Mitsui Outlet mall set for opening
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Mitsui Outlet mall, located in Sepang, will finally officially open on July 29.
The mall commenced trading in May with about 50 per cent of its stores completed. New stores have progressively opened and the first stage of the project is nearly complete.
Located close to the original Kuala Lumpur International Airport terminal, and alongside a highway, the developers expect it will attract shoppers on stopover and from the nearby cities.
Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang is the result of a joint venture (JV) between Mitsui Fudosan Co and Malaysia Airports Holdings. The outlet mall will be managed by the JV company, MFMA Development.
About 130 stores are expected to be trading by the end of the month, but retailers have been struggling to find staff to work in the mall which is 60km from Kuala Lumpur city and 6km from the airport.
With Japanese investment, the mall is promoting itself as Japanese-inspired and includes a ‘Japan Avenue’ with traditional arts and crafts, tea and food.
The developers plan to expand the facility in 2018, as well as 2021, to become the largest outlet mall in Southeast Asia with about 250 stores and floor space of about 44,000 sqm.
Stores offer luxury and branded products, fashion apparel and accessories, perfumes, cosmetics, confectionery, kids and sports wear, household items and luggage.
A 24,000sqm foodcourt is included in the first stage of the project.
Questions & Answers
Q.When did the Mitsui Outlet mall start trading before its official opening?
When did the Mitsui Outlet mall start trading before its official opening?
The mall began trading in May, with approximately 50 per cent of its stores operational. New retailers have gradually opened since then, and the initial phase is now almost complete.
Q.What is the anticipated total number of stores once the Mitsui Outlet mall expands fully?
What is the anticipated total number of stores once the Mitsui Outlet mall expands fully?
The developers plan to expand the facility to house around 250 stores in total. This expansion is scheduled to take place in 2018 and again in 2021.
Q.What challenge have retailers at the new Mitsui Outlet mall been facing?
What challenge have retailers at the new Mitsui Outlet mall been facing?
Retailers have been struggling to recruit staff to work at the mall. Its location, 60km from Kuala Lumpur city, presents a challenge for employee recruitment.
Q.What is the planned size of the Mitsui Outlet mall after its final expansion?
What is the planned size of the Mitsui Outlet mall after its final expansion?
Following its planned expansions in 2018 and 2021, the mall is intended to become the largest outlet mall in Southeast Asia, with a total floor space of approximately 44,000 square metres.
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