But things went sour over the years as the nature of outlet stores changed.
The total number of outlet stores soared by 9,350 to 13,032 during the same period.
Women were rushing into the center as if it was the opening of an outlet store.
Now people will drive to outlet stores to save money.
She said shopping at the center's 170 manufacturer's outlet stores was running 12 to 15 percent ahead of a year ago.
The town is a tourist destination known for its many outlet stores.
To pretend that outlet stores offer lower prices is another lie.
The company plans to cull its 245 outlet stores to around 200 by the end of this year.
At the same time, several new outlet stores announced their entry into in the mall.
They are a chain of outlet stores that offer discounts.
