Taiwan’s Eslite Spectrum store to open at HK’s City Plaza in 2016
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Cityplaza is set to open Eslite Spectrum Hong Kong early next year, taking over two storeys of floor area spanning over 49,000 sq ft in the mall.
The Taiwanese lifestyle bookstore is expected to enhance Cityplaza’s trade mix and quality retail offerings.
Fiona Shiu, General Manager of Cityplaza, said hosting the largest Eslite Spectrum store on Hong Kong Island will expand the mall’s diversity and allow it to explore more possibilities for the city’s retail scene.
Cityplaza completed a HKD100-million (USD12.8 million) facelift in 2014, which upgraded the mall’s facilities and introduced of over 30 stylish local and international retail brands.
Eslite Spectrum opened its first Hong Kong store in Causeway Bay in 2012 and hopes that its new store in Cityplaza can continue more to bringing the energy of reading and cultural creativity to Hong Kong and integrate it into Hong Kongers’ daily lives.
Recommended as “Asia’s Best” bookstore by Time magazine (Asia Edition), the bookstore has been lauded for its creative retail spaces, acting as a cultural hub with its offerings of a wide collection of books, staged exhibitions, live arts events, and exciting dining experiences for shoppers.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the expected opening date for the Eslite Spectrum store in Cityplaza?
What is the expected opening date for the Eslite Spectrum store in Cityplaza?
The Eslite Spectrum store is scheduled to open in Cityplaza early next year. This will be the Taiwanese lifestyle bookstore's second location in Hong Kong.
Q.How much floor space will the new Eslite Spectrum store occupy in Cityplaza?
How much floor space will the new Eslite Spectrum store occupy in Cityplaza?
The new Eslite Spectrum store will take over two storeys of floor area. It will span over 49,000 square feet within the Cityplaza mall.
Q.How does Cityplaza expect the new Eslite Spectrum store to benefit the mall?
How does Cityplaza expect the new Eslite Spectrum store to benefit the mall?
Cityplaza expects the store to enhance its trade mix and quality retail offerings. Fiona Shiu, General Manager, believes it will expand the mall's diversity and explore new possibilities for retail.
Q.When did Cityplaza last undergo a significant renovation, and what was its cost?
When did Cityplaza last undergo a significant renovation, and what was its cost?
Cityplaza completed a significant facelift in 2014, costing HKD100-million, which is USD12.8 million. This renovation upgraded facilities and introduced over 30 new retail brands.
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