NEWS RELEASE Glimcher Realty Trust 180 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 www.glimcher.com INVESTORS: Lisa A. Indest SVP, Finance and Accounting 614.887.5844 lindest@glimcher.com MEDIA: Karen Bailey Director, Corporate Communications 614.887.5847 kbailey@glimcher.com GLIMCHER ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE OUTLET COLLECTIONTM | JERSEY GARDENS Elizabeth, NJ—(October 30, 2013) — Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE: GRT) today announced the completed redevelopment of The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens, New Jersey’s largest outlet mall. The grand reopening of The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens will be held on October 30th and will showcase the center’s $30 million renovation. Weekend events for shoppers include swag bag giveaways, prize drawings, free coupon books, social media contests, charity events, and other fun family activities. Inspired by famous luxury brands on New York City’s Fifth Avenue, The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens’ stunning new look adds sleek contemporary lines, warm colors, glass and stainless steel railings, and drop ceiling light fixtures. Newly redesigned restroom facilities, sustainable concourse furniture, and a new dining emporium also add to the center’s appeal. New tenants joining the center during the renovation include Coach, Coach Men, True Religion, Calvin Klein Accessories, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Lego, and Century 21 Department Store. The center’s tenant roster also includes key outlet brands like Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Lord & Taylor Outlet, and Nike Factory Store. “Minutes from Newark International Airport and less than 30 minutes from New York City, The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens has become the premier enclosed outlet mall in the Northeast,” said Michael P. Glimcher, Chairman and CEO of Glimcher. “Through this renovation, we’re combining firstclass amenities, a luxury aesthetic, and premium brands, resulting in a new class of fashion outlet shopping.” “We are proud of our success during the last 15 years, and believe with the redevelopment and new tenant mix, we are well positioned for continued success. We are also fortunate to have such a strong partnership with the City of Elizabeth, which has been instrumental in our continued growth,” says Denise Palazzo, general manager of the mall since its opening in 1999. The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens employs 5,000 people and welcomes more than 18 million shoppers from every state and over 160 countries. About The Outlet Collection │ Jersey Gardens Glimcher began development of Jersey Gardens in 1997, and the mall opened in 1999. Close to Newark, N.J., and New York City, the center is the largest outlet mall in New Jersey and a major tourist attraction, seeing approximately 18 million visitors a year from more than 160 countries. The mall became The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens in 2012 and added the largest Tommy Hilfiger store in the U.S. as well as tenants like Century 21, Coach Factory, Puma, True Religion, G by Guess, and Lego. The mall is currently anchored by Century 21, Lord & Taylor Outlet, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike Factory Store, and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. About Glimcher Realty Trust Glimcher Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust, is a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of retail properties, including mixed use, open-air and enclosed regional malls as well as outlet centers. Glimcher Realty Trust’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GRT.” Glimcher Realty Trust’s Series G, Series H, and Series I preferred shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “GRTPRG,” “GRTPRH,” and “GRTPRI” respectively. Glimcher Realty Trust is a component of both the Russell 2000® Index, representing small cap stocks, and the Russell 3000® Index, representing the broader market. Glimcher® is a registered trademark of Glimcher Realty Trust. The trademark registration for The Outlet Collection is currently pending.