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VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE RETAILER IN THE MALL LUTON!

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

mall-luton-logoThe Mall Luton has just announced The Mall Retailer Awards 2010, which give local shoppers the chance to say a big ‘thank you’ to the retailers within the shopping centre who have provided excellent service, an enjoyable shopping experience, or who have simply gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Therefore the team at The Mall Luton is asking all local people to vote for the ‘Shoppers’ Award’, using the voting form that will be in the Herald and Post weekly newpaper. Customers simply have to name their top three stores in order of preference based on their experiences for customer service, store presentation and overall experience.
The Mall Retailer Awards were launched five years ago and have become one of the highlights of the calendar for our local stores. The six categories are:

• Best Retail Presentation 2010
• Best Independent Retailer 2010
• Best Involvement in Marketing Initiatives 2010
• Shoppers’ Award 2010
• C&R Safe Award 2010
• Overall Best Retailer of The Mall 2010

The winner of the Overall Best Retailer award at The Mall Luton will be automatically entered into a national competition to become The Mall Retailer of the Year 2010.

The retailers themselves will vote for the Best Retail Presentation 2010, the Best Independent Retailer 2010 and the Overall Best Retailer for The Mall 2010, while the management team at The Mall Luton will choose the winner of the Best Involvement in Marketing Initiatives.

“This is tremendously exciting for all 120 retailers in The Mall Luton, and all the staff take the Awards very seriously,” explains Lavinia Holland, Marketing Manager at The Mall Luton. “We really listen to our customers and the positive responses and comments we have received in previous years really boost the store managers and their teams. We would encourage everyone to vote to make sure that their favourite retailer is supported.”

The winners of The Mall Retailer Awards 2010 will be announced on Wednesday 4th August 2010.

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The Mall

The Mall is the leading owner and operator of community shopping centres in the UK. The Mall currently owns 18 shopping malls throughout the UK and sees around 4 million shopping visits a week.

The Mall, Luton houses over 120 retailers and sits in the heart of the town centre in Luton. The £20m redevelopment of The Mall Luton, due to end autumn 2010, is currently taking place to remodel the St. George’s Square end of the centre. The redevelopment will provide over 75,000 sq ft of high-quality new shopping, with cafes and restaurants opening onto the recently redeveloped square.
The Mall is committed to Luton as a major destination and is confident this development will provide the best possible shopping experience and has already secured TK Maxx as an anchor tenant in this new development.

www.themall.co.uk - Shopping as it should be…

This press release has been written and distributed by Flowing Ink. For more information or high resolution images contact Danielle Tarren at Danielle@flowingink.co.uk.

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A FRESH FACE FOR THE MALL LUTON AS NEW SIGNAGE IS UNVEILED

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

external-signage-010If you are in Luton town centre this week, you may notice some changes. The Mall Luton has just unveiled the next stage of its redevelopment programme this week as the external signage for the shopping centre has now been changed to ‘The Mall Luton’.

The rebranding of the centre began back in January 2006, when The Mall Corporation brought the shopping centre, which was then named The Arndale Centre. Since then, the centre has gradually moved towards the new branding, with the official postal address change occurring in September 2009 and the altering of the signage across the town completing this month.

The Mall Corporation has made many changes to the shopping centre, including incorporating their bright and contemporary colours to the indoor décor and external visage of the building, introducing the Ask Me Point which is located outside of Debenhams, and refurbishing the toilets and car parks.

Brian McFarland, General Manager of The Mall Luton, is delighted to see the rebranding completed. “Putting up the final sign really is a milestone for The Mall Luton. The Mall Corporation has made a significant investment in Luton since they bought the centre and this has allowed us to make it the clean, bright and popular shopping centre that it is today. We have kept retailer occupancy consistently at over 95 per cent, and visitors to The Mall Luton average an impressive 420,000 per week.

“It is this success that has facilitated the fantastic new St George’s Square development, which represents a £20 million investment in Luton. We’re very proud to have the new signs around the centre – but I can’t wait until we unveil the next one in St George’s Square later in the year!”

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Notes to Editors.

The Mall

The Mall is the leading owner and operator of community shopping centres in the UK. The Mall currently owns 19 shopping malls throughout the UK and sees around 4 million shopping visits a week.

The Mall, Luton houses over 120 retailers and sits in the heart of the town centre in Luton. The £20m redevelopment of The Mall Luton, due to end autumn 2010, is currently taking place to remodel the St. George’s Square end of the centre. The redevelopment will provide over 75,000 sq ft of high-quality new shopping, with cafes and restaurants opening onto the recently redeveloped square.
The Mall is committed to Luton as a major destination and is confident this development will provide the best possible shopping experience and has already secured TK Maxx as an anchor tenant in this new development.

www.themall.co.uk – Shopping as it should be…

This press release has been written and distributed by Flowing Ink. For more information contact Danielle Tarren at Danielle@flowingink.co.uk.

