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W
ell, hasn’t 2020 knocked the whole world for six from the outset?
Little did anyone expect to be faced with an invisible enemy
that is affecting each and every one of us to some degree.
Covid-19 presents a risk to our families and our businesses
that is pretty scary. Thankfully we have been able to learn
lessons from those countries that have already been fighting this pandemic for a
while and our Government seems to have acted quickly to put measures in place to
slow the spread. I am not going to dwell too much on this topic other than to say that
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I wish you and your families good health and your businesses fortitude to deal with
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the challenges ahead.
This issue we feature two shopping malls. Both are extensions and upgrades to
existing malls and are a reflection of the continued investment in retail in South Africa,
despite a worldwide decline in traditional retail on high streets and visits to shopping
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from your couch’ benefits of online shopping, a visit to a shopping mall is more an
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developers are picking up on this trend and ensuring that the retail experience also
becomes an entertainment experience. On top of this developers are incorporating
essential service providers, transport hubs and outdoor entertainment into the design,
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drawing potential shoppers in whilst they meet the other needs of daily work and
family life.
As we see developers adapting to the changing retail environment, we see the
‘adapt or die’ approach to commercial and residential developments too. In challenging
times it is essential to think ahead and be prepared to change the way we have done
things in the past. It’s also so important to ensure your marketing does not take a back
seat. Whether it be via social media or more traditional, tried and tested media like
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Architect and Builder, you’ve got to make sure your brand remains visible and relevant.
Some companies in our industry are brilliant at this, but it surprises me how many are
not embracing even basic exposure to their market. The fact that some firms don’t
even have a basic website perplexes me. Come on people, time to up your game!
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