[company_age]43.0[/company_age][employees]501-1000 employees[/employees][funding]post_ipo_debt[/funding][description]Tanger Outlets is a leading operator of open-air outlet shopping centers in the United States and Canada. The company owns and operates 37 outlet centers in 20 states and Canada, encompassing over 13.5 million square feet of leasable space. Tanger Outlets is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, and employs approximately 1,200 people. The company's primary business model involves leasing retail space to brand-name and designer outlet stores, offering shoppers a wide variety of discounted merchandise. Tanger Outlets differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on providing a high-quality shopping experience with a curated selection of stores, convenient locations, and exceptional customer service. The company also emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and community involvement.[/description][ps]Leasing retail space to brand-name and designer outlet stores.[/ps]