The Grove Mall, Pretoria — Stores, Map & Hours

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The Grove Mall is a super-regional shopping centre located in Pretoria East, South Africa, at the corner of Lynnwood and Simon Vermooten Roads in Equestria. With a gross leasable area of approximately 41,000 square metres and over 118 stores, it opened in 2009 and is owned by Resilient REIT. Positioned as an upmarket destination, it serves a growing affluent residential area near the N1 and N4 highways, Wilgers Hospital, and several schools, offering convenient access and 2,898 parking bays including basement and family options.

The tenant mix emphasizes entertainment and lifestyle, featuring anchor tenant Checkers supermarket, fashion outlets like Edgars and Woolworths, diverse restaurants in the open-air piazza with olive trees and fairy lights, and attractions such as an IMAX cinema with eight screens, eco-friendly ice rink, ten-pin bowling, and childrens play areas. This blend supports family-oriented footfall, estimated at high levels due to its premier status.

Market position benefits from a catchment of over 200,000 residents with above-average incomes, but faces challenges from retail saturation in Pretoria East, where over 50 centres compete, including dominant Menlyn Park (131,000 m2 GLA). Resilient reports indicate some market share erosion to convenience formats amid economic pressures. Occupancy remains robust at around 95%, with prime rents ranging R250-R350 per square metre monthly.

Leasing advantages include strong visibility, diverse mix driving cross-traffic, and entertainment draw boosting dwell time; drawbacks encompass competition risks, potential footfall dips from economic slowdowns, and infrastructure maintenance needs after 15 years.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday	09:00 AM — 07:00 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM — 07:00 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM — 07:00 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM — 07:00 PM
Friday	09:00 AM — 07:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM — 04:00 PM

Holiday Hours

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

Cnr Lynnwood & Simon Vermooten Roads, Pretoria, South Africa

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Demographics and Catchment

Pretoria East catchment encompasses approximately 250,000 residents, characterized by affluent demographics with LSM 8-10 households predominant, average annual income exceeding R500,000, and 61% of population under 40 years old per 2023 estimates. High economic activity among professionals and families supports demand for upscale fashion, dining, and leisure. Proximity to universities and business hubs enhances weekday traffic, while residential growth drives weekend family visits, contributing to consistent footfall of over 1 million monthly visitors based on similar regional malls.

Competition and Market Saturation

Pretoria East retail market is saturated with over 50 shopping centres within 10km, including super-regionals like Menlyn Park and Brooklyn Mall, leading to intensified competition and reported market share losses for The Grove as per Resilient REIT analyses. Convenience centres like Kolonnade and Woodlands Boulevard capture quick-service trade, reducing super-regional dominance. Overall vacancy in Tshwane retail rose to 15-18% in 2024 amid economic challenges, potentially pressuring rents and occupancy, though The Groves entertainment focus provides differentiation.

Operational Quality and Lease Metrics

Occupancy stands at 94-96% as of 2023 Resilient data, reflecting stable tenant retention in an upmarket mix: 35% fashion and general merchandise, 25% food and beverage, 20% entertainment and services, 20% other. Prime ground-floor rents average R300 per square metre monthly, with turnover rents at 5-7% of sales; parking fees (R7-R40) apply post-free period. Strengths include modern infrastructure with high security and accessibility via major roads; weaknesses involve aging post-2009 build potentially requiring capex, and external factors like load-shedding mitigated by solar trials.