Updated at 3:53 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Windward Mall a top performer for General Growth
Advertiser Staff
National shopping center owner and manager General Growth Properties said Windward Mall last year increased sales more than any other of its "small" malls.The Kane'ohe center achieved "double-digit" revenue growth that bettered 66 other General Growth centers with 699,999 square feet or less, according to the company, which did not specify the percent increase.
The mall also received a General Growth award for best leasing for a small center, based on the mall's double-digit percentage point rise in occupancy.
Windward Mall is owned by Kamehameha Schools and since 2004 has been managed by General Growth, which owns and manages several Hawai'i shopping centers including large malls Ala Moana Center and Ward Centers.
Windward Mall added many new tenants last year, including Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour, Ruby Tuesday, Kay Jewelers, Bellaviva, Hot Topic, Journeys, Lids, d.e.m.o., Sanrio and Surf City Squeeze. An IHOP restaurant opened in February, and a Borders Books and Music is slated to open later this year.
