With an ever-increasing consumer base and market share, fans can always expect more in return from their favorite brands. And this is precisely the case for Xiaomi, which continues to gain ground in the local market. Thus, Xiaomi is preparing to launch its first official store in the country.
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The where and the when
The countdown begins for the grand opening of the Xiaomi store. With Sandton being the richest square mile in Africa, Sandton City Mall is the mainstay of the area. As such, the new store will be located in the prestigious Johannesburg shopping center. The L21 store will be waiting for fans of the brand and technology enthusiasts looking for the best and latest Xiaomi products and services.
The first Xiaomi store in South Africa will be officially opened on October 29, 2022.
Xiaomi has always aimed to create quality technology for the consumer. The opening of this new store symbolizes its growth and popularity as a brand in South Africa on this basis. This is an important step in “making technology accessible to all”, the brand’s slogan.
The Xiaomi store itself was designed as an experience store. Therefore, this means that fans of the brand can interact with the latest Xiaomi products, allowing them to see, touch and test the products first-hand. This includes a range of smartphones, tablets, IoT units and much more.
With a growing call from South Africans to open an official store in the country, Xiaomi has listened to the growing demand. The aim is to offer all consumers the opportunity to discover its extensive catalog of products and interact with its staff.
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What you can expect from the official Xiaomi store
So, what can you expect at the grand opening? For starters, Xiaomi will offer 50% discounts on select products on the opening day of its store.
Additionally, for the rest of October, fans will also receive 10% off various in-store products. This promotion is applicable while stocks last. Additionally, fans who purchase any smartphone from the store will also receive a free Mi Smart Band 5, worth R699. This offer will be valid until October 31, 2022.
New products and releases in the store include the Redmi Note 11 Series smartphones, as well as the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Lite devices. Additionally, fans will also be able to view and experience the brand's lineup of great AIoT products. This includes smartwatches, speakers, robot vacuums, home security cameras, Mi TV boxes and more.