Fourways Mall in South Africa has been experiencing a significant transformation, positioning itself as a leading shopping destination once again. After a successful 2024, the mall has been actively working on filling empty stores, enhancing lifestyle experiences, and upgrading its infrastructure to cater to the evolving needs of shoppers.
In the past year alone, Fourways Mall’s management team has successfully leased out 20,783 square meters of retail space and renewed leases for more than 150 existing tenants. The notable decrease in vacancies is evident as the mall’s vacancy rate dropped from 24% to 13%. This turnaround comes after substantial renovations in 2019 that expanded the mall’s size from 61,634 square meters to an impressive 88,785 square meters.
With part-ownership by Accelerate and management oversight by property experts Flanagan and Gerard along with the Moolman Group, Fourways Mall underwent a strategic repositioning to better serve its clientele. This shift was aimed at meeting the needs of its upwardly mobile shopper base by introducing trendy stores and leisure activities tailored to their preferences.
Juan Palm, Fourways Mall Centre Manager, expressed his enthusiasm about these developments:
“The strong performance of our new tenants confirms that our leasing strategy is on the right track. We are delighted to have made significant improvements in the overall shopper experience.”
New additions like Huawei, Levisons, Mochachos, Pet Shop Science, ZuluZenith have enriched the mall’s offerings while established brands like Spur have returned. Financial services from African Bank and Travelex were strategically relocated for customer convenience within the mall.
The refurbishment of an airplane inside Fourways Mall adds an intriguing touch to the surroundings while various entertainment and fitness options such as rooftop padel courts with a café overlooking West Rand cater to health-conscious customers. Additional wellness facilities like High Performance Training studio and Beauty on Tapp enhance the holistic shopping experience.
Furthermore, upcoming attractions including Total Ninja obstacle course, Urban Playground recreational area, Planet Fitness gym chain reflect Fourways Mall’s commitment to providing diverse experiential offerings for shoppers of all ages. The introduction of solar panels for renewable energy generation underscores its dedication towards sustainability.
Visitors can now enjoy enhanced amenities such as improved signage for easy navigation, brighter lighting for ambiance enhancement and an efficient drop-and-go zone catering specifically to e-hailing users. Enhanced security measures coupled with revamped parking systems have further elevated visitors’ overall experience at Fourways Mall.
As Fourways Mall continues its journey towards becoming a comprehensive lifestyle destination with a focus on quality experiences and environmental responsibility, it stands poised to redefine retail excellence in South Africa’s competitive market landscape.
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