The Retail Academy aims to diversify the tenant composition of the retail sector with scalable new entrants whose product offering appeals to the communities we serve. In this way, we’re able to help provide the primary stakeholder of the retail chain – the shopper – with more choice.
The programme is about fostering mutual success and economic inclusion. We recognise the immense potential in building small businesses, showcasing talent, creating job opportunities, launching new retail experiences, growing our shopping centres’ future tenant base, and ultimately boosting society and the economy.
We’re bridging the informal and formal retail sector by providing up-and-coming entrepreneurs with:
By de-risking the entry of small businesses into formal retail spaces, we help them formalise, diversify and thrive within a shopping centre ecosystem.
Retail Academy Entrepreneurs
Delishabhem Restaurant
Fast Food, Daveyton Mall
Fakizinto Concepts
Fashion and Branding concept studio, Dobsonville Mall
Zanwabo Cakes and Supplies
Confectionery, Dobsonville Mall
Ikhaya Homeware
Homeware and Décor, Randburg Square
Lielo Beauty
Health and Beauty, Randburg Square
Mbewu
Fruit and Veg, Randburg Square
Malea Garments
Fashion, Randburg Square
The Scrummy Ice Cream
Food and Confectionery, Randburg Square
“This is a real opportunity that is breaking down barriers and disrupting the retail landscape by bringing emerging retailers serving niche market segments into the mainstream.”
