Consumers are not the only ones who have to tighten taps in Cape Town. As South Africa's Mother City approaches the dreaded Day Zero, retailers and shopping centres have to rethink their strategies to keep business running efficiently throughout the drought. 13 Feb 2018
Consumers spend more over the festive period - not because of improved circumstances but mostly because of factors such as better marketing and relatively low interest rates, said Dawie Roodt, chief economist for the Efficient Group. Speaking to the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), he noted that new developments such as Black Friday have also contributed to the spending 'binge'. 2 Feb 2018
As possibly the world's oldest economic activity, retailing didn't venture away from the traditional street, with its congestion, grime and weather exposure, until about 1800. This resulted in new types of retail space, including enclosed shopping arcades and freestanding or anchor department stores. These are still evident in cities today. 26 Jan 2018
Malls throughout the Eastern Cape are expecting a "record-breaking" festive season, reporting a surge in foot traffic compared to previous years. 19 Dec 2017
Black Friday 2017 saw shoppers lining up in and outside stores to ensure they did not miss out on limited deals. Some retailers opened their doors at midnight while others extended trading by a few hours. Customers took full advantage of the extended trading hours, leaving some shopping malls overwhelmed with the influx of bargain hunters. 12 Dec 2017
Melville's 27 Boxes, a mall made from shipping containers, only built in 2014, is already undergoing a a revamp in order to remain relevant as a family and entertainment destination. The relaunch takes place on Friday evening, 17 November. 13 Nov 2017
Changing consumer shopping habits and the rise of online shopping means that shopping malls are having to re-invent themselves by becoming lifestyle and event destinations. 12 Oct 2017
The Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille and the MEC of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, officially opened Table Bay Mall late last week, the biggest investment by Zenprop Property Holdings in the Western Cape. 2 Oct 2017
SACSC president Malcolm Horne and Nedbank Corporate Investment Banking's Robin Lockhart-Ross with Spectrum Award winner representatives from Menlyn Park Shopping Centre.
The 2017 Retail, Design and Development Awards (RDDA) winners were announced on the opening day of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Annual Congress, held in Cape Town's International Convention Centre. 15 Sep 2017
Walvis Bay gets ready to welcome Dunes Mall, a 27,500 m2 development from South African property developer and investor Atterbury, in partnership with local developers Tradehold, on 26 October 2017. 7 Sep 2017
Khosikhulu Toni Mphephu Ramabulana, of the royal VhaVenda people, officially opened the new Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou, Limpopo at an evening ceremony late last week. The new 50,000 sqm regional mall introduced the biggest selection of shopping and leisure retail into the area with almost 140 stores. 5 Sep 2017
Canal Walk Shopping Centre, which lies in the heart of Century City and has 151,987 square metres of retail floor space, is refreshing its retail mix with new flagship stores including a two-level H&M which opens in November. 1 Sep 2017
The flagship Table Bay regional retail mall will open on 28 September 2017, with more than 65,000 m2 of retail space with the option to expand to 90,000 m2. It is thought to be one of the last large regional malls to open in Cape Town for some time due to geographical space constraints. 24 Aug 2017
NEW YORK, US - As the retail industry churns in the Amazon era, American shopping malls are turning to a new generation of stores, food and entertainment offerings to make up for an exodus of department stores. 15 Aug 2017
The Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou is ready for its big opening on 24 August 2017, when local businesses, as well as national companies, will benefit from the 50,000 sqm regional shopping centre's economic opportunities. 7 Aug 2017
Vaal Mall has had an 18% increase in shoppers over the past year and an 11% increase in the last six months alone, driven by an array of new tenants. 29 Jun 2017
Township spaza shop owners should either be given shares or space in township malls, which are bankrupting them, Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema said. 23 Jun 2017
There is still time to enter the Retail, Design and Development Awards (RDDA), hosted by the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC). Entries for work completed between November 2015 and May 2017 must be in before 28 June 2017. 21 Jun 2017
Cape Town's new upmarket art and design space, the V&A Waterfront's Silo District, held a launch party to welcome its new crop of retailers, namely: The Guild Group, jewellery designer Kirsten Goss, fashion designer Kat van Duinen, lifestyle botanist Opus, and Glasshouse Rejuvenation, a high-end beauty salon. 19 Jun 2017
New research on the top South African property funds, released by Clur Research International, indicates that successful shopping centres can be characterised as ‘chameleon'. 30 May 2017
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