Emporium reopens USD91m makeover
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The Emporium shopping complex in Bangkok will fully open in March after a major renovation.
Voralak Tulaphorn, senior vice-president for merchandising of The Mall Group, operator of the upscale shopping venue, said 95 percent of total space at the shopping centre had been reopened to customers since last Monday. Only the cinema zone remains closed.
The company spent THB3 billion (USD91.3 million) to make over The Emporium over the past seven to eight months in anticipation of fiercer retail competition in the Pathumwan, Ratchaprasong and Sukhumvit areas next year.
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Q.When will The Emporium shopping complex be fully open after its renovation?
When will The Emporium shopping complex be fully open after its renovation?
The Emporium shopping complex is set to fully open in March. Ninety-five percent of its space, excluding the cinema zone, has already reopened to customers since last Monday.
Q.How much did The Mall Group spend on the renovation of The Emporium?
How much did The Mall Group spend on the renovation of The Emporium?
The Mall Group invested THB3 billion (USD91.3 million) into the makeover of The Emporium. This renovation project was carried out over the past seven to eight months.
Q.What is the reason behind The Mall Group's decision to renovate The Emporium?
What is the reason behind The Mall Group's decision to renovate The Emporium?
The renovation was undertaken in anticipation of increased retail competition in the Pathumwan, Ratchaprasong, and Sukhumvit areas next year. The company aimed to prepare for this fiercer market.
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