Outlet Malls
Brand Name Apparel and Consumer Goods
Outlet malls consist of brand name discount stores often located outside
of city limits, but near vacation destination spots. This makes them
an ideal place for tourists and vacationing families to shop and save on a
variety of personal and household products. Individual stores in the
outlet malls sell clothing, sporting goods, electronics, footwear,
jewelry, and home goods, as well as many other brand name products at
deeply discounted prices. These items are surplus or slightly
irregular and come directly from the manufacturer. Out-of-town
locations help minimize the outlet mall's overhead costs. Outlet
store operators may also have contractual obligations to minimize
competition with manufacturers and many must be located at least twelve
miles outside of major cities.
Factory outlet malls originally developed as stores attached to a factory or warehouse, and sold surplus stock at discounted prices. Today, the typical factory outlet mall consists of many outlet stores grouped together in a convenient location, conducive to leisurely shopping. There are outlet malls in just about every state and adjacent to many popular tourist destinations; as such, many people look forward to a day trip to the outlets while on vacation. Be aware, however, that some items sold at outlet stores are not bargains. This helpful MSN Money article, Are Outlet Malls For Suckers?, cautions shoppers about some outlet mall shopping pitfalls.
On OutletMalls.us, you will find a directory of selected factory outlet malls for your shopping convenience. With outlet malls popping up nationwide, chances are you will come across one in your travels. However, if you find yourself itching for an outlet shopping experience without the drive and the crowds; you can enjoy shopping online at the Real Outlets shopping site listed below. Get ready to go shopping!
Outlet Mall Chains
- VF Outlet
This firm is a leader in the outlet retail industry. VF Outlet stores offer brand name jeans, intimate apparel, sportswear, outdoor products, backpacks, swimwear and children's apparel. VF brand names, including Vanity Fair, Lee, Wrangler, Nautica, JanSport and Lily of France, are sold in 71 outlet locations nationwide.
www.VFFO.com - Tanger Outlet Centers
Tanger pioneered the factory outlet center industry when it opened its first outlet mall in 1981. Today, Tanger features over 30 outlet centers nationwide.
www.TangerOutlet.com - Chelsea Premium Outlets
Operates over 35 centers featuring an unparalleled collection of designer and name brand outlet stores.
www.PremiumOutlets.com - Mills Corporation
Virginia-based real estate investment trust (REIT) features over 35 outlet shopping centers nationwide. During 2007, Mills properties were acquired by Simon Property Group.
www.MillsCorp.com - Prime Outlets
Operates more than 25 outlet malls in Eastern United States, Texas, and the West Coast.
www.PrimeOutlets.com - Horizon Group Properties
Enjoy shopping at 10 outlet shopping centers located in 8 states, including many famous name brand stores.
www.HorizonGroup.com - Belz Enterprises
Tennessee real estate developer and property management firm features several factory outlet malls in the USA and Puerto Rico.
www.Belz.com
Online Outlet Malls
- Real Outlets
If you can't get to your favorite outlet center today, try online factory outlet shopping! Shop for quality merchandise direct from the manufacturer.
www.RealOutlets.com
Other Malls and Stores
- Discount Stores – off-price retailers.
- Outlet Stores – factory outlet shopping.
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