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A REWARDING SUCCESS THIS WEEKEND FOR SHOPPERS AT THE MALL LUTON!

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

disney-reward-me-event-023Last weekend almost 1000 shoppers signed up for a Reward ME card – an exclusive discount card for shoppers at The Mall Luton which is designed to support local retailers. Each lucky shopper that picked up a Reward ME card also entered a competition to win a family holiday to Disneyland Paris! Plus, they took home a free goody bag, got a 10 minute neck massage, had the option of face painting for their kids, AND got to meet “Professor Crump” the stilt walker!

With pink balloons and even pink carpet rolled out, the weekend was one big success for the local shopping centre and its shoppers. The 979 shoppers who signed up for a Reward ME card now get exclusive discounts and offers at their favourite shops including BB’s Coffee and Muffins, Republic, Blue Inc, Delphine Alexander Bridal Shop, Thorntons and Goldsmiths.

For shoppers who missed out on last weekend’s activity, it is not too late to take part. Next weekend there will be more excitement, with attractions planned in The Mall Luton all weekend! If anyone cannot wait until then to sign up for their Reward ME card, then they can visit the Ask Me point, which is located outside Debenhams on the ground floor, or they can click online at www.themall.co.uk to sign up. Plus they will automatically be entered for the Disneyland Paris competition. There are so many rewards, so little time!

Lavinia Holland, Marketing Manager of The Mall, Luton said, “This weekend was absolutely fantastic and it was great to see so many people sign up for the Reward ME scheme. We like to reward our customers as much as we can and this is one of the simplest way of doing so – and it’s free to sign up! Don’t forget to join us next weekend for another two days of fun and freebies!”

Over 20 retailers in total are involved in the Reward ME scheme and members of the card are emailed the latest promotions so they can keep up to date with what is going on at their local shopping centre. For full details and a list of current offers visit http://www.themall.co.uk/rewardme.aspx or phone the Ask ME point at The Mall Luton on 01582 412 636.

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For high resolution versions of these thumbnails contact Danielle at Flowing Ink on 01582 487223 or email Danielle@flowingink.co.uk

For more information about Reward ME or winning a trip to Disneyland Paris visit http://www.themall.co.uk/rewardme.aspx.

The Mall
The Mall is the leading owner and operator of community shopping centres in the UK. The Mall currently owns 19 shopping malls throughout the UK and sees around 4 million shopping visits a week. The Mall Fund is a specialist property fund managed by Capital & Regional. Aviva Investors is Fund Manager.

The Mall, Luton houses over 120 retailers and sits in the heart of the town centre in Luton. The £20m redevelopment of The Mall Luton, due to end autumn 2010, is currently taking place to remodel the St. George’s Square end of the centre. The redevelopment will provide over 75,000 sq ft of high-quality new shopping, with cafes and restaurants opening onto the recently redeveloped square.
The Mall is committed to Luton as a major destination and is confident this development will provide the best possible shopping experience and has already secured TK Maxx as an anchor tenant in this new development.

Visit www.themall.co.uk - Shopping as it should be

This press release has been written and distributed by Flowing Ink. For more information or images please call Danielle on 01582 487223 or email danielle@flowingink.co.uk.

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WHAT A WEEKEND! KIDS’ CRAFT FOR MOTHER’S DAY & FREE MASSAGES AT THE MALL

Friday, February 19th, 2010

mall-monster-clubWhatever the weather, there will be something to warm the heart in The Mall Luton next weekend (Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February). Following the tremendous success of last month’s Funday Sunday Kids Club, which attracted over 200 children, The Mall is inviting local children to come and take part in the Mothers’ Day activities on Sunday 28th February. Every child will be able to make a beautiful card for their mum, and take away some free goodies. The Funday Sunday events are completely FREE and children will also get the opportunity to get their photograph taken with a giant butterfly!

To add to the excitement, The Mall is also celebrating the relaunch of its popular RewardME card. Over 20 retailers are now offering exclusive discounts or offers with the card, which means local shoppers can pick up fantastic savings simply by registering for their free RewardME card at the Ask Me Point, just outside Marks & Spencers.

There will be masseuses and face painters on hand to reward shoppers that sign up for a RewardME card over the weekend- plus there will be fantastic goody bags and entertainment.

In addition, one lucky shopper could win the chance to take their family to Disneyland Paris as part of the RewardME promotion. The campaign ties in with Disneyland Paris’ “new generation” festival which launches in April and features exciting new Disney shows and attractions.

