The Square – a new shopping experience for the community
What was previously known as the Pick 'n Pay Centre, will from now on be known as The Square.
MBOMBELA – A landmark shopping centre now boasts a new name.
The name change was officially announced on Wednesday morning during a function that took place at Food Fundi. Among those who attended the event, were centre tenants and directors, including Luan Visagie.
Anita McGarry, centre manager, said shopping at The Square was most definitely convenient.
McGarry said Pick ‘n Pay has been the anchor store from the first time the doors opened and is still an integral part of the tenant mix.
“After acquiring the centre in July 2014, the current owners, Russet Trading and Investment 95, quickly made plans to breathe new life into an old favourite. Redevelopment started in earnest in 2015 and was completed in October that same year. This time, two major and unique anchor stores were added to the mix, namely Baby City and WestPack Lifestyle Centre. This makes The Square a true destination,” McGarry added.
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The Square is situated on one of the main intersections in Mbombela, just off Madiba Drive/R40, next to SARS.
One of the tenants, Alwyn Fourie, who runs Perfume Junction, said the centre has been up for a rebrand for long time.
“The name change will have a positive impact on the community. Many people like to associate themselves with new things,” he said.
To celebrate the new name, The Square will hold a party on Saturday October 13. They will honour their shoppers and the wonderful community of Mbombela. Everyone is invited to be at The Square and participate in all the festivities.
“It is your party after all! Everyone is invited to join us on Saturday October 13 for our ‘It’s YOUR party’ event. The centre will be decorated with balloons and colourful square bunting, with the announcement of the cash prize winners most definitely being a highlight. But an event The Square is most excited about, will be the honouring of our heroes at a ceremony that will take place from 09:00,” said McGarry.
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She said The Square is about the community and this is what the day will be about.
“A major part of the event that will take place will be the ‘Honouring our Heroes’ ceremony. We have invited pre-primary schools to choose and honour an organisation that they deem to be heroes. Pupils of Elizabeth Montessori, Chirpy Baby and Toddler Centre, Nellie Miere and Mosaïek are hard at work making special thank you cards to honour these upstanding establishments.
“On this day, The Square will donate R10 000 to each of these establishments: CANSA, Bossies Community Justice, Sanca and Nelspruit SPCA,” added McGarry.
The day will also be filled with activities such as a demonstration by Nelspruit Gymnastics Academy and performances by the KaMagugu Marimba Band. There will be a jumping castle and loads of giveaways. Plus, shoppers who spend R250 or more on this day will also receive a very good looking The Square branded shopping bag.
Other activities will include the scratch card competition; shoppers who spend R150 or more at any store will receive a scratch card and qualify for special offers or free gifts from another store. Everyone wins! Plus, if you drop your completed entry in the entry box you stand a chance to win one of three R2 000 cash prizes.
