Modern man does not like to waste time in vain. That is why shopping and entertainment centers appeared that accommodate under one roof both the necessary shops and supermarkets, as well as leisure facilities. What is the difference between St. Petersburg shopping centers ? One of the most famous complexes in St. Petersburg are the June shopping center, the Gallery shopping center, and the Rio shopping center. It is worth considering each of them separately and find out what each of them can offer its client.
Shopping center "Gallery" (St. Petersburg)
In the very center of the city, the Gallery shopping center, impressive in its design, is located, which, perhaps, is one of the most famous and largest malls in the city. The popularity of this place is primarily due to its convenient location: the shopping center is within walking distance of the Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station (address: Ligovsky prospekt, 30a). In addition, the most famous brands of clothing, shoes, cosmetics are collected here. Under one roof there is a huge complex that embodies the dream of a resident of a modern large city: now you do not need to spend time on trips and searching for the necessary things. Everything is possible in the Gallery Mall: pick up casual and festive clothing options, choose a memorable and interesting gift for every taste, dine, visit a beauty salon, a movie theater. Conventionally, the mall is divided into thematic zones depending on the floors.
Planning and zoning in the Mall "Gallery"
- 1st floor: the most popular brands of clothes and shoes, representatives of exclusive brands, cosmetics and perfume stores, jewelry stores. There is also a supermarket where the consumer will be able to purchase food products and basic necessities.
- 2nd floor: representatives of well-known brands of women's and men's clothing, underwear, shoes, cosmetic brands of the middle-market segment.
- 3rd floor: some of the most popular brands of sportswear and shoes, women's and men's clothing brands for the budget buyer, outerwear stores, a supermarket for appliances and electronics.
- 4th floor: a spacious food court, a beauty salon, hardware and electronics stores, children's clothing and toy stores, a cinema.
Reviews on the shopping center "Gallery"
At the time of the opening, the residents of the city were impressed by the scale and architectural implementation of such a high-profile project as the Gallery Mall. The shopping center was presented to visitors in December 2010, and at that time it was the only large complex that gathered all the most interesting brands for the visitor and is located in the city. Over time, of course, people got used to the scale of the mall, and the popularity of the place now causes, rather, not the most pleasant sensations among visitors. Like other shopping centers in St. Petersburg, on weekends and holidays, according to visitors, the complex resembles a huge anthill.
Shopping complex "June"
The owner of a nice summer name, “June” (a shopping center, St. Petersburg) is part of a network of professional-name shopping malls of the same name throughout Russia. In addition to St. Petersburg, similar shopping centers are also located in cities such as Krasnogorsk, Omsk, Ufa, Cherepovets, Saratov and many others. On the territory of the mall there are well-known clothing, footwear and accessories stores, an entertainment area including a food court, bowling alley, a cinema and a fitness center, as well as household appliances, communications, electronics and much more.
In addition to the special offers of tenant shops from the side of the mall, various promotions are held that make shopping even more profitable and enjoyable. For example, a certain day of the week is declared “happy,” and all customers receive additional discounts and gifts. "June", a shopping center (St. Petersburg), located at the address: Industrial Avenue, 24A. The most convenient way to get to the complex is from the metro stations "Prospect Bolshevikov" and "Ladozhskaya". The complex is open to visitors from 10:00 to 22:00.
SEC "Rio" in St. Petersburg
Shopping center "Rio" (St. Petersburg) is positioning itself as a complex for youth and family recreation and shopping. In addition to well-known clothing and footwear brands, traditionally represented in malls of this kind, Rio has an extensive entertainment area: a cinema, a bowling alley, a children's corner, an ice rink. Visitors can attract various seminars and master classes, which are regularly held by the shopping center. Despite the remoteness from the metro, a convenient system for running free buses from the Park Pobedy station and Mezhdunarodnaya station and from the stop at 36 Slavy Ave. has been established. Like many other shopping centers in St. Petersburg, the mall is open for visitors daily from 10 : 00 to 22:00.
How do shopping centers attract their visitors?
Of course, such a large city as St. Petersburg boasts a huge number of such complexes for leisure and shopping. To attract their visitors, malls carefully think out their own development plan and distinctive features. For example, the Nevsky Center (address: 116, Nevsky Ave.) located within walking distance from the Gallery complex (shopping center, St. Petersburg metro station, Ploshchad Vosstaniya), can offer its client a fitness zone, which, of course It is also interesting for people who support a healthy lifestyle. In addition, the malls seek to expand the list of special offers and services for their client: they add various profitable promotions and expand the recreation area. Of course, the client is also interested in the list of brands that SPb shopping centers offer their customers, as well as a convenient location or proximity to the metro.