Adventure retailer Kathmandu has opened the doors to its new Rundle Mall store today, ahead of what it expects to be a profitable summer.
Following from the success of the Glenelg and West Lakes stores, which were both opened in the past two years, the 800 square metre store will be the seventh in the state.
Kathmandu South Australia area manager Shelley Wyllie said opening ahead of the busy summer season was crucial.
She said locals are expected to opt for close-to-home summer holiday destinations due to the low Australian dollar.
“Summer and winter are always busy periods for adventure planning, and with the heat coming earlier to the region this year, we are looking at a busy lead in to Christmas as Adelaidians prepare for their holidays,” Wyllie said.
“Camping and local staycations have had a resurgence in recent years, so we expect there to be a lot of interest in tents and outdoor travel accessories this season.”
Built in 1892, the store retains the foundations and some of the walls of the original building with architecture and concept developed by Kathmandu’s in-house design team.
The fitout includes more in-situ adventure spaces across two levels, with a focus on the camping and adventure accessories range, in addition to the clothing range the retailer is best known for.
Kathmandu Rundle Mall is located at 20 – 122 Rundle Mall and is open from 9am daily (11am Sundays).