Canal Walk's new retail mix includes a two-storey H&M

“Evolving consumer trends are impacting shopper behaviour and retail sales and we’ve refreshed the centre to cater to these new trends,” says Gavin Wood, CEO of Canal Walk.

“Consumers want options ... we cater for both the time-pressed shopper seeking a seamless experience, as well as those looking for a more leisurely outing. We are constantly evolving the tenant mix, by introducing new brands. Our marginal vacancy rate is evidence of the great demand for space from both national and international retailers.”

More stores opening, upgrading

Fashion lovers can look forward to a two-level H&M store opening 18 November 2017, which will offer an extensive selection of ladies wear, menswear, kids wear, home, accessories, bags, shoes, beauty products, lingerie, H&M Mama and H&M Sport.

First stand-alone stores in South Africa, include newly opened NYX Professional Makeup and Fabiani Womenswear, with firsts to the Western Cape of Blockhouse, Folli Follie and Bogart Man. There is also an additional number of new store openings, which include new or new-look flagship stores of Sportscene, Exact, Tekkie Town, Ackermans, Incredible Connection, Beds from Home and Fossil.

Adding to the food offering, Primi has recently unveiled its new-look restaurant with Nu Health Food Café, Brocka and Haagen-Dazs opening soon.

In addition, Nu Metro has recently revamped the multiplex cinema, which has one of the biggest screens in the Western Cape, as part of Cape Town’s new Scene Xtreme 4K projector cinema. It is also the first cinema in the city to feature the top-of-the-range all-around 360 degrees-sound Dolby Atmos sound system.