Vida e caffè has opened a kiosk in Musgrave Centre in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal. Facilitated by mall marketing specialist company Mall Ads, the kiosk is perfectly located under an escalator in an area that is prominent, captive and experiences a high footfall.

“Coffee kiosks under escalators have popped up in malls all over the country as the location provides the ideal dimensions and liminal space conducive to a coffee pause, be it to enjoy a quick espresso on the go or to take a break and connect with friends over a tall latte,” says Bonga Sibisi, Mall Ads™: Account Manager.

“We had prime space available at Musgrave Centre and were searching for a vibrant, on trend brand to fill it and our first choice was vida e caffè. They recently launched their new look and they add a fresh element to the tenant mix. From a business point of view, it makes perfect sense,” continues Sibisi.

The functional purpose of the mall environment is no longer simply about making a purchase, explains Sibisi, but rather it is a multidimensional experience. “Malls are shifting to more experiential features that include activations, pop up stores and kiosks. also, socialising and entertainment form an important part of the shopping process. As such Mall Ads™ is offering more experiences as well as marketing and business solutions that drive shoppers from prospect to purchase. The vida e caffè outlet at Musgrave Shopping Centre is a seamless business strategy where all stakeholders - landlord, tenant and shoppers - benefit.”

Hitesh Patel, vida e caffè Business Director explains that setting up a kiosk at the bustling Musgrave Centre is part of a strategy to roll out more opportunely-located kiosks. “The expansion of the brand through the implementation of strategically located kiosks – in airports, corporate offices and malls – ensures that our commitment to consistently, and now conveniently, delivering the perfect Vida experience is upheld. The convenience and location of our kiosks has opened the way for new consumers to engage with the brand.”

Mall Ads™ has rights to all the malls within the SA Corporate portfolio. These include Davenport Square, Umlazi Mega City, Bluff Shopping Centre, Springfield Value centre, Musgrave centre, Cavendish Square, Coachman’s Crossing, east Point, Montana Crossing, Stellenbosch Square and Kempton Shoprite Checkers.

For more information on how to get your brand in the mall environment contact Bonga Sibisi on 0861 776 826 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Go to www.provantage.co.za/mall-ads or DM @ProvantageSA on Twitter