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Shopping Centre Train – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Shopping Centre Train: I wonder how many shopping centres have a kiddies train that do rounds though the centre like the one at Moffet-on-Main.  Moffet-on-Main is quite a popular spot for families with small children what with the Funky Frogs kiddies play area and a coffee shop for the moms (and dads) right next door.  Whoever added the train had a stroke of genius when they did that as it means that there are always kiddies … [Read more...] about Shopping Centre Train – Featured Blog

PE in the news: Connie Ferguson ‘robbed’ in false alarm chaos at Port Elizabeth shopping centre

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Connie Ferguson 'robbed' in false alarm chaos at Port Elizabeth shopping centre: Greenacres took to Facebook to assure shoppers it was just a false alarm‚ but this meant nothing to shoppers who ran fearing for their lives – including Ferguson who took refuge in the back room of a cellular shop in the shopping centre. Police who ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Man accused of killing Jayde Panayiotou still in coma: NATIONAL NEWS - One of the men accused of murdering Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Connie Ferguson ‘robbed’ in false alarm chaos at Port Elizabeth shopping centre

The competition to attract consumers is heating up

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With South Africa's biggest consumer holiday in full swing and just days to go before Christmas, South Africa's malls are upping the ante to lure shoppers. With increased competition between malls to attract holiday spenders, giveaways and specials are no longer enough to get feet through the door, say analysts. Now malls are upping the ante, from slashing their paid parking fees to offering confused Christmas shoppers a hand-picked shortlist of "that perfect gift" via … [Read more...] about The competition to attract consumers is heating up

Jingle all the way to the Tills Season

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Few would have thought it, but Port Elizabeth appears to be the belle of the Christmas ball as leading retailers, several of which are new to the Eastern Cape market, are flocking to the coastal city in time for the busy Festive Season - a big earner for the industry. At Baywest Mall alone, 26 new retailers will be opening their doors before year end. Since opening in May, the R1.7bn mall has become a major retail force in the region, with about 750,000 visitors monthly. Speaking of … [Read more...] about Jingle all the way to the Tills Season

Don’t get more than you bargained for while shopping this festive season

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It is the time of year when the shops are bound to be busier than usual as people prepare for the holidays. A local security company has urged the public to be cautious when they visit malls in the coming weeks and to keep their wits, and belongings, about them. It is a good idea to carry as little as possible in your handbag or pockets. Martin Kriel, Managing Director of ADT Security’s East Coast Region suggested that unnecessary bank or store cards and large amounts of cash be left at … [Read more...] about Don’t get more than you bargained for while shopping this festive season

Bumper online year-end spend expected

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Don't get caught in the 'I want it now and to hell with the consequences' trap this festive season when you transact online. Take your time, breathe and apply the 5 tips below. FNB reports that general credit card spend increases by approximately 25% in December. Online shopping however, starts increasing in the months leading up to the holiday season. “Our statistics show that November 2013 online credit card spending on travel and entertainment increased by 30% and all other online … [Read more...] about Bumper online year-end spend expected

Preparing to lay 7.5 Million bricks

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Developers of the R1.7-billion Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth are preparing for a bumper 2014, with work to start in January 2014 on laying the double-storey centre's 7.5 million bricks. The development, undertaken by Billion Group and Abacus Asset Management, officially launched with an on-site party last month. It is on track to open its doors in March 2015. Given the rain in the Bay in recent weeks, the 600 workers on site will be labouring for an extra week, shutting down on December … [Read more...] about Preparing to lay 7.5 Million bricks

Don’t get more than you bargained for while shopping this festive season

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As we approach the festive season, shopping centres will be busier than usual and it is important that shoppers keep their wits – and their belongings - about them. It is a good idea to carry as little as possible in your handbag or pockets. Martin Kriel, Managing Director of ADT Security East Coast Region suggested leaving any unnecessary bank or store cards and large amounts of cash at home. “A packed clothing store or supermarket is the prime hunting-ground for a pick-pocket or … [Read more...] about Don’t get more than you bargained for while shopping this festive season