It began pouring tens of millions of dollars into converting the property into an outlet center, said Mr. Lowe.

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Value Retail provides sample itineraries for travelers incorporating the Chic Outlet Shopping experience as part of their trip and suggest a slew of other noteworthy destinations around each outlet center worth checking out.

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Obviously, I am more than happy to write for a mainstream news outlet where differing opinions are allowed to flourish, but I am less comfortable with the notion of being permanently affiliated with an overtly left-of-center (sometimes activist) outlet.

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For starters, there is a law that says foreign retailers are not allowed to sell goods directly to the public, so Wal-Mart built a wholesale distribution center instead of their typical retail outlet.

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This marks a change in strategy for shopping center operators like Taubman Centers, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers and Simon Group.

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It is clear that many of the best retailers and shopping center owners are focused on giving consumers more than just an outlet to purchase goods.

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No need to head down to the hotel business center when I am on the road or search for a Fed-Ex outlet in an unfamiliar town.

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