Tanger Outlets and LugLess Partner to Make Holiday Shopping Stress (and Bag) Free

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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE: SKT) has partnered with LugLess to facilitate holiday shopping by allowing customers to ship purchases directly from stores to any domestic address. This service, called Shop. Ship. Smile, aims to enhance the overall shopping experience by eliminating the need for additional trips to the post office. Launching at the National Harbor location on November 20, 2020, the program offers complimentary shipping supplies and personalized letters for gifts, showcasing a commitment to innovative customer service.

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• Launch of innovative shipping service enhances customer shopping experience.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT), a leader in the outlet industry, announced its partnership with leading low-cost shipping service, LugLess, to offer busy holiday shoppers the ability to send their purchases from the outlet directly to any domestic address.

The partnership, which will launch at the Tanger Outlets National Harbor location in late November, is designed to give out-of-town shoppers the option of sending their purchases home or directly to their loved ones for the holidays. By enabling customers to shop and ship in just one stop, this innovative service eliminates the time and hassle of making a second trip to the Post Office.

"We continue to look for innovative services and offerings that enhance the shopping experience," said Stephen Yalof, President and COO of Tanger Outlets. "LugLess is an innovative service that allows our visitors to shop more without the hassle of having to lug all of their items home. Through this partnership, which we have piloted at Tanger Outlets National Harbor, customers can ship their shopping haul home or direct to their gift recipients for the holidays, making shopping while traveling easier than ever before."

Visitors to Tanger's National Harbor location can use one of the LugLess+Tanger-branded self-service kiosks at the shopper services suite to take advantage of the Shop. Ship. Smile program. Complimentary boxes and shipping supplies will be available, and customers shipping gifts directly to the recipient will have the option of adding a personalized letter.

"Launching the Shop. Ship. Smile. program with Tanger Outlets allows us to demonstrate the utility and flexibility of the LugLess shipping platform, which is best known for helping travelers to ship luggage and sports equipment ahead when flying," said Aaron Kirley, President of Lugless. "We're excited to continue our work with Tanger to allow people to shop more and lug less."

The service is scheduled to launch on November 20th, 2020. For more information, please visit:  www.lugless.com/tanger.

About Tanger Factory Outlet Centers
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading operator of open-air upscale outlet shopping centers that owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 38 centers. Tanger's operating properties are located in 20 states and in Canada, totaling approximately 14.1 million square feet, leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 500 different brand name companies. The Company has more than 39 years of experience in the outlet industry and is a publicly-traded REIT. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the Company's website at www.tangeroutlets.com.

About LugLess
LugLess offers the only cost-competitive alternative to checking bags at the airport by enabling travelers to ship luggage directly to their destination for less than $20. The LugLess platform makes it easy and intuitive to send luggage with existing logistics networks at a discounted price that is often less than checking a bag. This ultra-low-cost shipping service provides travelers a simple, affordable solution to the frustration, inconvenience and rising costs of carrying and checking luggage at the airport. For more information visit: www.lugless.com.

Media Contacts
Quentin Pell, VP of Corporate Communications and Enterprise Risk Management, quentin.pell@tangeroutlets.com 
Carin Warner, media@lugless.com  

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Tanger Factory Outlet Centers and LugLess about?

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers has partnered with LugLess to offer a shipping service for holiday shoppers, allowing them to send purchases directly to any domestic address.

When does the Shop. Ship. Smile program launch at Tanger Outlets?

The Shop. Ship. Smile program is scheduled to launch on November 20, 2020.

How does the shipping service work for Tanger customers?

Customers at Tanger Outlets can use self-service kiosks to ship their purchases, with complimentary boxes and shipping supplies provided.

What benefits does the new shipping service offer to Tanger shoppers?

The shipping service streamlines the shopping experience, enabling customers to avoid extra trips to the post office and allowing for gift personalization.

What is the stock symbol for Tanger Factory Outlet Centers?

The stock symbol for Tanger Factory Outlet Centers is SKT.