South magazine 60: Celebration & Arts Issue | Page 9

FACE OF
TANGER
TANGER OUTLETS - VALUE SHOPPING
When STEVEN TANGER invented the
idea of retail outlets with his father, Stanley,
in 1981in Burlington, North Carolina, he
had no clue that the concept would spark
the fire that is now the largest empire in
selling top-branded close-out merchandise
in America—and likely the world. “Having
watched Tanger Outlets grow from a
four-person business, I take great pride in
the company that bears my family name.
We grew this company out of a motivation
to provide customers with a consistent first-
class shopping experience offering a true
value to the customer,” he stated.
Tanger Outlet Centers continues to attract
more than 185 million shoppers annually.
With 42 upscale outlet shopping centers
in 21 states, representing more than 500
different brand names, Tanger Outlets con-
tinues to expand across the nation with new
centers in Savannah, GA, Grand Rapids, MI,
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket,
CT, and Southaven, MS. Tanger is proud to
be a solid contributor to job growth in the
U.S. His enterprise employs over 44,000
people across the country, “We pride our-
selves on a dedicated entrepreneurial spirit
in putting Americans to work. We believe
in the long-term growth of the dynamic re-
gions where our centers are located and will
continue to bring jobs to their residents.”
As a leader, Steven Tanger motivates his
people with his vision to serve his compa-
ny’s customers, “Our mission is clear and
straightforward – provide the highest level
of service and value to our customers, be a
thoughtful partner to our retail tenants, and
provide a goal- oriented vision of the future
to our stakeholders. I think this mission is
one that is easily understood – in my role
as CEO, I understand that it’s my job first
and foremost to personify that mission. It’s
a job I take very seriously.”
Being a good corporate citizen has always
been an important part of Tanger’s formula
for success. “A big part of our mission at
Tanger is to contribute positively to the
various communities in which we operate.
Tanger concentrates its charitable efforts in
two important areas: support and develop-
ment of children’s causes and the ongoing
battle against breast cancer.” To date,
Tanger has raised over $15 million for the
fight to end breast cancer.
All the Tanger Outlets centers are archi-
tecturally sympathetic to their locations,
reflecting local cultures incorporating
regional references like he lighthouse at
the Savannah location. Bringing great
values to its customers for discounts on
iconic brands including Nike Factory Store,
Talbots, Under Armour, Gap Factory Store
and Banana Republic Factory Store. Steven
Tanger continues to fearlessly raise the bar
for excellent quality delivered at great prices
and never forgets the regional roots of each
location. FOR A LOCATION NEAR YOU, GO
TO TANGEROUTLET.COM OR CALL
866.956.9241
“THE GREATEST ENEMY TO ANY ENTREPRENEUR IS THE FEAR
OF FAILURE.’ WHILE IT’S A VERY REAL AND RATIONAL FEAR,
IT’S ALSO WHAT HOLDS PEOPLE BACK FROM FOLLOWING
THEIR PASSIONS AND CREATING GREAT THINGS. YOU MUST
LEARN TO ACCEPT THAT FEAR AND NOT LET IT STOP YOU.”
- STEVEN TANGER, CEO, TANGER OUTLETS
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