The Waterfront, Karen, has signed Shoprite as its second major co-anchor tenant. The move will see the South African retailer open its third outlet in Kenya. This development comes nearly a year since The Waterfront, Karen signed up Game Stores as the mall’s first anchor tenant.
Commenting on the signing of Shoprite, The Waterfront, Karen Director, David Muguku has said the choice of the premises for Shoprite’s third store in Kenya affirms the mall’s unique retail proposition in the market.
“Shoprite’s entry as a co-anchor tenant at The Waterfront, Karen signals renewed confidence in the local retail sector. Both Game Stores and Shoprite coexist in malls in South Africa very well and will continue to do so at The Waterfront, Karen,” said Dr Muguku.
Game is set to open its store at The Waterfront, Karen on Jamhuri Day, 12 December 2018.
He added The Waterfront Mall in Karen is set to offer a world class shopping and lifestyle experience for everyone who comes through the mall’s doors with its over 200,000 square feet of retail galleries and restaurants, outdoor amenities and centered around a 3.5 acres man-made lake with a safe, dedicated track for running, walking and cycling.
“Shoprite’s offering of butchery, bakery, deli, fresh food and groceries as well as the diversity and product range that Shoprite will bring on board will delight shoppers visiting The Waterfront, Karen,” added Dr Muguku.
For the tenants, they will enjoy architectural designs that ensure maximum exposure and circulation of customers leaving no blind corners or dead zones. Its ecological attraction, the water feature, will reduce dependence on mains water by incorporating sophisticated water recycling and storage system. This coupled with the use of natural light and ventilation as well as insulated roofs will ensure keep comfort utilities lower than other similar modern malls.
The Waterfront, Karen has over 1,000 parking bays to use within both open and basement parking, accessible from either Lang’ata Road or Karen Road.
There are also designated family parking bays and disabled users allowing for easy access into The Waterfront, Karen.
The Waterfront, Karen has a world class multi-layered security system for its tenants, their assets and customers. Vehicular and pedestrian access into the mall has been secured through four major, convenient, spacious and high-tech scanning entrances along Karen Road and Lang’ata Road.
The Waterfront, Karen is located within the ‘Karen triangle’: the intersection between Lang’ata Road, Karen Road and Ngong’ Road.
