Welcome to SOKO District
Your place. Your people. Your experience.
Connect with your community in a flexible physical space with modular, rentable shopfittings.
Digital convenience meets physical engagement
The SOKO District platform has taken away the biggest challenges you face when opening and running a store so you can focus on what you do best!
Yes, the world has gone digital. We now sell everything online, but your customers still want to experience your products in the real world. Our flexible offering allows you to customise EVERYTHING to suit your unique brand and needs. Our online platform offers you the ultimate flexibility to choose what works for you. You can select your space, your shopfitting and all other details online and on-the-go!
Technology
Find and choose a location online that matches your community
Choose and select your rentable shopfitting online
Sign and manage your lease online
Log requests through our online ticketing system
Your brand
Keep control of your entire in-store experience
Access to store designers to help design your store
Signage that brings your brand to life and sets you apart
Safely test your products with a new audience
Keep your store fresh and dynamic with flexible shopfitting
Collaborate with like-minded brands to create a unique customer experiences
Commercial
Flexible leasing terms between 3 days and 3 years
Only rent the space you need with our flexible store sizes
No upfront fit-out costs
Get insights with our smart Point of Sale solution
Smart technology giving you insights on your space
Operations
One single point of contact
We manage all operations and maintenance on your behalf
Access to a professional operations management system
Access to a self-service portal helping you manage your store
Physical and CCTV security solution
Marketing
Marketing support to announce and market your new store
Announcement on SOKO District landing page
Announcement on SOKO District social media
Cross-pollination and exposure to other SOKO District Retailer’s social communities
Are you the kind of brand we're looking for?
We're looking for brands that are as transparent, responsible, and purpose-driven as we are. Brands that choose quality over quantity. Are you a brand like us?
Building value through brand experience
We believe that retail should provide an opportunity for brands to re-tell their stories. In the spirit of Ubuntu, value is built through the experiences not of single brands, but a community of brands. The SOKO family has many valuable stories to share.
Post-COVID:
The new second space for our community
In uncertain times, your brand needs room for adjustment. You might suddenly need more/less physical space, or more/less e-commerce distribution. SOKO values responsiveness and built a system that allows for dynamic leasing and support services, providing your brand with the leeway to manage economic stress or brand redirection.
Rosebank Mall
Introducing the first district, launched 30 July 2021
You’ll find our first space at the centre of all the action at Rosebank Mall. It’s the first of many to come, and what a good place to start – in the bustling heart of Jozi. This location resonates with one of the SOKO pillar principles of creating a regenerative space, a space that encourages constant movement towards fresh ideas.
