Leslie Gallardo on consumer trends
From Tanger CEO: Outlet consumer is an 'aspirational' costumer · · CNBC Television
“Because of that, we're seeing customers come, stay longer, come during the week. That's why that food and beverage part of our business seems to be doing better than it has in the past.”
On , Leslie Gallardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at TANGER INC, spoke about consumer trends during Tanger CEO: Outlet consumer is an 'aspirational' costumer on CNBC Television.
About Leslie Gallardo
Leslie Gallardo, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Tanger, has been involved in the company's recent strategic shifts, as described by CEO Stephen Yalof in September 2024 interviews. Yalof stated that Tanger has been "reinventing" its centers by adding more food, entertainment, and other uses to attract customers, and has been focusing on "merchandising more to a local customer" rather than relying solely on tourists. He noted that the company acquired a shopping center in Huntsville, Alabama, and built a new one in Nashville, Tennessee, citing population growth in the "Southern corridor." Yalof described the outlet consumer as an "aspirational" customer seeking value, and said Tanger is working to attract a younger demographic by adding brands like Sephora, which he said would be the first in an outlet environment. He also mentioned that apparel categories, including athleisure brands like Athleta and Vuori, have been performing well, and that the company has increased "conspicuous security" in response to retail theft in certain geographies.