The Game store, occupying 4 100m², is expected to open at the end of November.  The revamp, starting on April 6, will entail the addition of space at the centre for a stock room for Game and the relocation of several stores.

Joseph Parsley, manager of Vincent Park, says having Game and its range of consumables and durables at the centre will further strengthen the tenant mix and merchandise offering.

“The Game offering will be unique to Vincent Park in East London retailing and will enhance the centre’s position as a leading shopping destination,” says Parsley.

The revamp will follow the R105 million redevelopment by Old Mutual Investment Group Property Investments of Vincent Park in 2007 when a 4 300m² mall and more undercover parking was added.

“It is largely this space created on the upper level, together with the new adjoining stock room, that will be occupied by Game,“ says Parsley.

“The relocations will be phased over the four months to August to minimise business disruption. Mr Price Home will be relocating from the upper level to the lower level and with Mr Price Weekend will trade in areas currently occupied by Woolworths and Vincent Family Pharmacy. In turn, Woolworths will consolidate their clothing and food operations in their existing area on the upper level.  Vincent Family Pharmacy will move into the space now occupied on the lower level by Mr Price Weekend.”

Parsley says that, since the revamp is centred on internal changes, it is hoped to avoid the inconvenience caused by large scale construction to shoppers.