New generation Hyper will anchor Norwood

"The general merchandise range (products like CD’s, fridges, microwaves and electronic goods) will be improved with focus on certain categories where we have enhanced our offering. The way that the store integrates between food and general merchandise will be much improved over the current store,” said Izak, Pick 'n Pays' property director.

“We have innovated quite a lot on the food and grocery side in general, but especially on the fresh food side of the business and these innovations will come through in the new Hypermarket both in terms of range and presentation.”

In the design of the new store there will be a focus on certain categories such as health and beauty, where once again there will be an improved range and presentation.

The construction of the new centre, which will be enlarged from its current 25,000m2 to 35,000m2, will be effected in two phases, each facilitating the isolation of the construction area from the trading area of the mall and thereby minimising inconvenience to shoppers.

The first phase has commenced and will continue to August 2007 and the second phase will run from September 2007 to July 2008 when the project will be completed and the entire new centre will be open for trade."


Thanks to James of Avantu.com for the heads-up.