Rise in Holiday Sales after $13M Mall Facelift

The largest shopping mall in Saint John’s saw a 10% hike in sales this holiday shopping season after undergoing a $13 million dollar makeover in the fall according to McAllister Place’s general manager. In addition to new stores being added, the mall’s makeover has added a new food court and other attractive amenities all aimed to attract local shoppers, according to Colleen Parent-Meade.

Since the renovations have been completed, the mall has seen a distinct rise in sales (more than 10%) compared to last year’s numbers. Although the country was battling a recession at that time, Parent-Meade advised that many store owners have witnessed more people coming into their stores this season. The renovations were undertaken to prevent shoppers from wandering to larger malls in Moncton or across the border to Maine to take advantage of any differences in the dollars. According to Parent-Meade, having the opportunity to keep shoppers shopping in the Saint John mall is very important and states that the mall can offer just about everything that can be offered in Moncton.