Trail series up and running at Baywest: (Port Elizabeth) – With the sport of trail running gaining traction in Nelson Mandela Bay, a new participation series has been launched to encourage social runners and walkers to experience this popular off-road discipline. The inaugural Baywest Mall Trail Series, which was launched on October 1 and rolls out again this Sunday (October 15), is a bi-weekly series of four races, offering both 6km and 11km distance options and over R14 000 worth of lucky draw … [Read more...] about Trail series up and running at Baywest
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Coffee changes lives at Baywest Mall
Coffee changes lives at Baywest Mall: GOOD COFFEE: Baywest Mall assistant marketing manager Lindsay Steele (left) and Leva Foundation managing director Ryan le Roux (right) enjoy a cappuccino served by vida e caffè assistant manager and Red Band Barista Academy graduate Amanda Mangaliso Photo: Supplied (Port Elizabeth) – Taking time out to have coffee with a friend at Baywest Mall could change the life of a complete stranger on Mandela Day (Tuesday, July 18). The mall and its participating … [Read more...] about Coffee changes lives at Baywest Mall
Baywest launches Youth Day ride
Baywest launches Youth Day ride: RIDE FOR THE YOUTH: The new Baywest MTB Trails will be launched officially with a family fun ride on National Youth Day. Photo: Supplied (Port Elizabeth) – Parents looking for ways to get their kids off the couch this National Youth Day (June 16) need look no further than the inaugural “Ride for the Youth” at Baywest Mall. This family-oriented mountain bike ride marks the official launch of the new Baywest Mall MTB Trails and is presented in conjunction with Fat … [Read more...] about Baywest launches Youth Day ride
Having a ball at Baywest – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Having a ball at Baywest: We're usually home having a braai on a Saturday evening but today we headed to Baywest for some late afternoon shopping and dinner while Chaosboy went ice skating with a friend. The entertainment area and food court was buzzing all afternoon and got even busier as the sun went down with people (young and / or old) either going to the ice skate rink, movies or the restaurants. Source: Port … [Read more...] about Having a ball at Baywest – Featured Blog
No one injured in PE festive season readiness test
The following statement was issued by Baywest Mall general manager Troy Zunckel in connection with the emergency drill at the Baywest centre earlier today: At 9am this morning, Baywest Mall, with the cooperation of the South African Police Service, executed an emergency drill involving the full evacuation of the centre. The aim of the drill was to test the mall’s security readiness ahead of the busy festive season. The drill scenario saw two “suspicious-looking individuals” enter an … [Read more...] about No one injured in PE festive season readiness test
Emergency drill at Baywest Mall
After a full evacuation to test readiness in event of security threat and with no one injured the Baywest Mall general manager Troy Zunckel issued the following statement today: At 9:00am this morning, Baywest Mall, with the cooperation of the South African Police Service, executed an emergency drill involving the full evacuation of the centre. The aim of the drill was to test the mall's readiness in the event of a security threat. The drill commenced with a mock bomb threat made via … [Read more...] about Emergency drill at Baywest Mall
New PE Fashion Boulevard launched
Port Elizabeth – Baywest Mall has announced the launch of Fashion Boulevard – a new campaign by the mall which is set to create greater awareness of the world-class fashion housed on its upper level. Launched this month, Fashion Boulevard is accompanied by the presence of giant arches located at the each of the escalators. Each arch bears all the brands to be found on the upper level – including the firsts of the city, such as Factorie, G-Star RAW, L’Occitane and SODA Bloc, among … [Read more...] about New PE Fashion Boulevard launched
From unemployed to Baywest barista, thanks to the NPO training initiative
