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Shopping Tacaruna, situated in the Casa Amarela district of northern Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, at Av. Gov. Agamenon Magalhães, 153, opened in April 1997. It occupies a 100,000 sqm site with 100,093 sqm gross leasable area across three levels, including a 700 sqm rooftop event space. The property hosts over 300 operations, with 269 retail stores featuring a value-oriented tenant mix: 40% fashion and accessories, 20% food and beverage via two food courts (Praca Olinda and Praca Recife) and three restaurants, plus services like banks and clinics, electronics, and leisure.

Anchor tenants comprise Carrefour hypermarket, Cinemark theaters, Renner, Riachuelo, C&A, and Lojas Americanas. Daily footfall averages 38,000 visitors, translating to 6-8 million annually, supported by family events and proximity to tourist sites in Recife, Olinda, and Paulista. Occupancy stands at 92-95%, with 7% vacancy and 5,000 sqm available space.

Rent levels range from R$80-150 per sqm monthly, averaging 150 BRL, plus R$20-30 CAM fees, under 5-year leases escalating 6-8% via IGP-M. The primary 5 km catchment serves 2.5 million people, targeting middle-income classes B and C (median household income R$2,500-4,000 monthly, age 34.8). In Northeast Brazil's retail market, experiencing 5-7% sales growth amid recovery, it positions as a community value mall with high public transport access and 2,150 parking spaces.

Leasing advantages include stable occupancy, promotional synergies, and alignment with affordable shopping needs, though offset by urban congestion and ongoing R$27 million facade/dining upgrades in 2024-2025.

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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. Gov. Agamenon Magalhães, 153, Recife, Brazil

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Demographics and Catchment Area

The primary catchment within a 5 km radius encompasses 2.5 million residents across Recife, Olinda, and Paulista, with a secondary 20 km area adding reach. Demographics feature a median age of 34.8 years, household size of 3.1 persons, 20% tertiary education rate, and median annual household income of R$45,000 (monthly R$2,500-4,000). It targets socioeconomic classes B and C, favoring value retail in casual apparel, fast food, and groceries. Retail spending per capita totals USD 2,500 annually, including USD 850 on apparel and USD 1,200 on groceries. Local unemployment at 8.5% (12% statewide in Pernambuco) constrains luxury categories, while population growth of 0.38% supports steady demand for family-oriented services.

Competition and Accessibility

Direct access via Av. Gov. Agamenon Magalhães provides high public transport connectivity and 2,150 parking spaces, but urban congestion on this artery reduces peak-hour footfall by 10-15%, per local studies. Competitor density reaches 5 malls per sq km, contributing to saturation in fashion and electronics categories. Sales velocity lags premium centers by 20-30%, amid high e-commerce adoption (81% internet penetration, 60% click-and-collect). Regional market sees 90% average occupancy and 5-7% sales growth in Northeast Brazil; Tacaruna's 92-95% rate reflects resilience, though proximity to alternatives and economic factors like 12% unemployment pose risks to traffic conversion (35% rate, 2-hour dwell time).

Lease Terms and Operational Quality

Rents start at R$80-150 per sqm monthly (average 150 BRL), with R$20-30 CAM fees and typical 5-year terms escalating 6-8% annually via IGP-M index. Annual sales per sqm range R$8,000-12,000, below regional premium levels. Occupancy at 92-95% indicates operational stability, with moderate lease flexibility and ongoing new tenant pipeline. Challenges include aging infrastructure, addressed by R$27 million in 2024-2025 facade and dining retrofits plus R$9 million planned for 2026, potentially elevating fees. Strengths encompass high visibility, 40% loyalty program penetration, digital signage, and security (15% retail crime rate), fostering promotional events that drive 5% projected footfall growth in a value-focused environment.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
48,969
Year Built
1997
Parking Spaces
2606
Average Monthly Footfall
1,155,833
Owner
Malls Brasil Plural FII (MALL11)
Anchor Tenants
Renner, Riachuelo, C&A, Lojas Americanas

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
Santo Amaro, Coque, Ibura neighborhoods Neighborhoods
Secondary Catchment Area
Recife metropolitan area including Olinda and Paulista Regions
Catchment area population
500,000 People
Population growth rate
1.5 %
Median age
33 Years
Household size
3.1 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
21.0 %

Median household income
5,400 BRL per month
Unemployment rate
10.0 %
Cost of living index
45 Index (NY=100)

Retail spending per capita
2,500 USD per year
Spending on apparel
160 USD per capita
Spending on groceries
1,200 USD per capita
Spending on electronics
300 USD per capita

Annual foot traffic
13,870,000 Visitors
Dwell time
2.5 Hours
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
15,000 BRL per year

Number of retail stores
300 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
10 Anchors
Competitor density (same category)
5 Malls within 20km
Tenant diversity
High Qualitative
Unique Concepts
Rooftop entertainment area Features

Gross Leasable Area
48,969 m²
Number of Levels
5 Levels
Average rent per square meter
150 BRL per month
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Qualitative
Available retail space
2,000 m²

Proximity to main roads
High Qualitative
Public transport access
Good Qualitative
Parking spaces
2,606 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
Medium Qualitative

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

Retail crime rate
Low Qualitative
Security measures
CCTV, guards Features

Promotional events
Multiple per year Events
Loyalty program penetration
20.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
3.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Ongoing Status
Mall expansion plans
nan Status
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