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Ever Gotesco Grand Central, opened in 1988 along Rizal Avenue Extension in Caloocan City, was a six-level mall with about 100,000 square meters of space, serving as a value retail hub until a major fire in 2012 caused its closure. The site was acquired by SM Prime Holdings and redeveloped into SM City Grand Central, opening November 26, 2021, with 102,790 square meters gross floor area. It anchors with SM Store and Supermarket, featuring a balanced tenant mix of 200+ stores in fashion, electronics, dining (25% F&B), and services, plus four cinemas and indoor park.
Direct LRT Monumento connection enhances accessibility, drawing from Caloocans 1.66 million population (2020 census), young median age 25, middle-lower income (average household PHP 300,000/year). Footfall estimated 25,000-35,000 daily, supported by transit and residential proximity. Occupancy launched at 70%+, now near 95% per SM reports. Rents competitive at PHP 500-1,200/sqm/month, lower for peripherals.
Market position strong in community retail, but faces saturation; advantages include stable SM operations, marketing synergies. Drawbacks: traffic congestion, competition from SM North EDSA (5km away), e-commerce shift, past infrastructure risks now resolved with modern build.
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Hours of Operation
Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Accessibility and Footfall
Direct linkage to Monumento LRT Station and major roads like Rizal Avenue provides superior public transport access, serving northern Metro Manila commuters. Pre-closure, Ever Gotesco saw high footfall from bargain seekers; post-redevelopment, SM City Grand Central reports 30,000+ daily visitors, driven by 1.5M+ local catchment and events. Challenges include peak-hour crowding and reliance on mass transit amid rising private vehicle use.
Tenant Mix and Demographics
Tenant mix emphasizes value categories: 35% apparel/home, 25% F&B, 20% services/entertainment, with anchors comprising 40% space for traffic pull. Targets Caloocans dense, urban demographic - 60% aged 15-44, 70% middle-lower income (PHP 10,000-40,000 monthly), favoring budget brands like Bench, Penshoppe. Weaknesses: limited high-end appeal due to economic profile; saturation in fast fashion from nearby markets like Tutuban.
Occupancy, Rent Levels, and Risks
SM management ensures high occupancy (92-95% system-wide 2023), with flexible leases starting PHP 600/sqm base plus 5-8% sales turnover. Advantages: professional support, prime visibility. Risks include intense competition from 10+ malls within 10km (e.g., TriNoma, Robinsons), economic pressures on low-income spending, and access issues from flooding/traffic in wet season; overall, stable for mid-tier retailers but monitor market saturation.
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