Certainly, you’ve read, heard about, or maybe even experienced those global supply chain issues. Whether it is clothes, food, cars, computers – or everything in between – it is either not being produced to public demand levels or simply not making it from point A to point B in anything like the time we’re accustomed.

While that may seem like a pain in the neck at any time, it’s proving especially worrying for holiday shoppers. And with the Christmas season upon us, many of us are just now facing the alarming thought of a holiday with no gifts to give – or maybe even Christmas in July – if we have not already made our purchase.

But while some of us may look at news stories such as the Oct. 19, 2021, CBS News report below and boggle – others of us are not so concerned.

“Clogged ports, a stressed trucking industry, labor shortages, higher demand and higher shipping costs are all impacting shipments of toys, electronics, apparel and more. The supply chain issues are not only impacting imports from China, where many of this year’s hottest toys are made, but also shipments within the United States.

[In September], CBS News reported that the Port of Los Angeles, which handles 40% of U.S. imports, is facing a record backlog.

East Coast ports are seeing record volume as well. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently reported that it moved more cargo in August 2021 than in any other August on record.”

Those who are not panicking do not have some sort of secret shipping code or shady access to backchannels – they simply know something that many have discovered through the years. There is a shopping option right here in north Georgia that delivers just about anything you could want at prices comparable or even better than anything you can find online.

And the best news? It offers an alternative to the current will-it-or-won’t-it nature of digital shopping and those shipping and supply chain woes.

All it takes to join those savvy holiday shoppers is a short drive to Banks Crossing, Ga., and its expansive Tanger Outlet Malls. Located at 800 Steven B Tanger Blvd, Commerce, GA 30529, right off Interstate 85, Tanger Outlets offer you just about anything you can think of to fulfill your holiday gift needs.

With 67 total stores, Tanger features nationally and internationally known brands that provide quality, style, and substance – all at an economical price.

Whether you’re looking for:

Clothing
Cosmetics
Eyewear
Footwear
Food/Cooking
Formal wear
Home improvement and Tools
Jewelry
Perfume and grooming/Bathing products
Outdoors equipment
Sporting goods

You will find it at Tanger Outlets Commerce. These varied and accessible shops have pleased shoppers for 40 years after opening their doors in 1981

And while they are not open 24/7, they are currently on extended weekend shopping hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. These windows allowing you plenty of time to load up on whatever your needs may be. And there are constant sales and exclusive offers always underway, meaning that you can not only walk away satisfied but do so without breaking the bank. That includes Black Friday shopping, which begins at 6 a.m. Friday, November 26.

Simply visit Tanger’s website here https://www.tangeroutlet.com/commerce to uncover exclusive deals, and you can even plan out your visit while you check for special events and bargains in the wide variety of stores on site.

And, because Tanger is working to keep you safe, they are ensuring safety precautions to help us all get through the holiday season healthy. That includes offering hand sanitizer and cleaning stations throughout, as well as socially distanced options if necessary – including curbside pickup for some stores.

No matter how much you need to get done, you will find a shopping experience to suit you. And when you’re hungry or in need of refreshment or rest, Banks Crossing features dozens of restaurants, specialty shops, and hotel accommodations outside of Tanger to help fulfill your requirements.

So, if you want to avoid the unknown proposition that is online shopping this holiday season, know that there is a place just an easy drive from metro Atlanta – and all points north – designed to meet all your needs and make sure that you arrive at the holidays with an armful of gifts and memories to impart in the giving.