Zando Launched

ZANDO, SA’s Largest Online Fashion Superstore, Launched

On the evening of May 8, 2012, ZANDO was introduced to South Africa as its largest online fashion superstore. The guests – among them celebrities such as Jo-Anne Strauss, Ryan Botha, Dom Peters, Lisa Cowly, Liezel van der Westhuizen, and Jeremy de Tolly; media people; ZANDO personnel and partners – enjoyed an exclusive celebration held at Cape Town’s hottest new it-spot, The Orphanage Cocktail Emporium.

The launch presented a beautiful display of ZANDO fashions, demonstrations of the website and an introduction to ZANDO and online shopping in South Africa by the MD and co-founder, Eugen Petersen. “Research has shown that there is tremendous growth in e-commerce ahead in SA. Furthermore, until now, online shopping was incomplete, insecure and didn’t really put the focus on the consumer. ZANDO strongly feels that now is the time to bring a REAL online fashion shop to SA. We give you so much more than just the latest fashion. We care about the customer and offer advice on anything”, said Petersen.

ZANDO allows consumers to shop the latest trends and cutting edge styles and enjoy fabulous benefits such as free & fast delivery and returns, multiple payment methods and naturally, the finest in local and international brands. Shoppers can easily browse through their incredibly safe website to find their favorite brands and sit back and relax while they experience the utter joy of having fashion coming to them. Offering free delivery nationwide, shoppers can enjoy in the freedom of shopping anywhere and anytime. To make the online shopping experience even easier, the ZANDO delivery team waits for the consumer while they try on their purchase, guaranteeing complete happiness and gratification. With the best in designer fashion and outstanding customer service, ZANDO is changing the way South African’s shop.

Online shoe, clothing and accessory superstore, ZANDO.co.za, promises a bouquet of conveniences to set its service level apart from the rest of the game. Their goal is to step online shopping in South Africa up to the next level, which is exactly what was proven at the launch thereof. Throughout the night, ZANDO staff was friendly and on hand, helping guests in trying out the online shopping experience on the ZANDO website.

ZANDO listens to the consumers, and with the superstore successfully launched in South Africa, consumers can expect exactly what they want out of their online shopping experience: the widest range of products, fast delivery, safe online payment facilities, and reliable and trustworthy delivery services.

To experience this shopping phenomenon for yourself, you can visit ZANDO at www.ZANDO.co.za

Coco Lifestyle Summer Launch

Coco Lifestyle, the popular luxury swimwear brand, collaborates with Dermalogica to host a fun and fabulous day of shopping and pampering to launch Coco’s 2011 Summer Collection at St Yves Beach Club in Camps Bay, Cape Town on Saturday 10 December 2011 from 10am to 3pm.

Coco Lifestyle will be showcasing their latest range of locally-produced swimwear, which is all about celebrating glamorous, sexy and vibrant South African women.

All items from the collection will be on sale from up to 35% off!

Dermalogica will be hosting a skin bar at the launch, where guests will be privy to free face mapping and trial products for everyone that purchases a Coco bikini.

For more information, please contact:

Aimee du Plessis / Jade Allen
072 809 0851 / 082 552 4093
aimee@redcarpetpr.co.za / jade@redcarpetpr.co.za

Medac – a local business with international clout

Medac is a local business based in Diep River, Cape Town that has fast become internationally renowned as the manufacturer and retailer of high quality brands such as Rockets Compression Sportswear, Cocodrama Maternity Range, Medac Sports injury bracing and Medac Orthopaedic bracing.

Over the past 30 years the company has become synonymous with cutting edge scientific expertise, often working with expert medical specialists to research and develop new and existing products for the local sports and fitness market. Recently they partnered with Eto from Denmark to manufacturer post plastic surgery garments and post-operative garments that assist with recovery.

Medac has also recently launched the Tummy Tucker post pregnancy belt in association with the Cocodrama brand by TV presenter and celebrity mom Zuraida Jardine.

What has seen Medac become the tried and trusted choice of many professional and recreational athletes is that their products are all made from technical fabrics to the highest standards of quality.  All material used is latex and neoprene free and is both moisture wicking and highly durable.

“We pride ourselves in delivering excellent quality locally produced sportswear to all South African sports men and women.  Once you have worn our product you will never look back.  Our formula is unique and it works! It’s Rockets Science,” Craig Homan, Medac CEO.

Medac will be having an end of year sale on a wide selection of their products at their factory store in Diep River this summer from November 23 – 26. They will be offering great deals on running pants, cycle pants, rugby gear and performance recovery garments.

For more information on Rockets and Medac contact:
8 Leo Street, 7800 Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: 021 706 1688
Fax:  021 706 1636
Email: sue@medac.co.za
www.medac.co.za or buy online @ www.medacsport.co.za

R260 million for redevelopment of Centre Point Shopping Centre in Milnerton

The Public Investment Corporation Real Estate Managers (PIC REAM) has earmarked R260 million for a total overhaul of the well-known Centre Point Shopping Centre in Milnerton. PIC REAM is a division of PIC, a large shareholder in many of South Africa’s leading retail destinations, and manages Centre Point. The redevelopment will not only enhance this shopping centre, but should also boost investment in the surrounding areas. Construction is expected to commence in January 2012, with doors opening to consumers by October 2013.

