La Lucia Mall welcomes new retailers

LEADING retailers Cape Union Mart, Old Khaki, Mr Price Sport and Havaiana’s, will all open stores at La Lucia Mall before the end of the year.

The shopping centre’s popular Dis-Chem is also expanding and the mall recently introduced a Sorbet Salon.

La Lucia Mall announced it has agreed leases valued at R125-million over the past six months, meeting the retail needs of the growing prosperous consumer market in the Durban North communities and tourists alike.

Cape Union Mart Marketing Manager, Evan Torrance, said: “The Cape Union Mart group is enjoying a period of very positive and sustained growth and sees the KwaZulu-Natal region as an area of great opportunity. That’s why it’s investing in two stores in La Lucia Mall.”

Then, in November, Old Khaki will bring its top-quality men’s and ladies’ leisurewear, footwear and accessories.

“Old Khaki La Lucia Mall is designed with the customer in mind, allowing for easy browsing in a relaxed and friendly environment,” said Old Khaki marketing manager, Candy Swart.

Mr Price Sport will open in April next year, bringing its authentic sport and outdoor equipment, and functional, fashionable, sport and outdoor apparel and footwear to La Lucia Mall shoppers.

Marketing executive, Nikki Viljoen, reported that Mr Price’s other brands at La Lucia Mall, Mr Price Apparel and Mr Price Home, are trading well.

“La Lucia Mall offers a unique shopping experience, resulting in the continued and loyal support of the La Lucia and uMhlanga community that we are very happy to be associated with,” said Viljoen.

Havaiana’s will open a concept store at La Lucia Mall in October.

“The Durban consumer is diverse and each region and mall within KwaZulu-Natal itself comes with its own attractions, following and loyalty,” said Paul Lazarus, managing director of Havaiana’s in South Africa.

“We very quickly realised there is a fantastic opportunity to further entrench ourselves within the Durban market and specifically to be available to the focused, wonderful consumer base that frequents and supports La Lucia Mall, a consumer that is different from that seen in other malls.”

“We constantly evaluate the retail mix to ensure it is appealing and relevant to our customers,” said La Lucia Mall manager, Vanessa Blevins.

“Besides quality brands and products, we know that our shoppers enjoy a fresh and engaging experience, and we are always seeking new ways to integrate this at La Lucia Mall,” she added.