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which Bloomingdale’s is world famous,” said Michael Gould, chairman and CEO of Bloomingdale’s. “It is a beautiful open-air shopping center that is a recognized destination not only for local customers from the Hawaiian islands, but also for visitors from the U.S. mainland, Asia and worldwide. In Hawaiʻi, we will offer global customers the unique Bloomingdale’s sense of contemporary style, as well as the attentive service that sets us apart.”
General Growth’s CEO Sandeep Mathrani said Ala Moana Center draws 42 million shoppers every year, with sales surpassing $1,400 per square foot, making Ala Moana Center General Growth’s most productive mall.
“Adding Bloomingdale’s to its stellar department store and retailer line-up only furthers Ala Moana’s status as a premier retail destination,” Mathrani said. “I believe the expansion and renovation of Ala Moana will set the standard of excellence for re-investing in a property.”
Besides the additions to the ʻewa wing, Saturday, Nov. 16, marked the opening of Ala Moana’s newly renovated center court. This includes a new center stage, an upgraded customer service center, new tenant shops (such as AT&T, Minamoto Kitchoan and Big Island Abalone) and improved common areas with an additional 2,000 square feet of space for larger walkways.
For updates on the construction at Ala Moana Center, go here.