FlyingTee has inked a deal to open its third golf entertainment center, Tee Suite, at the under-construction outlet mall on Staten Island’s waterfront.

FlyingTee -- an interactive entertainment brand -- will open its first New York City-based TEE SUITE at Empire Outlets, the Advance has learned.

Strong retail numbers last year from department stores Macy’s Inc. and Nordstrom Inc. raised hopes that the beleaguered mall industry would finally rebound.

Columbia Sportwear is gearing up for an April opening at Empire Outlets, said a spokesman for the company.

Lucky Brand, the popular Los Angeles, Calif.-based denim and apparel retailer, will open its first Staten Island location in Empire Outlets, which is being built on the St. George waterfront.

Denim retailer Lucky Brand is heading to the under-construction outlet mall on Staten Island’s waterfront, Commercial Observer has learned.

Popular luggage retailer Samsonite will be among the first stores to open its doors at New York City’s first outlet mall, the Advance has learned.

American Eagle Outfitters and Guess are among the retailers hiring for positions at the St. George-based Empire Outlets.

True Religion, Cotton On and Francesca’s are among the first companies hiring for positions at the St. George-based Empire Outlets.

Gap Inc. is among the first retailers to hire for sales, manegerial and other positions at the St. George-based Empire Outlets.