“Mother’s Day is on Sunday 14 March this year, so our Funday Sunday event is the perfect opportunity for children to make something really special for their mums” says Lavinia Holland, Marketing Manager of The Mall Luton. “Mother’s Day is a brilliant way to reward all those busy mothers who do so much for their families and don’t often get a ‘thank-you’! In fact, we’re encouraging dads, grand-parents, aunts and uncles, to give mothers an early Mothers’ Day present – by bringing the children along to Funday Sunday so Luton’s mums can have an extra hour in bed!”

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Photo call - Sunday 28th February, 1pm

Funday Sunday takes place between 11am and 4pm
Other dates for 2009 are:

The Mall Luton

Sunday 28th February
Sunday 28 March
Sunday 25 April
Sunday 30 May
Sunday 27 June
Sunday 25 July
Sunday 29 August
Sunday 26 September
Sunday 31 October
Sunday 28 November
No club December

The Mall

20 Malls located at the heart of local communities across the country, from Aberdeen to Southampton. Home to over 1,800 retail units, our Malls cover 7.3 million sq ft and attract 4 million shoppers every week of the year.

www.themall.co.uk – Shopping as it should be…

For further information on Funday Sundays - contact Charmain French or Katie White on 01647 277 588/9

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MORE THAN 200 CHILDREN VISIT THE MALL IN CELEBRATION OF CHINESE NEW YEAR

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

left-to-right-aleena-10-esha-4-aryan-3-ella-louise-6-ayalina-7-all-from-luton-copyThe Mall Luton’s Funday Sunday Kids’ Club got off to a roaring start in the Year of the Tiger, as over 200 children participated in the Chinese New Year celebrations on Sunday. The children enjoyed lots of themed activities including making oriental lanterns and tiger flags - all for FREE. In addition to creating these wonderful, exotic art pieces to take home - each of them also received a free Chinese calligraphy tattoo stickers as a gift.

“The kids loved learning about Chinese New Year and the Year of the Tiger. And this was a wonderful way to kick start the first Kids’ Club,” said Lavinia Holland, Marketing Manager of The Mall Luton. “I was very pleased to see so many children enjoy it.”

“According to the Chinese zodiac, those born in the Year of the Tiger are courageous, fiery and, like a cat, are graceful and always land on their feet – and this really inspired the children that attended. Some of our Chinese visitors were delighted to share their enthusiasm and gave us some insight into their culture. The kids were really interested to learn that 2010 sees the Chinese New Year starting on 14th February, and unlike the way we celebrate New Year’s in England, the Chinese celebrate it for over a period of 2 weeks, using the time to visit and share meals with family and friends.”

Funday Sundays take place on the last Sunday of each month between 11am and 4pm at The Mall Luton. All children are invited to attend and there is no cost to join. The next event is on Sunday 28th February, where kids will be having their photographs taken and placed into a personalised card, to make a very special gift for Mother’s Day.

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The thumbnail image above shows from left to right: Aleena 10, Esha 4, Aryan 3, Ella-Louise 6, Ayalina 7. All parental permissions have been obtained for reproduction in the press. For a high resolution version please contact Danielle at Flowing Ink on Danielle@flowingink.co.uk.

Dates
Funday Sunday clubs will take place between 11am and 4pm. Other dates for 2009 are:

Sunday 28th February
Sunday 28 March
Sunday 25 April
Sunday 30 May
Sunday 27 June
Sunday 25 July
Sunday 29 August
Sunday 26 September
Sunday 31 October
Sunday 28 November
No club December

The Mall
The Mall is the leading owner and operator of community shopping centres in the UK. The Mall currently owns 19 shopping malls throughout the UK and sees around 4 million shopping visits a week. The Mall Fund is a specialist property fund managed by Capital & Regional. Aviva Investors is Fund Manager.

The Mall, Luton houses over 120 retailers and sits in the heart of the town centre in Luton. The £20m redevelopment of The Mall Luton, due to end autumn 2010, is currently taking place to remodel the St. George’s Square end of the centre. The redevelopment will provide over 75,000 sq ft of high-quality new shopping, with cafes and restaurants opening onto the recently redeveloped square.

The Mall is committed to Luton as a major destination and is confident this development will provide the best possible shopping experience and has already secured TK Maxx as an anchor tenant in this new development.

Visit www.themall.co.uk - Shopping as it should be

This press release has been written and distributed by Flowing Ink. For more information or images please call Danielle on 01582 487223 or email danielle@flowingink.co.uk.

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CHINESE LANTERNS WILL LIGHT UP LUTON AT THE FREE ‘FUNDAY SUNDAY’ KIDS’ CLUB

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

charmain-chinese-in-cambridge-with-katriona-westwoodChildren and their families are invited to the first Funday Sunday Kids’ Club at The Mall Luton on Sunday 31st January 2010 to make oriental lanterns and tiger flags in celebration of Chinese New Year - all for free.

