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Shopping Iguatemi Salvador, situated in the affluent Itaigara district of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, opened in 2009 and offers 60,000 square meters of gross leasable area across three levels with over 150 stores. Operated by Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers S.A., one of Brazil premier mall operators, it features a premium tenant mix including luxury international brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co., mid-market fashion retailers such as Zara, H&M, and Forever 21, department store anchors Renner and Riachuelo, a 10-screen Cinemark cinema, and a diverse food and beverage selection with over 20 restaurants and a food court.

The property targets upper-middle and high-income demographics in Salvadors metropolitan area of nearly 4 million residents, where the middle class represents about 45 percent of the population, bolstered by the citys role as a key tourist destination attracting 3 million visitors annually.

Accessibility is favorable, located on Av. Tancredo Neves in the business corridor, 15 kilometers from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport with drive times of 20-30 minutes, supported by public transport links and 2,500 parking spaces. Occupancy stands at approximately 96 percent as of recent reports, indicative of strong leasing demand. Minimum annual rents range from BRL 120 to 250 per square meter, varying by space quality and category, with additional turnover rents at 8-12 percent of sales.

Annual sales per square meter average BRL 8,500-10,000, above national retail averages.

Leasing advantages encompass high footfall of 10-12 million visitors per year, driven by promotional events, loyalty programs, and integration with Iguatemi digital platforms. The malls modern architecture and operational efficiency, including energy-efficient systems and security, enhance tenant viability. However, contextual challenges include intense local competition from established centers like Shopping da Bahia and Salvador Shopping, economic sensitivities in Northeast Brazil with regional GDP growth at 2-3 percent annually versus national 2.5 percent, and potential disruptions from urban traffic congestion or inflationary pressures on consumer spending.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday09:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM — 09:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

Av. Tancredo Neves, 148, Salvador, Brazil

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Demographics and Footfall

Salvadors population exceeds 2.9 million in the city proper and 4 million in the metro area, with a demographic profile featuring 45 percent middle class (classes B and C, household incomes BRL 3,000-10,000 monthly) and growing affluent segments amid urbanization trends. Shopping Iguatemi Salvador draws primarily A and B class consumers seeking premium experiences, supplemented by domestic tourists and business travelers. Annual footfall reaches 11 million, equating to about 30,000 daily visitors, supported by proximity to corporate offices and hotels. This traffic underpins robust conversion rates of 40-50 percent for fashion categories, though dependency on seasonal peaks like Carnival and Christmas introduces variability, and broader economic slowdowns could reduce discretionary spending by 10-15 percent as seen in 2020-2022 periods.

Competition and Market Position

Salvadors retail landscape includes over 12 shopping centers with combined GLA surpassing 1.2 million square meters, creating a saturated market where premium segments grow at 4 percent annually per ABRASCE reports. Iguatemi Salvador holds a leading position in the luxury niche, capturing 25 percent of high-end sales through exclusive brand representations and experiential events, differentiating from mass-oriented rivals like Shopping da Bahia (500 stores, 180,000 m²) and mid-tier Salvador Shopping (120,000 m²). Strengths lie in curated tenant synergy boosting dwell time to 2-3 hours, but weaknesses include overlap in fashion categories leading to 15-20 percent cannibalization risks and competition from e-commerce platforms eroding 10 percent of physical sales yearly. Regional tourism supports performance, yet local economic reliance on services (65 percent of GDP) exposes to downturns.

Lease Terms and Operational Risks

Leasing structures at Shopping Iguatemi Salvador typically involve 5-10 year terms with base rents of BRL 150-220 per square meter annually for prime locations, plus variable percentage rents on gross sales thresholds (starting at BRL 5,000/m²), common fees for common area maintenance at 20-25 percent of base rent, and marketing contributions of 0.5-1 percent. Advantages for tenants include flexible fit-out allowances up to BRL 1,000/m², co-op advertising funds, and data analytics on customer traffic. Operational quality is high with 24/7 security, HVAC efficiency, and recent 2020s upgrades to digital wayfinding. Risks encompass Brazils macroeconomic volatility, with inflation averaging 5 percent and currency devaluation impacting import-dependent luxury goods by 20-30 percent, alongside infrastructure challenges like peak-hour traffic delays on access roads reducing accessibility scores to 7/10. Competition-driven renegotiations may pressure rents downward by 5-10 percent in oversupplied categories, and environmental factors such as Bahia occasional flooding pose minor operational disruptions.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
68,738
Year Built
1975
Parking Spaces
3500
Average Monthly Footfall
1,250,000
Owner
ALLOS
Anchor Tenants
Renner, Riachuelo, Casas Bahia, Leader, Le Biscuit

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
10 km
Secondary Catchment Area
30 km
Catchment area population
1,500,000 People
Population growth rate
0.7 %
Median age
32 Years
Household size
3.0 Persons per household
Education level (tertiary)
18.0 %

Median household income
5,000 BRL per month
Unemployment rate
12.0 %
Cost of living index
85 Index (national=100)

Retail spending per capita
12,000 BRL per year
Spending on apparel
2,500 BRL per year
Spending on groceries
4,000 BRL per year
Spending on electronics
1,200 BRL per year

Annual foot traffic
15,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
14,000 BRL per year

Number of retail stores
535 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes
Competitor density (same category)
3 Malls per 1M people
Tenant diversity
High
Unique Concepts
15.0 %

Gross Leasable Area
68,738 sqm
Number of Levels
3 Levels
Average rent per square meter
150 BRL per month
Vacancy rate
6.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium
Available retail space
4,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
Direct
Public transport access
High
Parking spaces
3,500 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High

E-commerce competition
Medium
Click-and-collect adoption
30.0 %
Internet penetration
85.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
Advanced

Promotional events
50 Per year
Loyalty program penetration
40.0 %
Digital signage presence
High

Projected foot traffic growth
5.0 %
New tenant pipeline
20 Stores
Mall expansion plans
Ongoing
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