Marine Walk Shopping Centre has opened in KZN's Sibaya precinct, promising residents of nearby areas a convenient and family-centric retail space, inclusive of a flagship SuperSpar and local small business offerings. 3 Oct 2022
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The Irene Link shopping centre has opened its doors in Irene, Pretoria, just off the Botha Avenue offramp on Alexandra Road. The centre is a joint development between Abland Property Developers, Giflo Group and Som Group. 30 Sep 2022
Image supplied.Left to right: Paul Gerard: MD of Flanagan & Gerard, Anthony Leeming: CEO of Sun International, Bongi Siwisa: chairperson of Emfuleni Resorts, Honourable Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane: Premier of the Eastern Cape and Honourable Mlungisi Mvoko - MEC of Finance, Economic Development, Environment Affairs and Tourism
On Thursday, 23 September the fully-let Boardwalk Mall celebrated its grand opening in the Boardwalk Precinct around the landmark Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Summerstrand, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. 23 Sep 2022
Flanagan & Gerard has reported that turnover growth across its shopping centre portfolio grew 12% year-on-year in June 2022, despite South African retail sales decreasing 2% in the same month. 13 Sep 2022
Despite a boom in e-commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic, shopping malls in SA remain one of the consumers' main shopping choices. This is according to the CEO of Capital Connect Steven Heilbron. 11 Aug 2022
Sakina Nosarka, the highly-regarded head of retail for Old Mutual Properties (OMP) and incoming CEO for OMP, has just taken on the additional role of South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) president, working to spearhead innovative solutions that cement the retail landscape as a key contributor to South African society. 8 Aug 2022
Design Quarter, the design, décor and lifestyle destination located in Johannesburg's northern suburbs, has rolled out upgrades as it repositions itself as a niche lifestyle centre focused on home, dining, leisure and convenience. 7 Jul 2022
John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate. Source: Supplied
The South African retail sector is showing strong signs of recovery, with shopper activity returning to pre-pandemic levels. 6 Jul 2022
Sakina Nosarka, new SACSC president. Source: Supplied
Sakina Nosarka, head of retail for Old Mutual Properties (OMP), has been appointed president of the South African Council of Shopping Centres. 5 Jul 2022
Eastgate Shopping Centre in Johannesburg has created a new value-focused hub in a bid to cater to changing shopper needs. 1 Jul 2022
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With [one day] to go until opening to the public, workers rush to put the finishing touches on the Kwena Square shopping complex, a shiny $13m sign that South Africans are defying the global "retail apocalypse". 30 Jun 2022
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Flanagan & Gerard Property Group has reported "strong December trade" across its portfolio of shopping centres despite 2021 proving to be a challenging time for retail. 25 Jan 2022
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Property owner Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) reports encouraging footcount across its retail portfolio in October and November 2021, reaching near pre-Covid levels. This comes as its malls averaged 95% of 2019 levels in footcount over the last two months, which according to the REIT is likely to continue into the festive season. 14 Dec 2021
Young and driven local retail entrepreneurs, such as Theo Baloyi of Bathu Shoes and Drip Footwear's Lekau Sehoana, are helping to build a positive future for physical retail by successfully growing innovative chains of stores that are finding favour among local shoppers. 6 Sep 2021
JSE-listed EPP, Poland's biggest retail landlord, is responding to the growing influence of pet-friendly lifestyles and the needs of its pet-owning customers by welcoming pets at its shopping centres. 13 Aug 2021
Chris Hani Crossing shopping centre in Vosloorus, Gauteng, has reopened for trade, three weeks after suffering extensive looting and vandalism during the civil unrest in mid-July. 6 Aug 2021
A perspective of the Takealot facility set at Richmond Park.
A new Cape Town Takealot distribution facility and pickup point is planned for the multibillion-rand Richmond Park development in Milnerton. The new facility will initially be 6,700m² and include two expansion opportunities with the potential to reach approximately 17,000m², providing Takealot, South Africa's biggest online retailer, with the flexibility to expand in line with its growth. 7 Jun 2021
Attacq Limited, the developer of Waterfall City and Logistics Hub, has launched an online retail app called Shôping. According to the JSE-listed Reit, which owns the Mall of Africa, the Shôping app will curate unique experiences for mall visitors, in line with Attacq's mission to put the customer "back at the centre of the retail experience". 21 Apr 2021
SpaceMatch is a recently-launched online platform that allows landlords with available space to list their properties for potential tenants to view and secure for rental. The service can be likened to an 'Airbnb for retail space', with a user-friendly interface that simplifies the search for space in which to set up a store or house a pop-up shop or event. 1 Mar 2021
This festive season, Gateway Theatre of Shopping in KwaZulu-Natal is transforming its expo court into a candy-themed visual feast. The Instagram-friendly Sweetopia experience will be a playful space for adults, children, teens and social media personalities to make and capture memories in a colourful, sugary fantasy world. 8 Dec 2020
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