The duo that expands Galeries Lafayette in Nîmes, having previously triumphed in Béziers and Avignon.
Breaking News: Nîmes to Welcome New Galeries Lafayette Department Store
By Angélique Vallez Chief Investigator our Website Published on
Nîmes, a city renowned for its ancient arenas and impressive Maison Carrée, is gearing up for a modern venture. In October, Galeries Lafayette department store will open its doors in the city center, setting a new commercial standard. Nestled within La Coupole des Halles shopping center, this new store will span across 3,700 square meters, showcasing over 150 brands, many of which are currently absent from Nîmes' retail scene.
Currently, the site is a bustling construction zone, swarming with workers and echoing the sounds of grinders. Beneath large tarpaulins that announce the arrival of the iconic brand, a glimpse of the extraordinary materials can be seen - wooden parquet, terrazzo tiles, polished brass strips that promise an exceptional shopping experience.
© our website "Name me a city that's opening a department store," challenges Franck Proust, First Deputy Mayor of Nîmes, to those present during a recent site visit. Despite initial concerns, the city center is poised for a new wave of commercial dynamism, ready to shine as a shopping destination.
The duo behind the project isn't the Galeries Lafayette group itself. Instead, this ambitious endeavor is a franchise taken on by a joint venture between Socri, a real estate firm, and Planet Indigo, a fashion specialist. The two companies have established a successful partnership, having revived the Galeries Lafayette in Béziers - a store which Galeries Lafayette Group was previously considering closing. With a turnover increase of 22% last year, the team is more than capable of delivering the Nîmes project's promises.
© our website Despite the challenges faced by the two main franchises on Boulevard Haussmann, the franchisees in Nîmes are impressing with their strategic management. With an investment of 8 million euros, this project is expected to create 50 jobs, bring in one million visitors per year, and generate several million euros in turnover in the long run.
The stores surrounding area, including the Zara store preparing to double its size, are also undergoing renovation. The hope is that this revitalized commercial offer will benefit the traders and shoppers alike. Populating the aisles with luxury, affordable brands, the rise of Galeries Lafayette in Nîmes is laying the groundwork for a new chapter in the city's retail history.
[5] Note: Galeries Lafayette's most famous location is on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris's 9th arrondissement,1[1] Note: The Galeries Lafayette Paris Champs-Élysées store isn't as large as the Haussmann location.[2][2] Note: These locations are some of Galeries Lafayette's most prominent ones in Paris.[1][3]: Sources:
- Galeries Lafayette store locations
- Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
- Galeries Lafayette Paris Champs-Élysées
- The joint venture between Socri and Planet Indigo, who have already revitalized a Galeries Lafayette store in Béziers, aims to integrate a new department store in Nîmes, which is anticipated to boost the city's retail history.
- The duo's strategic management, despite the risks and challenges faced by the two main franchises on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris, is impressive, as they aim to generate several million euros in turnover in the long run.
- With an investment of 8 million euros, the new Galeries Lafayette store in Nîmes is projected to create 50 jobs, cater to one million visitors yearly, and boost the local home-and-garden, lifestyle, business, and shopping sectors.
- While spanning across 3,700 square meters, the new store in Nîmes' La Coupole des Halles shopping center will feature over 150 brands, many of which are currently missing from the city's manufacturing and retail scene.
- The luxury and affordable brands offered at the new Galeries Lafayette store in Nîmes demonstrate the company's commitment to finance a modern and dynamic lifestyle for the Occitan region, positioning the city as a significant shopping destination.
