The expanded part of the Supernova Ljubljana Rudnik shopping centre has opened. The investment in the extension amounted to €70 million. The centre now covers 50,000 sqm and includes 109 stores, 50 of which are new, 7 cinemas, 19 restaurants and bars on two floors with terraces, two indoor amusement parks, outdoor playgrounds, a fitness centre, and 2,552 parking spaces, including 1,800 in the parking garage.
Slovenia is one of the most important markets for the Supernova Group. The company’s goal is to develop smartly and make strategic acquisitions with the aim of further growth. Frank Philipp Albert, founder of Supernova says: “By focusing on the long term, partnership, and continuous development, we enable ourselves and our tenants to maximize added value and to offer our customers a holistic experience. Over the 20 years of business, customer habits have changed and we are constantly adapting to new trends. Shopping alone is no longer enough; shopping centres are evolving into multifunctional and multi-tasking facilities.”
Zdravko Počivalšek, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia and Minister of Economic Development and Technology, welcomed the major investment: “I am glad that the investors in the Supernova upgrade project have recognized the advantages that our country offers. Today’s event is, inter alia, a sign that, despite the epidemic situation of the last two years, new investments can and must continue.”
He also underlined the importance of the project for the Slovenian economy: “The fact that with the opening of the new part of the centre you are planning to employ 800 people is very encouraging, both in terms of the growth and development of your shopping centre and in terms of employment and job creation. At the same time, this new investment is also an opportunity to increase consumption and have a multiplier effect on economic growth. I also welcome the fact that the new part of the shopping centre will be built aligned with the latest environmental standards. This is particularly important at the time when the whole European economy is shifting towards green and sustainable operations.”
Zoran Janković, Mayor of Ljubljana added: “I am delighted that despite the challenges we have faced over the past two years, you have managed to open such a beautiful facility on schedule. I am convinced that this project goes beyond traditional shopping and is becoming a centre for socializing.”
The newly built part is fully integrated with the existing centre, the total area is 50,000 sqm on a 65,000 sqm plot. With additional 50 stores spread over two floors, it will have a total of 109 stores of local and international brands.