Vancouver, Dec. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tsawwassen Mills, a hybrid shopping centre including factory outlets and premium fashion, built and managed by Ivanhoé Cambridge, has been awarded “Best Outlet Centre” at this year’s annual MAPIC Awards in Cannes, France. The MAPIC Awards were created in 1996 to reward excellence, innovation and creativity in retail real estate.
“We are honoured to be recognized on an international scale as an industry leader,” said Claude Sirois, President, Retail, Ivanhoé Cambridge. “From the start, our objective for this development was to capture the attention of a truly global audience, which makes receiving this award a significant milestone for our community of stakeholders.”
The MAPIC Awards qualifies applicants based on tenant mix, location and architecture and finalists are selected by an esteemed jury of trade and commercial real estate professionals. Selected winners on this year’s list alongside Tsawwassen Mills included Nike, Nespresso, iFLY World and Prado.
“We’ve experienced a lot of growth in one year, which we attribute to identifying a market need in the Lower Mainland,” said Ruby Paola, Vice President of Leasing, Ivanhoé Cambridge. “Tsawwassen Mills was designed to meet many shopping needs from outlets to premium brands, while providing a variety of family-friendly entertainment options. Our multiple-offer approach has enabled us to service the surrounding communities while growing as a tourist destination.”
At present, Tsawwassen Mills has 180 retail partners with six that are unique to the Lower Mainland. At 1.2 million ft2, Tsawwassen Mills is one of Canada’s largest malls. For more information please visit: www.tsawwassenmills.com.
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About Tsawwassen Mills
The 1.2 million square foot shopping centre is fully-enclosed and features five distinct shopping neighbourhoods – Fashion, Outdoor Life, Coast Salish, City, and Nature. Tsawwassen Mills features 180 brands, more than half of which are outlet stores, and includes first-to-market retailers such as: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Pro Hockey Life, The Outlet by Harry Rosen, Michael Kors Outlet, lululemon athletica outlet, Browns Outlet and more. The centre also features a 1,100-seat food hall, a children’s play area, sports dome and six public entrances, each with its own special design features. Additionally, several stores offer unique entertainment options, including a skate park in West 49 and a themed bowling alley in Bass Pro Shops.