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"Family Mall" Trends For Shopping Centre In 2015
27 Desember 2014

Semarang, KOMPAS.com - Trends for shopping centre that will develop in 2015 is the concept of "family mall" or mal family. This concept allows all family members to meet their needs in one place at the same time.

"Family mall" is also an opportunity for retail businessmen to realize expansion plan without having to be bothered looking for specific target. Because the "family mall" definitely worth customers visits with extensive stratification ranging from children, teens, parents, young executives, young families, to community members.

This statement was made General Manager of Sales, Marketing and Promotion Paragon City Mall Semarang, Dian Widiyanti, to Kompas.com, Friday (12/26/2014).

"Family Mall has now transformed into a meeting point of diverse interests and different niche markets. Because the concept of" family mall" is very complete, all there and mingle. Starting from a hobby needs, basic needs, food, entertainment, fitness centre, clothes, to cosmetics and jewellery, "said Dian.

Dian explained, promoted the concept of family mall, Paragon City Mall Semarang retailers successfully cater for families. Up to four years of age, it became a destination mall for citizens and also other in the vicinity.

With this success, said Dian, the performance of Paragon City Mall Semarang continues to grow. It is characterized by an impeccable record of 100 percent occupancy rate by the rental rate of Rp 400,000 to Rp 700,000 per square meter outside service costs Rp 90,000 per square meter per month.

"We were overwhelmed by the prospective new retailers who want to get in Paragon. There are many retailers who entered the waiting list. So finally decided to build the Paragon City Mall II next year," said Dian.

"Family mall" will be the trend next year also expressed Event and Promotion Manager Gandaria City Mall, Zico Rossano Hansakarya. According to her very large family segment niche among other segments.

"In addition, the purchasing power or" spending power "is also high. The concept of" family mall "is what will we maintain and boosted growth next year," said Zico.

Currently, Gandaria City Mall in South Jakarta developed PT Pakuwon Jati Tbk, recorded a 96 percent occupancy rate. This achievement, Zico said, will continue to rise in line with the opening of Uniqlo and retailer-new retailer apparel segment next year.

"We are optimistic, the presence of new retailers will double the number of visits to 30 percent higher than the current achievement as many as 100,000 people. Moreover Sheraton hotel will open in 2015," added Zico.

President Director of PT Ciputra Surya Tbk, Aaron Hajadi, agree with Dian and Zico. According to Aaron, the concept of the shopping centre is unlimited. However, a much needed creativity and innovation in managing a visit to the shopping centre.

"The retail business is still very good next year as in the category of small ticket items that have not been affected by the depreciation of the rupiah, rising interest rates and liquidity shrinkage. The concept of anything particularly" family mall "will continue to survive if managed with creativity and innovation," beber Aaron.

He went on, the concept of "family mall" that allows all family members move in the same place at the same time will remain and could reap higher number of visits.

"The proof Ciputra World Surabaya this year the number of visits grew by 19 per cent. Owned Ciputra Mall Ciputra Mall Grogol Other namely West and Ciputra World Jakarta is also growing," said Aaron.

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Business Centre Shopping Still Promising
Friday, December 26, 2014 | 18:37 pm

SURABAYA, KOMPAS.com - Although the rupiah is still depressed, high interest rates and market liquidity shrinks, but the retail sector (shopping centre) is believed to still promising in 2015.

Proved by the growth of the number of visits to shopping centres in big cities like Jakarta and Surabaya, as well as other cities, a wide Solo, Semarang (Central Java both), and Balikpapan, East Kalimantan.

This statement was made ​​Director of PT Ciputra Surya Tbk., Aaron Hajadi, to Kompas.com, Friday (12/26/2014).

"Next year, the retail market is still very good because a small ticket retail items or goods shopping small value. If the shrinking market liquidity is usually the most affected are the big ticket items or items whose value is as large as cars and homes," said Aaron .

In 2015, according to Aaron, though still depreciated amount, interest rates rise and the market liquidity decreases, but retail will not be affected. Conversely, if the tightening of liquidity occur continuously over a year then the impact will be felt in the retail sector.

"Retail will not be stuck. Both in Jakarta and other cities. Therefore, visitors shopping centres that we build and manage such Ciputra Mall in Grogol, West Jakarta, Ciputra World Jakarta in Kuningan, South Jakarta, and Ciputra World Surabaya, increased this year. Although the in Grogol not increase too much because already mature while Ciputra World Jakarta greater improvement, "said Aaron.

A similar sentiment was expressed GM Sales, Marketing and Promotion Paragon City Mall Semarang, Dian Widiyanti. According to Dian, the retail market next year it will last for many incoming foreign investment.

"The challenge is quite big, but do not forget our middle class with high purchasing power also increases. That's what makes us remain optimistic that this shopping centre sector is able to withstand the challenges of the economic slowdown. In fact, we dare to build Paragon City Mall II," said Dian.

Dian said, Paragon City Mall II will be developed next year extensions. The mall recently adopted the concept of family mall, but with a higher class of its first edition. The location is located on Jl Pemuda Semarang. Designed area of ​​150,000 square meters on an area of ​​1.8 hectares.

"We are currently negotiating with Mitra Adi Perkasa (MAP) Group to fill the spaces retail. Next year is the land lord's market, building owners who have bargaining power is greater than the tenant.In the past we were looking for a tenant, later vice versa tenants which actually looking for a building for expansion, "said Dian.

Not only shopping centre, Paragon City Mall II will be integrated with other property types. However, because they follow the dynamics of the market, there are two options Dian ensure that offices and apartments

Innovation

Although predicting the trend next year is still positive for the retail sector, but Aaron reminded the developers and managers must innovate and develop unlimited creativity.

