was organised in celebration of Colchester Zoo’s 50th birthday.

They will be positioned throughout the shopping village for the next 12 weeks to create a mini safari adventure.

Factory outlet manager Allan Hassell said: “We are very honoured to host the giraffe sculptures here at Clacton Factory Outlet throughout the summer.

“It will be a real treat for the public to see what fabulous work has been created.”

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Hot Air Balloon Festival Father’s Day Weekend at Tanger Outlets in Foley

MAY 14, 2013 BY MICHELLE MCCAMBRIGE - mulletwrapper

The 9th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival presented by Tanger Outlets, welcomes more than 45 hot air balloonists from across the country on Father’s Day Weekend, June 14-15 to the Foley Sports Complex, 18507 U.S. Highway 98 West in Foley.

Enjoy the floating works of art as they grace the skies of South Baldwin County for Saturday morning competition flights beginning at 6 a.m. You can even get up close and personal as the hot air balloons light up the evening skies at the nightly balloon glows, held Friday and Saturday night between 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to take a ride in a hot air balloon? If so, the festival offers guests the opportunity to purchase a short ride in a hot air balloon on either Friday or Saturday night. Guests who purchase a tether ride in a hot air balloon float more than 25 feet in the air getting a bird’s eye view of the festival. Children twelve and under are $15 per person, while those over the age of twelve are $20 per person. A limited number of tethered rides will be sold. Tethered rides can be pre-purchased by visiting the festival website, gulfcoastballoonfestival.com.

“Bringing your family to the festival is a great way to reconnect, slow down, enjoy each other and builds long lasting memories”, saidRuss Moore, 2013 Festival Chair. “Every year thousands of families can be seen with blankets spread out or lawn chairs side by side, enjoying each other’s company as they take in the sights and sounds of the festival. Kids explore all parts of the festival from the free Kid’s Fun Zone activities to petting alligators or climbing a rock wall. The family friendly festival is a great place for families to spend a carefree, relaxing weekend.”

The balloons are not visible during mid-day due to wind conditions, but there are many other fun activities for all ages. Festival goers can enjoy the free, fun entertainment featuring something for every member of your family.

Spread out your blanket, grab an ice cold drink and enjoy a variety of live music daily, from country to rock and roll. While the balloons are the stars of the show, do not miss the wide variety of high energy musical performances featuring groups like The Tip Tops at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night. A full musical lineup can be found on gulfcoastballoonfestival.com. 

“The World Famous Disc Connected K-9 Frisbee Dog Show is back again this year by popular demand”, says Moore. Be sure to catch one of the many shows by the World Famous Disc Connected K-9 Frisbee Dog Show, a group of highly trained canine dogs rescued from animal shelters. Toss after toss you will be amazed as man’s best friend defies gravity catching their prized flying saucers. Moore also adds, “Year after year this high flying group of canines truly amazes the crowds with their stunts and tricks. Best of all is the story that is retold during the show. All the dogs participating in the show are actually rescued and rehabilitated from shelters around the U.S. It is a very inspirational story for all of you pet lovers!”

Pet a baby alligator, dance like a butterfly to fun kid’s tunes, paint your face like a tiger or try a little family friendly game of limbo. The free Kid’s Fun Zone offers hours of fun for any age from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Grab an ice cream cone or snack on popcorn as you stroll through our Arts & Crafts Village and Retail Marketplace featuring local crafters, artisans, and retailers. View daily demonstrations from crafters and chefs, find a one of kind piece of art, or grab a souvenir. Vendors open from 2 p.m.–8 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on Saturday.

Tanger Outlets will hold their Kick off and Glow event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. The event features a balloon glow, children’s entertainment and opportunities to win prizes from the stores of Tanger Outlets. Tune up your vocal cords and participant in the Gulf Coast Rising Stars Talent Competition set to take place on Friday and Saturday at Tanger Outlets. Singers compete for a chance to win cash as well as the opportunity to perform on the main stage at the festival. Pre-registration is required and entry forms can be downloaded on the festival website or picked up at both Tanger Outlets Guest Services locations.

