Sharjah's prominent shopping and entertainment destination reveals strategic plans for 2012; rewards retailers for excellence in performance
Sharjah, UAE - 21 April, 2012 - Sharjah City Centre, the Emirate's leading shopping and entertainment destination, recently hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2012. Held at the prestigious Sharjah Chamber of Commerce, over 80 retailers came together to celebrate their successes for the past year with the mall's senior management.
An extension of the mall's new 'Be a Smart Shopper' positioning, the theme for this year was suitably named 'B "e" Smart'. Presented by Sharjah City Centre senior management, retailers were presented with an overview of 2011's key highlights - including mall performance, development and marketing plans, in addition to a preview of 2012 initiatives.
Marking a successful trading year, while acknowledging retailers' on-going commitment and hard work, the informative AGM concluded with the highly-anticipated Retailer of the Year awards. Here, 10 awards based on sales performance, operational compliance and standards of customer service were presented - including the popular People's Choice award that is conducted through an on-line survey and voted for by Sharjah City Centre's customers.
Sharjah City Centre's Retailer of the Year 2011 award winners are:
Best Fashion Store - Aeropostale
Best F&B Outlet - Baskin Robbins
Best Electronics & Entertainment Store - Eros Digital
Best Health, Wellbeing & Cosmetics Store - Mikyaji
Best Footwear & Sports Store - Charles & Keith
Best Jewellery & Watch Store - Hour Choice
Best Optical & Accessories Store - Grand Optics
People's Choice Award - Carrefour
Retailer of the Year - Rivoli
Best Anchor Store - Babyshop
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About Sharjah City Centre:
Sharjah City Centre is located in the heart of Sharjah, along the main Al Wahda Street. Developed and managed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, the centre features a convenient mix of over 120 value-oriented stores from major international brands such as New Look, Sun & Sand Sports and Aeropostale. Since 2011, Sharjah City Centre has introduced over 20 new brands to its offer including Toys 'R' Us and Fabindia. Other leisure and entertainment facilities in the mall include a Magic Planet family entertainment centre and 16 fast food outlets, positioning Sharjah City Centre as one of the dominant shopping malls in the Emirate for smart shopping choices that cater to the immediate needs of the community.
About Majid Al Futtaim Properties
Majid Al Futtaim Properties is the leading developer of shopping malls together with hotels and mixed-use community projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Majid Al Futtaim Properties has changed the face of shopping, leisure and entertainment across the region with eleven world-class malls operating in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt and two currently in development in Cairo, Egypt and Beirut, Lebanon. In April 2012, Majid Al Futtaim Properties opened its sixth strategic mall in the UAE with Fujairah City Centre. Majid Al Futtaim Properties has earned numerous accolades and awards from international organisations that have recognised its leadership and the quality of its properties. The Company's shopping malls continue to witness a steady increase in footfall with more than 140 million visitors in 2011.
Majid Al Futtaim Properties has four flagship shopping malls; three in Dubai and one in Bahrain.
Deira City Centre pioneered the concept of shopping and entertainment in the region. It has over 370 stores with an extensive array of mid-market popular brands, including leisure and entertainment facilities and over 50 restaurants and cafes.
Mall of the Emirates is a world-class shopping mall, housing over 520 international retail brands including 80 luxury stores and a unique range of leisure attractions, anchored by the world-renowned Ski Dubai.
Mirdif City Centre, the latest regional shopping mall in the UAE by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, is home to 430 stores offering the best mix of retail, superior leisure and entertainment concepts that include iFLY Dubai - indoor skydiving centre and VOX Cinemas and a host of delicious fine dining outlets.
Bahrain City Centre is the largest shopping, leisure and entertainment complex in Bahrain with 340 international brands including 60 dining options, and features Wahooo!, the region's first region's first indoor-outdoor waterpark.
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