GREENSBORO, N.C., June 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It's no secret that shopping ranks at the top of the list of activities planned for the summer travel and vacation season. Now more than ever, savvy shoppers are heading to Tanger Outlets for big savings on great brands. This summer, Tanger Outlet Centers is also rewarding bargain hunters across America that schedule their outlet shopping excursion to Tanger with a group of friends. Tanger's annual Summer With Friends Campaign is taking place June 15-July 18, 2009.
Tanger will be providing bonus savings and incentives to customers this summer that make the smart decision to plan ahead and get the gang together for a day of outlet shopping fun at Tanger. The more friends that are in each Tanger shopping group, the better the rewards. These rewards include free Tanger coupon books (up to a $5 value), exclusive Summer With Friends shopping totes and a delicious gift from Harry and David.
SUMMER WITH FRIENDS REWARDS:
Bring 3 Friends -- each shopper receives a Free Coupon Book (up to a $5 value). Bring 5 Friends -- each shopper receives a Free Coupon Book and Free Shopping Tote. Bring 7-10 Friends -- each shopper receives a Free Coupon Book, Free Shopping Tote and a Free pack of Harry and David's popular Moose Munch popcorn and nut snack mix.
In order to take part in Tanger's Summer With Friends program, shopping groups should pre-register their visit prior to arriving for their shopping excursion at Tanger. Pre-registering is easy and can be done conveniently online at www.tangeroutlet.com, or by visiting any Tanger Shopper Services Center.
"A shopping trip to all of the brand name stores at Tanger Outlets makes a great summer getaway that will be even more fun when you share the experience with several of your best friends," said Steven B. Tanger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. "While our Summer With Friends campaign rewards you and your shopping companions with free gifts and bonus savings, carpooling with your friends is also a great way to both save on the cost of gas this summer and to go green by reducing carbon emissions from the air we breathe."
More than 150 million value conscious consumers each year find their favorite brand name fashions, accessories, items for the home and more, at low prices direct from the manufacturer at Tanger Outlet Centers. "When shoppers see our familiar Tanger sign along the highway this summer, they can have full confidence knowing that they are going to find real value and savings on first quality merchandise from the brands they love and trust," added Steven B. Tanger.
Handy Tips For Shopping With Friends:
1) Leave Room for the Bargains:
Depending on the size of your group, make sure to drive a vehicle with enough room to carry your shopping friends plus all of the shopping bags filled with the great deals you are going to find at Tanger.
2) Divide and Conquer:
In order to make sure that everyone in your group gets to visit and spend enough time in their favorite brand name outlet stores, it may make sense (at least for a while) to break into smaller groups once at Tanger. Programing each other's cell phone number ahead of time is a good idea.
3) Visit tangeroutlet.com:
Before heading to Tanger, visit www.tangeroutlet.com first to find the center layout and listing of stores. Your group can then decide beforehand which stores you'll want to visit together and which ones separately.
4) A Little Help from Your Friends:
Let your shopping friends know about any special items you are searching for. They can help you find items that you might otherwise overlook.
5) Re-energize by Taking a Break:
In case you get separated from your shopping companions or if you plan to split up, make sure to decide ahead of time on a place and time to meet. You and your friends can take a break together, enjoy a soft drink and a snack from an onsite restaurant or vending machine and show each other what you have purchased so far, before heading back to the stores.
6) Have Patience. Have Fun:
Don't forget that everyone shops at their own pace. When shopping with a group, try to be patient and flexible so that everybody has a good time.
7) You Won't Believe the Great Deal I Found:
Plan to go to a restaurant at or near Tanger after your outlet shopping adventure. It will be a great way to relax, and give everyone a chance to share all of their stories on the bargains they found. A list of onsite restaurants or ones near Tanger can be found on each Tanger center's home page on www.tangeroutlet.com.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., (NYSE:SKT) a publicly traded REIT, presently has ownership interests in or management responsibilities for 33 shopping centers in 22 states coast-to-coast, totaling approximately 10.2 million square feet, leased to over 2,200 stores that are operated by over 400 different store brands. For more information call 800-4-TANGER or visit www.tangeroutlet.com.