Avoid festival traffic by riding the free shuttle busses from Tanger Outlets operating from 2pm-10pm on Friday and Saturday. Festival onsite parking is also available for $5 per vehicle, per day. Onsite parking passes may be purchased for Friday or Saturday allowing for unlimited access each day of the festival.

York Designer Outlet helps commuters cycle to work

2:55pm 17th April 2013 - minsterfm.com

City of York Council is joining forces with local businesses to launch the first ever Park & Pedal initiative in the UK.

In partnership with McArthurGlen York Designer Outlet, TSYS (Total System Services Inc) and First Bus Park & Ride, the initiative aims to encourage commuters to use the car park at the McArthur Glen York Designer Outlet for free and cycle into York’s city centre.

Park & Pedal is funded through the council’s four-year i-Travel initiative, made possible by £4.6 million of government funding which the council successfully bid for in 2011. The initiative encourages commuters to use dedicated cycle routes from the Designer outlet in to York via Fulford Road and linking up with the York cycle network to access all areas of the city.

Hundreds of existing under locker cycle stands are available at the site as well as 10 new secure cycle lockers, which have recently been installed as part of the roll-out of the new scheme.

Commuters can leave their bikes under lock and key and out of sight overnight in the secure lockers, which have 24-hr security patrols and are covered by CCTV. Lockers can be rented via City of York Council (on a first come first served basis) by contacting 01904 551550 and asking for the i-Travel team.

To encourage people to take part in the initiative the York Designer Outlet are offering a 10 per cent discount in many of their shops for those who register on the scheme. To register simply go to www.itravelyork.info and follow the link for Park & Pedal.

Local cycle shops, Fulford Cycles and Street Cycles are also supporting the event with displays on each day of the week commencing the 15 April. Staff will be available to give advice on cycle maintenance and choice of machine. City of York Council cycle trainers will be on hand to advise on cycle training and will be able to escort on the cycle route from the Designer Outlet in York.

Cllr Dave Merrett, Cabinet Member for Transport, Planning and Sustainability, said: “The Park & Pedal initiative is a first for the UK and once again demonstrates that York is leading the way to support more sustainable travel in the city.”

Mike Thomas, Centre Manager at McArthurGlen York Designer Outlets, says, “We’re happy to support the Council’s new Park & Pedal initiative which will help to reduce congestion and encourage local shoppers to start using more sustainable methods of transport. We’re helping to encourage as many shoppers as possible to sign up, by offering an extra 10% off across many of our brands, including Ted Baker, Hugo Boss, Reiss and LK Bennett.”

The initiative will be launched on Wednesday 17 April at the York Designer Outlet Park & Ride site. To find out more details visit http://www.itravelyork.info/ and follow @iTravelYork.

BBQ Grilling Contest at Tanger Outlets Westbrook

by The Middletown Press  Published: Friday, February 22, 2013; Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013 10:50 AM EST

WESTBROOK >> Spring heats up at Tanger Outlets Westbrook with a Backyard Barbecue Contest on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of Tanger’s Taste & Style Weekend. Open to both backyard grillers and professionals, teams will compete for the best pork ribs and the best chicken wings.

Judges will be awarding first, second and third place cash prizes in both categories, comprised of the entry fees — 50 percent will be divided among the two first place winners, 30 percent will be split for the second place winners and third place will split the remaining 20 percent.

The entry fee is $50 per team and open to the first 100 registrants. Advanced registration is required. Call David DelVecchio at (860) 399-8656, ext. 101, for a registration packet, including the rules and regulations.

Tanger’s Taste & Style Weekend will be two full days of food oriented events, including; cooking demonstrations from local chefs, 15 to 20 food trucks, live music and a chance to win a trip for two.

Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone at Tanger Outlets Deer Park

by Greg Sleter - HalfHollowHillsPatch

Shoppers at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park will have a wider food selection to choose from this weekend at Tanger’s Taste and Style Event.