"I think the developer and manager of the new malls should always perform a new innovation to the concept of the infinite. As we build shopping malls, Ciputra World Surabaya. Areas of entertainment was on the top floor which we call VWalk and can be accessed directly from the ground floor to third floor via escalator highest in Southeast Asia, "said Aaron.

The draft as it is made easily accessible so visitors. In addition to the entertainment area, there is also a special corridor for food, drinks, and others that operate up to 24.00 hours of the night.

"Build it difficult mall, the location must be really top. The outside of Jakarta and Surabaya, is still quite difficult to build a mall because the rent is less justified. Therefore, we have no plans to get up a new mall," said Aaron.

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Decorations adorn the interiors of The Park Solo, Solo Baru, Central Java, at Christmas 2014 and ahead of the New Year 2015. The picture was taken on Friday (12/26/2014).


Regional Shopping Centre Flooded By Visitors
Friday, December 26, 2014 | 16:41 pm

Semarang, KOMPAS.com - Not just occurred in the capital city of Jakarta , in any region, thousands of visitors flooded the shopping centres at Christmas 2014 and New Year 2015 ahead of this phenomenon triggered by the entertainment package offered by each manager of the shopping centre.

GM Sales, Marketing and Promotion Paragon City Mall Semarang, Dian Widiyanti, disclose, program or event for the whole family segment is very effective in attracting a number of visits.

"For example, we held a Christmas Carol, Christmas for Everyone, and Santa Claus is now coming in town, was greeted enthusiastically visitors. They do not just come from the city of Semarang, but also from neighbouring towns such as Holy, Pekalongan, and Tegal," Dian said to Kompas.com, Friday (12/26/2014).

Not surprisingly, if the shopping centre of 120,000 square meters is flooded with no less than 40,000 people at Christmas December 25, 2014. While out Christmas, or weekdays and weekends, the number of visitors reached 25,000 people to 35,000 people.

"From year to year the number of visits is increasing. The increase of about 20 percent to 30 percent per year. This year is the fourth Christmas implementation. We expect the number of visitors increased by 40 per cent next year," said Dian.

Membeludaknya visit also occurred at a shopping centre The Park, New Solo, Central Java. According to GM The Park New Solo, Setio Widodo, community Solo, Sukoharjo, Yogyakarta, Klaten, and also Semarang, many who come to the Park to fill the Christmas holidays.

"The arrival they fulfill a number of visits in one day about 17,500 people. While on weekdays and weekends, only 12,000 to 13,000 people," said Setio.

The difference in the atmosphere and the interior of the Park, plus Setio, considerations also affect the community to visit. They enjoy an atmosphere that is not found in other shopping malls, such as special corridor cafe called "Central Park", the arena game, to cinema.

While shopping centre Ciputra World Surabaya, East Java, crowded around 30,000 visitors, or jumped 19 percent from a normal day.

"Christmas yesterday Ciputra World Surabaya, increased visits which we calculated by car count about 7,200 four-wheeled vehicles," said President Director of PT Ciputra Surya Tbk, Aaron Hajadi.

The same number is also achieved The Plaza Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. According to Deputy General Manager of The Plaza Balikpapan, Aries Adriyanto, The Plaza Balikpapan visited by 30,000 visitors from Samarinda, Bontang, Penajam, even Kutai, outside the city of Aberdeen itself.

"They are interested in coming because we held a joint cooperation BRI promotional discounts," said Aries.

"Spending power"

Interestingly, the people who spend the Christmas holidays are not just "streets" or window shopping. They spend money to buy clothes, essential goods, shoes, to entertainment, and jewellery.

He stated, spending power people who shop in Paragon City Mall is very high. At Christmas yesterday, in a note Dian, the visitors spent an average of about Rp 10 million. While out Christmas could reach Rp 500 million.

"Those who carry out transactions worth half a billion dollars was a merchant and businessman as well. They buy essential goods at Hypermart for resale in their stores at retail," Dian said.

Similarly in Solo. According Setio, visitors who come rarely the only "merry". Instead, they dine at cafes Liberica, Score, and others Rp 2 million to $ 3 million per transaction.

"Especially today, loaded with Christmas sale program and year end sale. The number of transactions continued to increase before the turn of the year," said Setio.

Setio not excessive. The Park proved a visitor Solo Baru, Sigit Sarwanto, came to the mall just to hunt for discounts on certain brands of clothing.

"I bought a shirt mumpung are year end sale. While other visitors queued in cinema XXI," said Sigit.

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CEO records first buy in Pollux Properties (5AE-POLUX.SP) since Dec 2011 on 18% price fall

CEO Nico Purnomo Po recorded his first on-market trade in construction contractor and building materials distributor Pollux Properties Ltd (5AE-POLUX.SP) [MKT CAP 44M] since December 2011 with 300,000 shares purchased on December 22 at 7.8 cents each [AI SCORE 3.5; 3MTH +11%(20%)/6MTH +21%(100%) 5 BUYS-2010]. The trade increased his direct holdings by 24% to 1.568 million shares or 0.25% of the issued capital. He also has deemed interest of 372.014 million shares or 59.75%. The acquisition was made on the back of the 18% drop in the share price since the last week of January from 9.5 cents. Despite the fall in the share price, the counter is still up since August 2012 from 4.3 cents. He previously acquired 35.95 million shares from June to December 2011 at 8 cents to 5 cents each or an average of 5.5 cents each and an initial 634,000 shares in August 2010 at an average of 6.8 cents each. Pollux Properties announced on November 7 a 479.2% gain in 1H profit to $2.288 million for the 6 months to 30 September 2014. The counter was trading at 7 cents on December 24 (Asia Insider News Dec 24, 2014).

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