Cover Story: ATTACQ
“What excites me the most are up-and- coming, South African entrepreneur retailers that are starting to fill up the spaces. We must celebrate them. We’re not celebrating enough homegrown fashion retailers like GALXBOY, Freedom of Movement, Burnt and Old School. They’re giving the big retailers a run for their money.” Attacq actively creates platforms for this growth. Initiatives like the ‘SOOK’ at Mall of Africa – a flexible pop-up retail space for smaller businesses and online retailers that require short-term leases – are designed to lower the barrier to entry.
Transformation and entrepreneurial growth For Jackie, transformation extends far beyond compliance. Attacq’s culture is rooted in empowerment, entrepreneurship and inclusion. She is particularly passionate about Attacq’s role in nurturing up-and- coming South African entrepreneurs, a key part of the company’s transformation and ESG strategy. Her eyes light up while discussing the local retail brands that have flourished at Attacq malls.
SOOK at Mall of Africa
Mall of Africa
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