Almeida Junior Promotes Another Edition of the Retail Vertical with ACATE

Continente Shopping hosted an event this Tuesday, the 24th, with presentations on solutions and innovations focused on retail, promoted by Almeida Junior in partnership with the retail vertical of the Santa Catarina Technology Association (ACATE). The ‘Conexão Almeida Junior Shopping Centers’ event focused on connecting companies with the corporate marketing, unit, and Human Resources areas of the Almeida Junior group and participating companies.

The initiative brought together solution pitches with the goal of encouraging the application of innovations aimed at retailers and large companies in the retail segment. Douglas Heinzein, Corporate Marketing Manager at Almeida Junior, opened the event by welcoming attendees and highlighting the importance of the connection between the sector and innovative companies that develop disruptive solutions for the market.

The opening lecture was presented by Valda Stange, CEO of TopMed, a Santa Catarina company that is a reference in the Telehealth and Telemedicine segment in Brazil. This was followed by pitches from companies that are part of ACATE’s Retail Vertical: DataForAll, with data intelligence solutions; Mimos Profile, which connects brands and customers to improve the shopping experience; Kevi, which centralizes customer data from various sources to give retailers a complete view; Inside the Box, which uses artificial intelligence to improve communication, training, and task monitoring for stores; Control, focused on financial process automation solutions; and Plooral, for HR recruitment and selection.

A sponsor of ACATE’s Retail Vertical since 2019, Almeida Junior has been driving the retail sector through events and discussions aimed at fostering new initiatives and solutions. “We work with innovation on three fronts: process optimization, enhancement of the company’s core business, and disruptive innovation. Our goal is, in a collaborative manner with the entire innovation environment where we operate, to create and co-create solutions for different business needs,” says Douglas Heinzein, Corporate Marketing Manager at Almeida Junior.

Continente Shopping launches gastronomic boulevard and brings Uruguayan Narbona exclusively

Arquipélago Sushi, Forneria Carbone, and Riviera Café also join the mix, highlights that make the tenant mix even more complete

Continente Shopping is investing heavily in the gastronomic segment with a set of new operations that make its mix even more attractive to visitors. Among the highlights are the arrival of Narbona, Arquipélago Sushi, Trattoria Carbone, and Riviera Café, consolidating the mall as a diverse and complete destination for gastronomic experiences, featuring both national and international flavors.

The inauguration of the property’s new gourmet space, Boulevard Continente, welcomes the Uruguayan brand Narbona, which begins operations in December. The brand’s first location in Santa Catarina, the restaurant and wine shop—ideal for lovers of select labels—will arrive at the property at year’s end, with its own in-house ingredient production and an open-architecture concept.

Another novelty is Forneria Carbone, located in the Central Plaza space, which presents authentic Italian cuisine and offers customers an immersion in the traditional flavors of the European country. Arquipélago Sushi distinguishes itself through its proposal to integrate local producers and fishermen, ensuring fresh, quality ingredients for a unique Japanese food experience. The restaurant’s menu explores the best of Japanese and contemporary cuisine. Highlights include the sequences, served only at dinner, with or without sashimi, promising a complete gastronomic experience that harmonizes the chefs’ technique with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Riviera Café, one of the highlights, opens at Continente Shopping in the first half of October, with an exclusive and sophisticated architectural project. This is the first unit of the famous café in the continental region. The establishment offers everything from breakfast to lunch, dinner, and brunch options, in an environment carefully designed to provide moments of reading and work with maximum comfort and elegance.

In addition to the new openings, the mall is undergoing a revitalization of already established operations, such as Bob’s, Divino Fogão, Spoletto, Mini Kalzone, and Hot Dog do Piru, which offer even more comfort and space to visitors. Nationally and internationally prestigious brands, such as KFC, Outback, Madero, and Bacio di Latte, continue to strengthen the gastronomic offer with specialties ranging from meat cuts and generous portions to artisanal Italian gelatos.

News also in fashion, accessories, and perfumery

Continente Shopping is also diversifying its portfolio with new stores in different segments. Recently, it celebrated the opening of Luz da Lua, specializing in women’s shoes and accessories. Anacapri, recognized for its modern bags and shoes, also arrives to enrich the segment’s options. In the jewelry and semi-fine jewelry sector, the new operations of Vício DiPrata and Provin Joias bring the latest trends in sophisticated accessories.

To complement the perfumery segment, the Me.Linda store will open in early November, offering a wide range of hair, body, and makeup products at competitive prices. In September, Raveli Brand Store opens its doors, bringing together prestigious brands such as Tommy, Calvin Klein, Dudalina, and Lacoste. The renowned lingerie brand Hope also returns to the property, expanding intimate apparel options for female customers.

In October, the mall welcomes Lilica e Tigor, a brand dedicated to children’s fashion, with a complete line of clothing, accessories, and footwear for all seasons, valuing each phase of childhood.

Nações Shopping Announces New Operations and Consolidates Itself as a Shopping, Leisure, and Dining Destination in Southern Santa Catarina

Nações Shopping is expanding its offerings with the arrival of new operations that reinforce its position as one of the main shopping, leisure, and dining destinations in the southern region of Santa Catarina. Among the new additions are major operations in the areas of gastronomy, services, fashion, and cosmetics. By the first half of 2025, visitors to the Giant of the South will have access to more than ten new operations featuring renowned brands.

In the fashion sector, Lança Perfume, known for its sophisticated women’s fashion, will open a store in 2024. Me.Linda, an expanding brand in the cosmetics sector, will open a unit of over 400 m² at the shopping center. Uebel Make Up will reopen in October, as will the O Boticário store, following a complete renovation.

In the gastronomy area, Nações Shopping is also expanding its offerings. KFC, scheduled to open in November 2024, will bring its famous fried chicken. In 2025, Outback will open its doors, offering its traditional grilled meats. Italian cuisine restaurants such as Mamma Mia, set to open in November 2024, and Ignacio Pasa, scheduled for December 2024, also comprise this new phase of the shopping center. The reopening of Panda Oriental, specializing in Asian cuisine, will take place in October.

Additionally, new service operations are coming to Nações Shopping this year. The Lavô laundromat and H2O Lavacar automotive wash service will open in the coming months, offering convenience to customers. Sapataria do Futuro, specializing in shoe and accessory repairs, will open in November.

For Mário Gaidzinski, superintendent of Nações Shopping, these new additions reaffirm the property’s commitment to offering a complete experience to visitors. “This new phase reinforces our position as the main shopping, leisure, and dining destination in the region. The arrival of important brands in different segments ensures a varied and quality offering for all audiences,” he concludes.

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