Thursday, September 11, 2008

Tanger Celebrates Grand Opening of 75 Outlet Stores in Washington, PA


(L-R) Richard Bonds, Pennsylvania Tourism Director; Senator J. Barry Stout, Frank Salucci, GM Tanger Washington, PA; Stanley K. Tanger, Chairman & CEO, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.; Jerome Bettis, former Pittsburgh Steelers player; Steven B. Tanger, President & COO, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.; State Representative Tim Solobay; Jeff Kotuls, Director of Washington, PA Chamber of Commerce and Larry Maggi, Chairman, South Strabane Township, PA Board of Commissioners.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers’ Great Jerome Bettis (middle left photo) Among Those Participating In Tanger’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony


GREENSBORO, NC--The new Tanger Outlet Center in Washington, Pennsylvania celebrated its official Grand Opening August 29 with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Pittsburgh Steelers’ legend Jerome Bettis; Stanley K. Tanger, (top left photo) Chairman and CEO and Steven B. Tanger, (middle right photo) President and COO of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.; Richard Bonds, State Executive Director of Tourism Marketing along with other local and state dignitaries officially opened the new Tanger Outlet Center.

“We are excited to introduce the Tanger Brand of great outlet shopping to Western Pennsylvania,” stated Steven B. Tanger, President and Chief Operating Officer of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

“Pittsburgh area bargain hunters can enjoy an outlet shopping adventure that features many upscale shopping amenities, a collection of the world’s most popular brand name outlet stores and true outlet savings direct from the manufacturer,” added Mr. Tanger.

The new Tanger Outlet Center in Washington, PA features 75 popular outlet brands including American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Children’s Place, Coach Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Harry and David, Nike Factory Store, Nine West Outlet, Old Navy, Skechers, Timberland Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Wilson’s Leather Outlet and many more. Shoppers can also relax and enjoy a meal in the center’s food court.

During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Tanger officially kicked off the company’s 15th annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign by making a $1,500 donation to the American Cancer Society of Washington County, PA.

Tanger’s national campaign, which takes place September 17th through October 19th, has now raised more that $5.1 million to fight breast cancer in the communities that Tanger serves across the country.

Tanger also showed its support for children and education by making a $1,500 donation to the Trinity Area School District and a donation to the Jerome Bettis “Bus Stops Here” Foundation to help under privileged children.

Tanger’s Grand Opening honored Pennsylvania’s tradition for great fall festivals. Friday, August 29th -September 1st , more than 200,000 Grand Opening shoppers enjoyed a Labor Day weekend filled with outlet shopping and fun including a Giant Ferris Wheel, a Classic Carousel, Carnival-Style games & activities, prize giveaways, strolling entertainment, a patriotic fireworks display and a center-wide Grand Opening Sidewalk Sale.

Jerome Bettis thrilled hundreds of Pittsburgh Steelers fans by signing autographs on Friday, August 29th.

Located on Interstate 79, Exit 41 Meadowlands/Racetrack Road, just 20 minutes south of Pittsburgh, the new Tanger Outlet Center in Washington, PA is the Pittsburgh area’s first, authentic brand name outlet shopping center. This is Tanger’s second outlet center in Pennsylvania. Tanger also operates the popular Tanger Outlet Center in Lancaster, PA.

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., (NYSE:SKT) a publicly traded REIT, presently has ownership interests in or management responsibilities for 32 shopping centers in 22 states coast-to-coast, totaling approximately 9.5 million square feet, leased to over 2,100 stores that are operated by over 400 different store brands. The Tanger Outlet Center in Washington, PA can be reached at 724-225-8435.

Contact: Mike Buescher, (336) 834-6826, mebuescher@tangeroutlet.com

3200 Northline Ave., Suite 360 l Greensboro, NC 27408 l PH 336-834-6826 l FAX 336-852-7954

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