Outlet Mall
A shopping center dedicated to discount outlets for brand name manufacturers, outlet malls are most often located in rural areas or tourist locations. It is a large group of stores, usually outside a town or a city, that each sell clothes, goods, etc. made by a particular company, for a reduced price.
- Outlet malls are often found on the outskirts of large cities or in small tows (where real estate is cheap)
- Common areas are usually outdoors - reducing operating costs
- Are cheaper to build and operate than classic indoor-malls
- Often appeal to tourists who drive to them for a longer shopping experience
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Outlet mall stores often offer deals and reduced prices vs. their standard storefronts
- Outlet mall stores are often used by retailer to sell excess inventory, odd lots and/or out-of season items