The centre in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast now boasts 345 retail outlets and is the first ‘super regional’ shopping centre north of Brisbane.
David Jones enlisted the celebrity power of Jessica Gomes and Jett Kenny to help open the region’s first David Jones store. Shoppers lined up from 6.30am to be the first through the doors of stores like H&M and Sephora. Crowds were kept entertained with DJs and a flash mob-style dance-off from the newly appointed staff.
At least 19 retailers are still yet to take up residence at the Plaza, along with a new high ropes course, children’s play areas and more dining options, which are scheduled to open from May. “Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, they’re all opening a bit later because their fit-outs come from the US,” Lendlease Managing Director of Retail, Gary Horwitz said. Plenty of opening specials, free gifts and opening specials are sure to tempt shoppers to brave the crowds over the coming days.