From unemployed to Baywest barista, thanks to the NPO training initiative: COFFEE CULTURE: Baristas at the newly-opened Baywest Mall vida e caffè (from left) Zipozetu Ntunte, 19, Siyamthanda Sonwabo, 18 and Pumlani Notshulwana, 23 are excited to be part of a national coffee brand thanks to training by NPO Ubuntu Education Fund. Photo: Supplied (Port Elizabeth) – It might be a slightly unconventional profession, but training as a barista has changed the career paths for three young Zwide and … [Read more...] about From unemployed to Baywest barista, thanks to the NPO training initiative
80 Year-old goes UP! to the top with wife
Capping off the Baywest Mall Big First Birthday celebrations on Saturday, 18 June 18 was the giveaway of a VW Up! valued at R170 000 to an ecstatic Nelson Mandela Bay pensioner. A Baywest Mall campaign in conjunction with Market Square VW Uitenhage and The Herald/Weekend Post, the Win-A-Car giveaway saw tens of thousands of entries all jammed into the VW Up! which was on display in the mall's Centre Court. The entries were waded through earlier this week when auditors supervised the draw of … [Read more...] about 80 Year-old goes UP! to the top with wife
A Festival of Firsts
The Eastern Cape's largest shopping centre, Baywest Mall, is celebrating its first birthday on May 21 with a "festival of firsts", looking at new retail and entertainment offerings the centre has introduced to the region. In its first 12 months of trading, the R2-billion mall has become a landmark development along the N2 freeway in Port Elizabeth's western suburbs, creating over 2 500 permanent jobs and working with government to develop a R300-million road network around the … [Read more...] about A Festival of Firsts
Hop Hop Hurray in the Bay
A chocolate Easter village, a children's fun zone and giant bunnies handing out eggs to children – the annual holiday in Nelson Mandela Bay will be filled with fun thanks to Baywest Mall's first Easter celebrations. Baywest marketing manager Samantha Hewitson said the mall planned to make its first Easter holiday since opening last year May an exciting one for Bay residents and families visiting from out of town. The Hop, Hop Hooray Baywest Easter takes place from March 25 to 28. It … [Read more...] about Hop Hop Hurray in the Bay
Game-changing retail technology piloted at Baywest Mall
Game-changing retail technology piloted at Baywest Mall by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: CONNECTING SHOPPERS: Baywest Mall shopper Azola Tybosch is greeted by the Skybird-powered app which aims to connect customers and retailers in real time, providing personalised information to app users about their favourite brands, stores and specials. Photo: Good News Lab (Port Elizabeth) – New technology being piloted at Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth sees stores able to communicate tailored deals to customers … [Read more...] about Game-changing retail technology piloted at Baywest Mall
New DueSouth Escapes Baywest Opened 10 December 2015
Port Elizabeth on MyPR: Duesouth Escapes embodies the spirit of adventure that many dream of, but few have the courage to pursue. Duesouth Escapes caters for modern, hi-tech travellers and stylish handbag lovers who demand a retail experience suited to their adventurous spirit. Some of the brands we stock in luggage and handbags include SKRoss, Thule, The North Face, […] Click here for more: Port Elizabeth – MyPR … [Read more...] about New DueSouth Escapes Baywest Opened 10 December 2015
Give the Tweens what they want
A market traditionally regarded as an afterthought, tweens - youths aged between nine and 16 years - are increasingly brand savvy and spending most of their pocket money on clothing than on anything else, and retailers are starting to sit up and take note. The increasing importance of the market has prompted The Foschini Group (TFG) to launch the first entirely tween-focused brand in South Africa, SODA Bloc, with Eastern Cape mega-malls Baywest in Port Elizabeth (opening Dec 10th) and … [Read more...] about Give the Tweens what they want
Baywest Mall Aerial View
Aerial view of the Baywest Mall on the western suburbs end of Port Elizabeth. The mall is packed with a comprehensive tenant mix including an Ice Rink, state of the art Ster-Kinekor Cinemas, a Bowling Alley, Games Arcade and a Food Court with a mouth-watering array of restaurants, as well as designer stores to whet the appetite of any keen fashion shopper. The super-regional Baywest Mall is the new go-to attraction in and around Nelson Mandela Bay and is tipped to become a shopping … [Read more...] about Baywest Mall Aerial View
