In the last ten years, Grove Mall witnessed more than 19 million cars entering the parking, over 63 million customers walking through the doors, contributing to over N$18 billion in reported turnover while also creating employment for 1576 people throughout the mall.
This was revealed by Armond Boshoff, CEO of Atterbury underscored the mall’s transformation into a central hub for shopping and entertainment in Windhoek while affirming that these numbers tell a story of resilience, innovation and community spirit.
“The Grove Mall has, over the past decade, evolved into a vibrant hub that aims to provide the very best shopping and entertainment experience for all its visitors. This development represents the very best of what Atterbury strives to achieve—creating spaces that add lasting value to the communities they serve,” enthused Boshoff at the Mall’s 10-year anniversary celebrations.
In his opening remarks, JP Duncan, Asset Manager at Atterbury, expressed his gratitude and pride in the mall’s journey, acknowledging both the challenges and triumphs that have shaped Grove Mall’s success.
He reflected on the early challenges leading up to the mall’s opening on 23 October 2014, recalling the chaotic yet thrilling final preparations. “Despite the uncertainty, I am proud to say that on 23 October 2014, Grove Mall opened its doors to the public, marking the beginning of an incredible journey. The challenges we faced, from navigating an economic downturn to adapting to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, tested our resilience, but through determination we emerged stronger than ever.”