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According to ND Mais, the Havan megastore will be inaugurated on May 30 on RS-115, with 11,000 m², four Cine Gracher cinemas, a food court, free parking, and 350,000 items, in a unit that should be the 192nd of the network and the 21st in Rio Grande do Sul.
The Havan megastore in Taquara, in Rio Grande do Sul, will be inaugurated on May 30, 2026, according to a report by Renato Becker, published by ND Mais on May 16, 2026. The new unit will be located on RS-115 highway, will have 11,000 m², four cinemas, a food court, free parking, and more than 350,000 registered items.
The opening occurs because Havan, founded 40 years ago, is trying to accelerate the plan to reach 200 megastores by the end of 2026, with a presence in all Brazilian states. The Taquara branch will be the 192nd of the network and the 21st in Rio Grande do Sul. What stands out is that the store arrives not only as retail but as a package of consumption, leisure, and territorial expansion.
Havan Megastore puts Taquara on the network’s expansion map
The new Havan megastore was planned to operate in Taquara, a city in Rio Grande do Sul that now joins the list of strategic cities for the retailer. The choice of RS-115 highway indicates a bet on regional flow, car access, and attraction of consumers from nearby municipalities.
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According to ND Mais, the unit will have 11,000 m² of built area. This size reinforces the large store model that the company usually uses in its national expansion. Instead of a conventional department store, the project combines retail, parking, food, and entertainment in the same location.
Four cinemas increase the unit’s importance beyond shopping
The most striking feature of the operation is the presence of four cinemas within the complex. The theaters will be operated by Cine Gracher, Havan’s partner in entertainment projects linked to the network’s units.
Each room will have a capacity for 135 people per session, according to the data published by Renato Becker on ND Mais. The presence of the four cinemas changes the perception of the enterprise: the store does not rely solely on quick purchases but tries to create permanence, family circulation, and leisure routine.
Food court reinforces permanence model in the complex
In addition to the four cinemas, the Havan megastore in Taquara will have a structured food court. This element brings the enterprise closer to a compact shopping center, even though it is linked to a department store.
The food court also helps sustain the flow before and after cinema sessions. For the consumer, the experience is no longer just entering, buying, and leaving. For the city, the impact may appear in weekend movement, local traffic, and competition with other commercial points.
Unit will be the 192nd of Havan in Brazil
The branch in Taquara will be the 192nd unit of Havan. The number matters because the company wants to end 2026 with 200 megastores in operation, in a symbolic year for the brand, which completes four decades of activity.
In Rio Grande do Sul, the new operation will be the 21st store of the network. The state is also expected to receive units in Garibaldi, in the Serra Gaúcha, and Tramandaí, on the coast, still in 2026, according to the survey by ND Mais. The Gaúcha expansion shows that the brand is not only targeting capitals but also medium-sized cities and regional hubs.
Luciano Hang visited the works on RS-115
The businessman Luciano Hang, owner of Havan, was in Taquara during the week of publication to monitor the progress of the civil works. The inspection took place at the new building located on RS-115 highway, where the unit will be opened to the public.
Hang told ND Mais that Taquara is a welcoming city with projected economic growth. He also said that each new store represents expansion, job creation, and development for the municipalities where the network arrives. The statement reinforces the business narrative, but the real effect will depend on the local dynamics after the inauguration.
Store will have 350 thousand items and free parking
The new Havan megastore is expected to gather more than 350 thousand registered products. The broad mix is part of the retailer’s department model, which uses variety as a strategy to attract different consumer profiles.
The free parking appears as another relevant operational factor, especially since it is a unit on the margins of RS-115. The greater the dependence on car access, the more parking becomes part of the shopping experience, not just a complementary service.
Taquara gains visibility, but also new urban challenges
The arrival of the Havan megastore could increase the visibility of Taquara on the commercial map of Rio Grande do Sul. A development of 11 thousand m², with four cinemas and a food court, tends to attract consumers from outside the municipality and stimulate services in the surrounding area.
But projects of this size also raise questions. Traffic, competition with local commerce, jobs generated, consumption patterns, and effects on small businesses enter the debate. Not every retail expansion produces the same impact for all city stakeholders.
Havan wants presence in all Brazilian states
Havan’s declared goal is to reach all states in Brazil. The opening of the Havan megastore in Taquara is part of this broader plan for national reach, which combines large physical stores, a strong visual symbol, and presence in cities outside the main metropolitan centers.
The store number 191 was inaugurated in Blumenau, in Santa Catarina, at the beginning of May, according to ND Mais. The unit in Santa Catarina was highlighted for deviating from the model known as “Casa Branca.” Taquara now counts as part of a final race towards 200 megastores by 2026.
Complex mixes retail, leisure, and competition for regional audience
The format of the Taquara unit shows how some retail chains try to go beyond product sales. The presence of four cinemas, a food court, and free parking creates a circulation point that can function as a regional destination.
This model seeks to increase the visitors’ length of stay. A family can go to the cinema, eat on-site, and browse the store in the same trip. The purchase ceases to be the only reason for the visit, and this is an important change in the commercial design of the operation.
The Havan megastore in Taquara, Rio Grande do Sul, boasts numbers that explain the interest surrounding its opening: 11,000 m², four cinemas, food court, free parking, 350,000 items, and the position of the 192nd unit of the network. The opening is scheduled for May 30, 2026, according to ND Mais.
The project reinforces Havan’s national strategy but also raises a local discussion: does a store of this size strengthen the regional economy or concentrate consumption in a single complex? Do you think a Havan megastore with cinema and dining helps small towns or pressures traditional commerce? Share your opinion.
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