“However, come 29 March 2012, local shoppers will be able to experience all the choice, quality, and convenience of a regional mall, right here in Newcastle” maintains Zenprop’s Divisional Director Greg Field
“We look forward to delivering an exceptional retail experience to shoppers through an overall comprehensive retail offering in a modern, quality shopping environment.”
Excellent progress is being made on the construction of northern KZN’s premier regional shopping destination and with work proceeding well ahead of schedule, the developers,Zenprop Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd,are more than confident that they will meet the March 2012opening date for Newcastle Mall regional shopping centre.
On completion in March 2012, Newcastle Mall will comprise 93 stores spanning 38 000m2 of air-conditioned retail space.With an exceptional line-up of leading South African major retail chains including Woolworths, Checkers, Game, Pick n Pay, and Edgars, Newcastle Mall will offer a high quality one-stop shopping destination and become the regional shopping centre for northern KZN.
In addition to the major retail chains other well-known national retailers - including Ackerman’s, Boardmans, Jet, C.N.A, Legit, Clicks, Pep, Foschini, Markham, Total Sport, Exact, American Swiss, @ Home, Identity, Truworths, MTN, Vodacom, Cell, C, Bargain Books, Mr. Price Home, Mr Price Weekend, Mr. Price Sport – as well as major South African banks, have committed to premises within the Mall, and are bringing their new generation stores with all the latest fashions and trends.
According to HildegardeRiphagen of Zenprop’s Retail Leasing Division, leasing of the Centre couldn’t have gone better. “The market has responded fantastically to the scheme, and with 5 months until opening, we find ourselves in the fortunate position of having only a handful of line-stores left to lease, which we are hoping to lease to some of the region’s local and independent operators”, she said.
Newcastle Mall will play home to several new and exciting food operators and retailers, signifying a number of significant “firsts” for both the townand the region at large. Mugg&Beanwill open their first outlet in Northern KZN, while the popular Johannesburg-based bistro-lounge, Cappello’s will bring a new flavour to town. The Mall’s vibrant food court will not only feature a state of the art Steers, FishAways and Debonairscombo store, but there will also be a new generation Milky Lane / Giramundo combo store providing flamed grilled chicken and delectable ice cream products. Rounding off the food and beverage offering is SPUR, who will open their 2nd restaurant in Newcastle, and WIMPY, who will relocate to the mall from the CBD.
Further new-comers to the region include Trappers Trading, Rage Shoes, Bargain Books, American Menswear Lifestyle,Street Gear, Studio 88 and Tekkie Town. Additional boutique-style outlets delivering the latest in fashion and accessories, as well as a specialisedbridal boutique, the latest in eye ware, luggage, hairand beauty products will complete the Mall’s vibrant tenant mix.
“Newcastle Mall truly has something for everyone. Its design, orientation, location, and tenant mix have been carefully chosen and crafted so as to deliver on our shopper’s needs – and to exceed their expectations. We have every faith that, come 29 March 2012, our shoppers will not be disappointed”, concludes Field.
