Developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Nanjing ifc mall, located in the heart of the Hexi Central Business District (CBD) in Nanjing, has officially opened. Boasting an array of world-renowned luxury brands, Nanjing ifc mall will offer a unique shopping experience and is poised to become a new landmark for business, fashion and lifestyle in Nanjing.

The opening ceremony of Nanjing ifc mall was attended by Chen Zhichang, Mayor of the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government; Hong Lilai, Secretary General of the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government; Jiang Chen, Secretary of the Jianye District Committee and District Chief; Raymond Kwok, SHKP Chairman and Managing Director; Christopher Kwok and Maureen Fung, SHKP Executive Directors; and other notable guests.

A new commercial landmark under the ifc brand

At the opening ceremony, Jiang Chen, Secretary of the Jianye District Committee and District Chief, said: “The opening of the Nanjing ifc mall marks a new milestone in SHKP’s development journey in Jianye District. We hope the new mall will maintain its successful momentum and become a new commercial landmark, combining international trends with the unique charm of Nanjing and Jianye. We are confident that SHKP’s development in Hexi New Town will give new impetus to the growth of the Yuantong business circle, enjoy unlimited possibilities and benefit from strong consumer demand in the large Nanjing market. We look forward to further collaboration with SHKP and to SHKP expanding its business in Jianye and Nanjing to create a win-win situation for all parties.”

SHKP Chairman and Managing Director Raymond Kwok said: “Adhering to our Building Homes with Heart philosophy, Nanjing ifc mall was built to global standards and is under exceptional management. The new mall brings together world-class brands, showcasing the Group’s efforts to craft Nanjing ifc mall into a high-end global retail destination. As the sole megacity in the Yangtze River Delta, Nanjing enjoys formidable economic might, advanced research and scientific education, as well as a rich cultural heritage. The opening of Nanjing ifc mall represents a significant milestone in the Group’s support for the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta. With the unwavering support from the CPC Nanjing Municipal Committee and the District Government, Nanjing ifc mall has experienced smooth planning, construction, leasing and a successful soft opening. The Group is confident that the new mall will establish itself as the next prominent commercial landmark in the Yangtze River Delta, following the success of Shanghai ifc.”

SHKP Executive Director Christopher Kwok said: “Following the debut of the ifc brand in Hong Kong in 1998 and the establishment of Shanghai ifc in 2010, Nanjing ifc is the third iteration of the Group’s signature IFC brand. Positioned as a high-end fashion and lifestyle destination, Nanjing ifc mall brings together 168 top-tier luxury retail, fashion, jewellery, watch and catering brands, including many Asian and global flagship stores. Thirty per cent of the stores are newcomers to Nanjing, and over 50% are making their debut in the Hexi CBD. There are also 10 Nanjing debut restaurants operated by renowned catering groups, some of which are run by award-winning teams from Michelin-starred or Black Pearl eateries, fulfilling customers’ quest for a refined lifestyle experience. The introduction of exclusive debut brands is expected to attract more brands to open branches in Nanjing, thus helping to transform the Jianye District into high-end shopping destinations.”

Magnet for world-renowned, upmarket brands

Nanjing ifc mall is a nine-storey, high-end shopping mall with a gross floor area of over 100,000 square metres. It boasts a number of flagship stores of top luxury brands with state-of-the-art design. Some of them are the largest in Jiangsu province and even the entire country. 

Remarkably, the design of the stores of three luxury brands was done in collaboration with globally renowned architect Peter Marino. The powerful line-up of international luxury brands is set to create a new consumer trend and clustering effect in Nanjing, as well as in Jiangsu and Anhui provinces.

Gathering Nanjing debut branches of premier brands and global delicacies

Leveraging its prime location, unique business concepts and effective marketing strategy, Nanjing ifc mall has attracted over 50 brands to make their debut in Nanjing, including an upscale cinema, a high-quality supermarket, apparel and accessories retailers, a professional camera brand, restaurants and skin-care brands, providing a diverse, trendy shopping experience in the city.

Nanjing ifc mall is home to a host of flagship stores of international luxury brands, including Chanel’s only duplex flagship store in Asia with an outdoor space and a high-end jewellery and watch display, a newly designed duplex Louis Vuitton flagship store with a collection of luxury furniture, and Dior’s first global flagship store with a diamond-studded façade, the first standalone fine jewellery store and a display of rare leather products. The new mall also houses Tiffany & Co.’s first flagship store in the country, which was designed by globally renowned designer Peter Marino. The store adopted the latest design concept of the flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue, with a display of its exclusive diamond accessories and jewellery. And Cartier launched its largest flagship store in Jiangsu province in the new mall and is showcasing a premium jewellery collection, as well as accessories, fragrances and home goods. 

Nanjing ifc mall houses premium and popular restaurants with a wide choice of global delicacies, including Singaporean, Thai, Ningbo, New-style Beijing, Huaiyang, Fujian and Cantonese creative cuisines. Many renowned catering groups that operate Michelin-starred or Black Pearl eateries have also opened restaurants in the new mall. 

The LG1 floor of the mall is the destination for skincare and beauty seekers, with 15 international brands and other popular cosmetics and fragrance names. The mall also houses a cinema with 800 seats, pet-friendly shops and a renowned Hong Kong hair salon, some of which are newcomers in Jiangsu province or the country. 

Redefining the shopping experience

Nanjing ifc mall is located in the heart of the Hexi CBD, at the junction of Hexi Street and Jiangdong Middle Road, facing Hexi Central Park to the north and a large convention centre to the west. Situated atop the Metro Yuantong Station, an interchange of Nanjing Metro Lines 2 and 10, Nanjing ifc mall enjoys an extensive transport network and offers over 1,000 parking spaces.

The interior design of the mall was inspired by a French-style garden. The ground floor, connects the outdoor and indoor retail areas with floral corridors, integrating the commercial and the outdoor area harmoniously. The first and second floors feature an artistic, luxurious setting with a glamourous ceiling decoration in the atrium.

Nanjing ifc mall features thoughtfully designed amenities, including an e-Directory that provides a fun, interactive experience, deluxe restrooms and nursery rooms. Adhering to SHKP’s longstanding commitment to developing green buildings, Nanjing ifc obtained pre-certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. Green Building Council at the preliminary stage of construction.