The Funday Sunday club will occur on the last Sunday of each month until November 2010 between 11am and 4pm at The Mall. Each club will have a different theme and will offer lots of different activity, inspiring children of all ages. All children are invited to attend and there is no cost to join.

“It’s wonderful to offer children a place to have fun and socialise with their friends and family. The Mall Luton is very much at the heart of the community where people shop and meet, so it’s nice to give something free back to our shoppers,” says Lavinia Holland, Marketing Manager at The Mall Luton.

“We will be celebrating Chinese New Year at the first club session where children will learn that it is the Year of the Tiger - and those born during tiger years apparently, like a cat, will always land on their feet! ”

The Mall Monster will be on hand to entertain the crowds and give out free gifts to the first 200 children who participate in the Chinese festivities. For more information visit www.themall.co.uk.

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Photo call - Sunday 31st January, 1pm in Central Square

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Dates
Funday Sunday clubs will take place between 11am and 4pm. Other dates for 2009 are:

Sunday 28th February
Sunday 28 March
Sunday 25 April
Sunday 30 May
Sunday 27 June
Sunday 25 July
Sunday 29 August
Sunday 26 September
Sunday 31 October
Sunday 28 November
No club December

The Mall
The Mall is the leading owner and operator of community shopping centres in the UK. The Mall currently owns 19 shopping malls throughout the UK and sees around 4 million shopping visits a week. The Mall Fund is a specialist property fund managed by Capital & Regional. Aviva Investors is Fund Manager.

The Mall, Luton houses over 120 retailers and sits in the heart of the town centre in Luton. The £20m redevelopment of The Mall Luton, due to end autumn 2010, is currently taking place to remodel the St. George’s Square end of the centre. The redevelopment will provide over 75,000 sq ft of high-quality new shopping, with cafes and restaurants opening onto the recently redeveloped square.
The Mall is committed to Luton as a major destination and is confident this development will provide the best possible shopping experience and has already secured TK Maxx as an anchor tenant in this new development.

Visit www.themall.co.uk - Shopping as it should be

This press release has been written and distributed by Flowing Ink. For more information or images please call Danielle on 01582 487223 or email danielle@flowingink.co.uk.

www.flowingink.co.uk.

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SHOPPERS GRAB A BARGAIN, OR A JOB, ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER WITH THE MALL, LUTON

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

twitterShoppers in Bedfordshire can now find the very latest offers and the hottest bargains on the pages of their favourite social networking sites: Facebook and Twitter.

The Mall, Luton has just launched a new initiative designed to keep local shoppers up-to-date with special offers, promotions, details of upcoming events, and even the latest job opportunities from all of the stores in Bedfordshire’s largest shopping centre. The team at The Mall will be updating Twitter and Facebook daily, and will even be posting pictures and videos of events in the shopping centre as they happen.

Local people will be able to read the latest @themallluton tweets on Twitter and visit The Mall, Luton Facebook page to find out what is happening that day in the shopping centre, and then pop in to take a look, or be the first to bag that bargain. The updates will contain everything from details of new store openings, through to individual buy-one-get-one-free offers; and from the launches of exciting new product ranges to a mention of a single, fabulous pair of shoes. There will also be competitions and promotions specifically for the online fans and followers of The Mall.
The Mall, Luton will also be using the updates to support local charities and community activity by promoting relevant news and events from these organisations to a wider audience.

With the new £20m redevelopment due to open this autumn, The Mall, Luton is committed to creating a vibrant and exciting environment for local people, and a bright and modern shopping centre that Luton can be proud of. Developing new ways of communicating with local people is part of the plan to really put The Mall at the heart of the community.

To follow The Mall, Luton on Twitter simply visit www.twitter.com/TheMallLuton and login or register. To become a fan on The Mall, Luton Facebook page login to www.facebook.com and search for The Mall, Luton.

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Notes to Editors:

The Mall is the leading owner and operator of community shopping centres in the UK. The Mall currently owns 19 shopping malls throughout the UK and sees around 4 million shopping visits a week. The Mall Fund is a specialist property fund managed by Capital & Regional. Aviva Investors is Fund Manager.

The Mall, Luton houses 117 retailers and sits in the heart of the town centre in Luton. The £20m redevelopment of
The Mall Luton, due to end autumn 2010, is currently taking place to remodel the St. George’s Square end of the centre. The redevelopment will provide over 75,000 sq ft of high-quality new shopping, with cafes and restaurants opening onto the recently redeveloped square.

The Mall is committed to Luton as a major destination and is confident this development will provide the best possible shopping experience and has already secured TK Maxx as an anchor tenant in this new development.

Visit www.themall.co.uk - Shopping as it should be

This press release has been written and distributed by Flowing Ink. For more information or images please call Danielle on 01582 487223 or email danielle@flowingink.co.uk.

www.flowingink.co.uk.

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