But Tanger management insists that, on the whole, its outlet centers are continuing to perform well, with relatively consistent traffic and strong sales by the vast majority of its tenants. As it recaptures the square footage related to bankruptcies and brandwide restructurings, it should have little trouble filling that space with other tenants who recognize that outlets -- as CEO Steven Tanger reminded investors earlier this year -- "remain an important and profitable channel of distribution for retailers and manufacturers."