Situated on a main thoroughfare and easily accessible via Koeberg Road, a major traffic route along the West Coast, the Centre Point Shopping Centre in Milnerton’s CBD has always been popular with people who work or live in the surrounding areas.

Now, with plans for redevelopment nearing completion, this shopping centre is set to completely change the face of the Milnerton CBD and become a convenient and secure retail destination for communities such as Koeberg, Milnerton, Wood Bridge Island, Sunset Beach, Table View and Canal Walk. Not only will the shopping centre generate new business and create much needed employment opportunities in itself, but it should also trigger further investment in the area to keep pace with residential developments in and around this beautiful and popular seaside suburb.

Zane De Decker, asset manager for PIC, is positive about the potential of this centre. “Centre Point is a true diamond in the rough. The site is extremely well located and has been earmarked for possible development since its acquisition in 2007.”

To ensure the future success of Centre Point, PIC appointed Lazercor Developments in July 2009 to conduct an investigation into the redevelopment of this shopping centre. After extensive analysis of the condition of the current building, the decision was made to demolish the existing structure and to rebuild it from the ground up. Although this would have severe cost implications, the owners of this new landmark building considered it a worthwhile investment in the community.

Plans for redeveloping the centre include three levels of secure, covered basement parking with internal access to the mall, plus two floors of retail outlets such as Pick ‘n Pay, Clicks, a food hall, full banking lobby, clothing shops, and a range of restaurants overlooking Table Bay, with postcard views of Table Mountain. The gross lettable area (GLA) for retail outlets will total 10 000m2, ensuring enough space for an extensive and diverse range of stores that would attract shoppers of all ages and interests.

In addition, the new Centre Point Shopping Centre has been designed to accommodate an apartment block on the Western edge (to be developed at a later stage), offering 60 apartments with 360o views of Table Mountain and Table Bay. Not only will these apartments be located in close proximity to all retail outlets in the centre, but also to the Milnerton golf course and some of the best windsurfing and kite surfing beaches in the world.

De Decker explains, “This mixed-use development will improve the retail offering in the Milnerton CBD significantly, and act as a catalyst for further urban renewal along Koeberg Road. We are basically aiming to create a convenience centre that will appeal to consumers in the greater Milnerton area, and serve as a lifestyle hub where both residential and retail space can be found under one roof. “

In terms of looks, Centre Point will not disappoint. The new building has been designed in a contemporary style, with natural colours and clean architectural lines based on a nautical context; imitating the maritime setting of the coast on which it is situated.

With regard to environmental awareness, the proposed redevelopment of the centre allows for greener principles to be applied from inception through to construction and operation. Passive ventilation of service passages, south-facing glazing, naturally ventilated parking – to mention but a few features – will promote greater awareness of energy use among both consumers and tenants.

According to De Decker, potential tenants are very positive about the redevelopment of the Centre Point Shopping Centre and see the transformation as extremely promising for both their businesses and the surrounding areas. “We are confident that the new shopping center will be very popular among shoppers and retailers alike”.
The leasing agent for the Centre Point Shopping Centre is Andre Bauermeister from Newton Commercial Properties. He can be contacted on 083 756 0729.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is one of the leading investors in South Africa, with assets of more than R700 billion under management. The PIC has investments in many reputable properties throughout South Africa, including shareholding in prestigious developments such as the V&A Waterfront, Cavendish Square, Tyger Valley, Menlyn Park and Sandton City.

210onLONG – SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING SUSSED

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Cape Town’s latest shopping experience, a synthesis of Long street style and sustainable shopping, opened with a phenominal celebration on Wednesday 4 Feb, with late night shopping hours.

As more people choose to turn their environmental ethics into action, 210onlong offers an innovative, vibrant experience for conscious retailers and consumers, in Cape Town’s creative heart, Long street.

The run down Baobab Mall has been lovingly recycled, using eco-friendly building techniques wherever possible, from the bricks (recycled) to the paint (organic, non-toxic), cement (lime rather than cement), timber (registered forests) and finishings (non-toxic varnish, indigenous tree etc.). The result is a bright, elegant shopping mall with more than 15 varied retailers all with a percentage of their products respecting the people and materials that create the things we like to buy.

Miki Clark, one of the owners, said: “We’ve used as many eco-friendly products while building as possible, and we’ve invited stores to open up in here that have the same sustainable ethics we do. A percentage of everything sold here is either eco-friendly, organic, recycled, subscribe to fair trade principals or are made locally. We are developing the mall in phases, and although it’s not entirely sustainable yet, we aim to eventually get it functioning completely off the grid.”
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