It is then perhaps comes as little surprise that in a recent research survey undertaken on behalf of the shopping centre by Fernridge Consulting, a third of Norwood Mall shoppers said they would like a Food Lover’s Market at the mall.
Their requests will become reality in August this year, when Norwood Mall shoppers get a new 1,800sqm Food Lover’s Market added to the Mall's already popular retail mix which includes anchor tenants Woolworths, Dis-Chem and a SA top-five-performing Pick n Pay yielding one of highest turnovers in the country.
Situated on the corner of Hamlin Street and 6th Avenue, Norwood Mall is owned by SA property investment company The Cavaleros Group.
The group bought the Norwood Pick ‘n Pay Centre in 2003. With an investment in the centre exceeding R500 million, in 2007 it began a refurbishment to create a vibrant, upscale shopping centre with an exciting selection of leading retailers.
“The needs of our shoppers are constantly evolving, and it is important that we grow and transform to stay abreast with their needs,” says Elsabe Griesel, Portfolio Manager at The Cavaleros Group. Norwood Mall is located within an established residential node which, in recent years, has become home to a number of younger families.
“After talking to our shoppers, we realised that we need to offer them more variety in this area, to provide a truly one-stop shop at Norwood Mall,” says Griesel “Food Lover’s Market is a perfect fit”.
The addition has also created the opportunity to make some bold, fresh changes which customers can look forward to. These include a tailor-made, innovative reconfiguration that will give shoppers better access, easy flows and even more variety.
Griesel notes that Norwood Mall shoppers expect more than variety and convenience, they also want value and quality. Food Lover’s Market meets this need. It combines the best of similar markets in the US, Europe, Australia and the East, in a stylish, modern food emporium. It caters for the discerning customer and the professional ‘foodie’.
Publisher: eProp
Source: NM
