The RetailExchange brought to you by Fortress Podcast
The Retail Exchange, brought to you by Fortress, is a podcast series hosted by Executive Director Vuso Majija that explores the evolving retail and property landscape in South Africa. Through candid conversations with retailers, property stakeholders, city leaders, and community voices, the series unpacks real-world challenges, innovations, and collaborations shaping the future of retail.
Each episode offers practical insights, thoughtful perspectives, and honest dialogue; positioning Fortress as a catalyst for meaningful conversation that supports thriving, sustainable retail environments.
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
While anchor tenants may bring shoppers through the doors, it’s often the line shops that keep people browsing, lingering, and coming back. Stores like The Crazy Store drive impulse purchases, create energy in malls, and play a crucial role in shaping the everyday retail experience.
This episode shines a spotlight on the power of line shops; how they influence foot traffic patterns, support the broader retail ecosystem, and build resilient, high-performing shopping centres alongside developers like Fortress.
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
In this episode, Vuso Majija (Executive Director at Fortress) chats to
MMC Sarah Mabotsa Economic Development & Spatial Planning of Tshwane about how the city works with local developers.
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
In this episode, Vuso Majija (Executive Director at Fortress) chats to
Marcel Destombes (Director of Operations at Contempo Clothing) about what it really takes to thrive in South Africa’s fast-changing fashion retail world, from understanding local shoppers to working with developers like Fortress to create malls that keep people coming back.