Those living in Dunedin know the struggle well ever since Kmart shut up shop at the Meridian Mall. Well it's time to get excited because Kmart is FINALLY coming back to Dunedin!
Whether it was grabbing the essentials to set up your kid's new student flat (not that the cleaning stuff ever gets used), or nipping down at 11pm for a late-night shopping spree, Dunedin has not been the same without a Kmart.
Early in 2020, Kmart left Meridian Mall after concerns about the required seismic strengthening.
The new store will be a stand-alone location on Andersons Bay Road, moving into the old Smiths City building.
In a statement, Ben Smith, general manager of Kmart Property Group, said the business had been working hard to find the "ideal location" that would continue to serve well into the future with land opportunities for retail development of the site.
"We are incredibly grateful and appreciative of the community's patience whilst we have been securing all the right elements to land this new location,"
- Ben Smith, Kmart Property Group
With over 4000sq m of Kmart goodness split over two levels, the new sore is said to stock the full Kmart range and employ over 100 people.
"We can't wait to welcome the Dunedin community back into our store."
- Ben Smith, Kmart Property Group
As of yet there is no word on an opening date. Even so, we can't wait! We might need to check out Kmart online and start building up our dream cart for our first trip.