Tanger is partnering with celebrity chef Curtis Stone to celebrate the popularity of food trucks across the nation. On Sunday, Stone will bring his popular cooking show live onstage and will demonstrate several of his signature recipes.

Weekend events include:
• Chef Curtis Stone: Sunday, April 7, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• NYC Food Trucks: Sat. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Live Music: Saturday, April 6, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cooking contest: Sat., April 6, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Tanger customers will also be eligible to win a three-day/two-night trip to Los Angeles where the winner and guest will dine with Curtis Stone at the famed Beverly Hills restaurant THE Blvd, located in the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills hotel.

The winner will also receive a $1,000 shopping spree at Tanger Outlets. Entries for the sweepstakes must be submitted from April 1 to April 28 on the Tanger Outlets website or at a Tanger Outlet Center.

USA Outlet Shopping Festival will debut Memorial Day

The Outlet Marketing Alliance and Shop America Alliance will kick off the first USA Outlet Shopping Festival this Memorial Day weekend. It will be a nationwide event featured with special deals and promotions. It is expected to be an annual event.

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CHIC OUTLET SHOPPING® PARTNERS WITH UNITED AIRLINES MILEAGEPLUS FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM

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The Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages by Value Retail have announced a new joint promotion with United Airlines.

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED STATES - March 14th, 2013 - MileagePlus members can now enjoy a special benefit while shopping at Chic Outlet Shopping^® Villages across Europe. For every €1/£1 spent while shopping at any of the nine Villages, MileagePlus members can earn one mile. Head of Tourism at Value Retail Ian Stazicker adds, "United Airlines services each of the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages in Europe with direct services. This partnership provides MileagePlus members with a great opportunity to discover world leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands with exceptional savings through a unique and authentic European retail experience.”

Truly European in style and ambiance, the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages offer a wonderful day out for guests from the United States with savings of up to 60% on the recommended retail price off some of the world’s most prestigious fashion and lifestyle brands as well as tax-free savings.  The Villages are located close to some of Europe’s finest cities including Dublin, Paris, London and Barcelona and are easily accessible using the new online travel portal at ChicOutletShopping.com where customers can book chauffeur drive, personal shoppers or shopping day packages.

The United Airlines Mileage Plus frequent flyer program has a membership reach of eight million members, with their largest base in North America. To earn the miles, MileagePlus members simply need to present their receipts at the Village Tourist Information or Welcome Centre, where the staff has been trained to recognize and welcome MileagePlus members and record the miles accrual.

For more information visit http://chicoutletshopping.com/en/whats-on/news/item/2012/12/united-mileage.

About Chic Outlet Shopping^®
Chic Outlet Shopping® is a unique concept in outlet shopping created by Value Retail, the only company to specialize exclusively in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping destinations, the Collection of Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages. The Villages offer the authentic previous seasons’ collections of leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands with savings of up to 60%, and sometimes more, on the recommended retail price, all year round. Within easy reach of some of Europe’s and China's favorite gateway cities – London, Dublin, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Bologna, Brussels, Antwerp, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich and, in early 2014, Suzhou and Shanghai – the Villages are defined by high fashion, superior service and hospitality, a calendar of celebrated events, and exceptional value for money. Located in regions of cultural and historic renown, the Villages have become international tourist destinations in their own right. Value Retail's new venture – Value Retail China – to bring the distinctive Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages to China will see the first Village – Suzhou Village™ – located in historic Suzhou, 50 miles west of Shanghai. As with other members of the Collection, Suzhou Village™ will be defined by its offer of international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands, together with an exceptional level of service.

Egg Hunt at Liberty Village Premium Outlets

By Hunterdon County Democrat  on March 10, 2013 at 4:32 PM, updated March 10, 2013 at 4:34 PM




Liberty Village Premium Outlets in Flemington will host an event with the Easter Bunny and egg hunt. The Easter Bunny arrives Saturday, March 30, at 9:45 a.m. at the center’s main entrance (next to Carter’s).

Thousands of plastic eggs filled with treats and prizes for children will be hidden throughout the village. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will begin following the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Bring a camera to capture the moment.

