Core Insights - Tanger reported strong third-quarter performance, leading to an increase in guidance for 2025, driven by sales momentum, recent property acquisitions, and a diversified tenant mix [1][6] - The company is optimistic about the holiday outlook, indicating robust tenant demand and record leasing volume [2][5] Financial Performance - For the third quarter ended September 30, net income available to common shareholders was $31.8 million, or 28 cents per share, compared to $24.6 million, or 22 cents per share, in the prior year [2] - Funds from operations (FFO) available to common shareholders was $71.1 million, or 60 cents per share, up from $62.7 million, or 54 cents per share, in the prior year [3] - Tanger raised its guidance for diluted FFO per share to $2.28 to $2.32, from a previous forecast of $2.24 to $2.31 [3] Operational Highlights - Occupancy rate was 97.4% as of September 30, 2025, compared to 96.6% on June 30, 2025, and 97.4% on September 30, 2024 [10] - Average tenant sales per square foot increased to $475 for the 12 months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $465 for the 12 months ended June 30, 2025, and $438 for the 12 months ended September 30, 2024 [11] Strategic Initiatives - The company launched everyday Black Friday sales on November 1, promoting them through various channels to drive early customer engagement [4] - Tanger remains active in the acquisitions market, having added three lifestyle centers and three outlet centers in the past couple of years [6][7] - The acquisition of Legends Outlets for $130 million was completed, with expectations of an 8% return in the first year [8][9]

Core Insights - Walmart is launching its annual holiday sales events to attract budget-conscious shoppers and maintain its market dominance during the critical shopping season [1][2] Sales Events - Walmart will hold three major sales events, known as Walmart Deals Events, with priority access for loyalty members. The first event is scheduled from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, with early online access for Walmart+ members starting on the evening of Nov. 13 [2] - The second event will take place from Nov. 25 to Nov. 30, with early access for Walmart+ members beginning on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. ET. The final event will start on Cyber Monday [2] Discounts and Consumer Behavior - Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner announced that some products will be discounted by up to 60%, with thousands of deals priced under $20, aiming to attract shoppers facing financial pressures [3] - Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan noted that while the American consumer remains strong, the middle class is increasingly feeling economic strain, which influences spending behavior [3][5] Retail Environment - Retailers are emphasizing value to consumers due to economic challenges and tariff-related price increases. Joe Feldman from Telsey Advisory Group highlighted that consumers are shopping more frequently but spending less, focusing on value and being selective with discretionary purchases [6][8] - Competition among retailers is intensifying, with companies like Amazon and Best Buy launching their own promotional events to attract customers during the holiday season [8] Pricing Trends - Feldman indicated that promotions this year may be used to counteract tariff-related price increases, suggesting that discounts may be less steep compared to previous years, with products potentially being 30% off instead of 40% [9]

Core Insights - Numerator has released early results from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2025, highlighting consumer spending and shopping behavior during the event [1] Purchase Data Findings - The average spend per order during Prime Big Deal Days 2025 was $45.42, with 44% of orders under $20 and 90% under $100 [4] - The average household expenditure was approximately $104.69, with 14% of households spending over $200 [4] - Over half (53%) of households made 2 or more orders, while 10% placed 5 or more orders [4] - The top-selling items included Dawn Platinum Powerwash, Premier Protein Shakes, and Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, with three of the top five items also being bestsellers during July's Prime Day [4] Buyer Survey Findings - 90% of shoppers were aware of the event prior to shopping, and 83% indicated that the sales event was a primary reason for shopping on Amazon [4] - 58% of shoppers expressed high satisfaction with the deals, while 14% felt the deals were better than those offered during July's Prime Day [4] - 45% of shoppers purchased items they had been waiting to buy on sale, and 35% shopped for items included in general deals [4] - Economic factors influenced purchasing decisions, with 48% of shoppers indicating tariffs impacted their choices and 29% being more cautious due to the economic climate [4] Competitive Shopping Behavior - More than half (56%) of shoppers compared prices with other retailers, with 68% comparing with Walmart and 43% with Target [4] - 36% of shoppers participated in Walmart Holiday Deals, and 27% shopped during Target Circle Week [4] - A significant portion of shoppers (61%) plans to shop on Black Friday and 58% on Cyber Monday [4] Holiday Shopping Insights - 23% of shoppers purchased holiday gifts during the sale, with a third completing at least half of their holiday gift shopping [4] - 84% of shoppers indicated they would "definitely" or "probably" shop on Amazon for holiday items in the next three months [4] Category Insights - The most reported categories purchased included Apparel & Shoes (26%), Household Essentials (26%), and Beauty & Cosmetics (22%) [5] - The data was based on 65,787 orders from 28,543 unique households, with a survey conducted among 5,120 verified buyers [5]