Achimota Retail Centre (ARC) has ushered in the new year with exciting activities, delighting shoppers with a grand sidewalk sale and expanded shopping options through the entry of Ghana’s retail giant, Melcom, as its new anchor tenant.
Sidewalk Sale Offers Unbeatable Discounts
Since January 23, ARC has treated customers to incredible deals across various stores, with discounts set to continue until the end of January. Highlights of the sale include:
- Starlite Electronics: 5% discount on Samsung TVs, tablets, and home appliances.
- Telefonika: 5%–10% discounts on iPhone cases, car chargers, and other accessories.
- Life Healthcare: 60% discount on lab consultations, plus free BP and weight checks.
- MV Accessories: Price cuts on bags and slippers.
- ARA (Play Hub): 10% off toys, schoolbags, and books.
- Divine Organic Hub: 50% discount on teas, seeds, nuts, and protein powders.
Centre Manager Alice Esi Coleman expressed excitement over the vibrant start to the year, emphasizing the benefits of bringing goods closer to customers through the sidewalk sale.
Melcom Opens at Achimota Mall
On January 22, Melcom officially opened its doors at ARC, occupying a spacious 3,199 square metres on the east wing near the food pavilion. Known for its diverse product offerings, Melcom has added immense value to the mall, providing shoppers with over 27,000 consumer items across multiple categories, including:
- Groceries
- Home décor
- Small furniture
- Kitchen cookware
- Multimedia equipment
- Dairy and liquor
- Electrical and lighting products
- Stationery
- Toys and exercise equipment
To celebrate its opening, Melcom offered a 20% discount on all purchases from January 24 to 26, a move that was warmly received by both customers and management.
Elevating the Shopping Experience
Coleman lauded Melcom’s arrival, describing it as a milestone in retail excellence:
“Melcom’s arrival as an anchor tenant marks the beginning of a new era. It brings unparalleled variety and convenience, elevating the overall shopping experience for our valued patrons,” she noted.
Achimota Mall’s Legacy of Convenience
Strategically located at Dome, off the Accra-Nsawam highway, Achimota Mall has served communities in the Ga East Municipality for nine years. It provides modern, convenient, and safe one-stop shopping for residents in areas such as Kwabenya, Ashongman Estates, Tantra Hills, Ofankor, Dome, and Achimota township.
With its sidewalk sale and the addition of Melcom, ARC is setting a high bar for retail in 2025, offering an unmatched shopping experience to patrons.