DeLiteful the Clown will meet and greet with children and provide bunny balloons (while supplies last) from 9:45-11 a.m.

Liberty Village Premium Outlets is located at 1 Church St., Flemington. For more information, visit premiumoutlets.com/libertyvillage.

Tanger Outlets Partners With Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone

 
GREENSBORO, NC- March 7, 2013 - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT) Tanger Outlets is the best place to indulge your sense of style and fashion taste this spring. To bring even more fashionable taste to our customers, Tanger Outlets is partnering with celebrity chef Curtis Stone to celebrate gourmet food trucks across the country as part of Tanger Outlet’s Taste and Style Event!

Select Tanger Outlet centers will hold special events where Curtis Stone will bring his popular cooking show live onstage. He will demonstrate his signature recipes while engaging the audience by creating an amazing food event and experience for Tanger Outlet shoppers. At Tanger Outlets Taste and Style Events, you can enjoy great style, good taste and GREAT DEALS!

At each participating location, Tanger Outlets is bringing the food truck craze to customers as local food trucks display their own take on the mobile gourmet scene currently being promoted on Food Network, TLC and the Cooking Channel. The events will feature live music, entertainment and other exciting activities, including food tasting, contests and product demonstrations. Events will take place on Saturdays and Sundays between March 29 and April 28 depending on the Tanger location.

Tanger customers are also eligible to win a three day and two night trip to Los Angeles where the winner and guest will personally dine with Curtis Stone at the famed Beverly Hills restaurant and celebrity hot spot THE Blvd, located in the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills hotel on May 20. The winner will also receive a $1,000.00 shopping spree at Tanger Outlets! Entries for the sweepstakes can be submitted from April 1 – April 28 on the Tanger Outlets website or at a Tanger Outlet Center.

“I am excited to partner with Tanger on the Taste and Style Event because great food brings people together and makes for great memories,” said Chef Curtis Stone. “I’m a huge Tanger fan, luckily I can spot good taste and a great deal. Tanger has it all this spring!”

“We are delighted to partner with Curtis Stone to bring our customers a unique and entertaining shopping experience,” said Steven B. Tanger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. “At Tanger Outlets we work to continually bring exciting events and experiences to our customers and cannot wait to see the local talent that this competition will showcase.”

Exclusive content from Curtis Stone will also be available on Tanger’s website, Facebook and through Tanger Outlet’s mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices.

The scheduled events are:
Participating Centers:

• Locust Grove, GA (March 29 & 30)
• Gonzales, LA (April 6 & 7) Curtis Stone Event, April 6, 1- 3 pm
• Deer Park, NY (April 6 & 7) Curtis Stone Event, April 7, 1- 3 pm
• Phoenix, AZ (April 6 & 7)
• Charleston, SC (April 13 & 14) Curtis Stone Event, April 13, 1-3pm
• Hilton Head, SC (April 13 & 14) Featuring Chef Robert Irvine
• Washington, PA (April 13 & 14)
• Mebane, NC (April 13 & 14) Curtis Stone Event, April 14, 1- 3 pm
• San Marcos, TX (April 20 & 21) Curtis Stone Event, April 20, 2-4 pm
• Houston/Texas City, TX (April 20 & 21) Curtis Stone Event, April 21, 1-3 pm
• Jeffersonville, OH (April 27 & 28)
• Lancaster, PA (April 27 & 28)
• Westbrook, CT (April 27 & 28)

About Curtis Stone:
Curtis Stone began cooking at The Savoy Hotel, in his hometown of Melbourne Australia, at the age of 18. After completing his qualifications as a Chef, he took on his next challenge and set off to Europe seeing what Italy, France and Spain had to offer before finally arriving in London. In London, he started cooking alongside Marco Pierre White, who was the youngest man in the world to be awarded 3 Michelin stars. Curtis started the same afternoon at Marco’s restaurant, The Grill Room, Café Royal.

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 43 upscale outlet shopping centers in 26 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 12.9 million square feet leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 460 different brand name companies. More than 175 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.

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