iFG Taichung

iFG Taichung is a shopping mall in Taichung's East District, Taiwan. The property opened on September 27, 2001, under the name De An Mall and subsequently passed through several brand identities as its operating and ownership arrangements changed. It became MODE Mall in March 2010, was acquired by Taroko Development from De An Company, and reopened under the Taroko Mall name on July 1, 2015. In November 2025, Taroko Development decided to transfer management of the property to Farglory Group. The transfer was completed in 2026, when the mall adopted the iFG Taichung name. The complex has a total floor area of approximately 93,000 square metres. Its tenant mix combines large-format retail, fashion, household goods, fitness, entertainment, food and beverage, and family-oriented leisure. Core stores identified with the property include Carrefour, H&M, Uniqlo, MUJI, Fitness Factory, and a Taroko amusement centre, alongside restaurants and other shops. This combination gives the mall a broad, destination-oriented role rather than positioning it solely as a conventional department store. The mall's historical importance lies in its continuity through multiple names and operating phases. De An Mall represented the property's original identity, while MODE Mall marked a 2010 repositioning. Taroko Development's acquisition introduced the Taroko Mall format, associated with a wider Taiwanese commercial and entertainment portfolio. The later management transfer and 2026 rebranding to iFG Taichung represent another change in the property's commercial identity. Publicly available reference material does not establish a separate corporate entity behind the iFG Taichung name, nor does it identify a founder, current executive team, listed status, or parent company for the mall brand itself. The property serves the Taichung market and is primarily a physical retail and leisure destination. Its large floor area, mix of international apparel chains, supermarket retail, lifestyle tenants, fitness services, amusement facilities, and restaurants support a family and mass-market positioning. Reference material reports approximately NT$2.18 billion in total annual revenue for 2020; that figure is historical and relates to the mall's operations before the later management transfer and iFG Taichung rebrand.

The property now known as iFG Taichung opened in Taichung's East District on September 27, 2001. Its original name was De An Mall. The opening established a substantial shopping and leisure complex in the city, although public reference material does not identify an individual founder or provide a detailed account of the original development structure. In March 2010, the mall was renamed MODE Mall. This was the first major documented change to its public-facing identity and reflected a repositioning of the established property under a new retail brand. The available historical record does not describe the full tenant changes or marketing program associated with the MODE period. Taroko Development later acquired the mall from De An Company. After the acquisition, the property was renamed Taroko Mall on July 1, 2015. Under the Taroko name, the complex operated as a broad retail and entertainment destination. Its reported core stores included Carrefour, H&M, Uniqlo, MUJI, Fitness Factory, a Taroko amusement centre, and a range of restaurants. The tenant composition combined everyday shopping with fashion, lifestyle, fitness, leisure, and dining, supporting a destination-mall model. The mall covers approximately 93,000 square metres of total floor area. Reference material reports total annual revenue of approximately NT$2.18 billion in 2020. No additional financial periods or independently documented financial series are established in the supplied material, so the figure should be treated as a historical operating reference rather than a current valuation or revenue estimate. On November 20, 2025, Taroko Development decided to transfer management of the mall to Farglory Group. The transfer was completed in 2026, after which the property was renamed iFG Taichung. This change marks the latest documented stage in a history that has included the De An Mall, MODE Mall, and Taroko Mall identities. The supplied references do not specify whether ownership of the real estate changed along with management, and they do not identify the executives responsible for the transition. They also do not document major campaigns, scandals, lawsuits, recalls, or regulatory disputes associated with the mall.

• 2026

  Rebranded as iFG Taichung

  [1]IFG Taichungen.wikipedia.org

  After the management transition was completed, the mall adopted the iFG Taichung name.

• 2025

  Management transfer announced

  [1]IFG Taichungen.wikipedia.org

  Taroko Development decided on November 20, 2025, to transfer management of the mall to Farglory Group.

• 2020

  Reported annual revenue reaches approximately NT$2.18 billion

  [1]IFG Taichungen.wikipedia.org

  Reference material reports total annual revenue of approximately NT$2.18 billion for the mall in 2020.

• 2015

  Taroko Development acquisition and Taroko Mall rebrand

  [1]IFG Taichungen.wikipedia.org

  Taroko Development acquired the mall from De An Company, and the property became Taroko Mall on July 1, 2015.

• 2010

  Rebranded as MODE Mall

  [1]IFG Taichungen.wikipedia.org

  The property changed its name from De An Mall to MODE Mall in March 2010.

• 2001

  De An Mall opens

  [1]IFG Taichungen.wikipedia.org

  The shopping mall opened in Taichung's East District on September 27, 2001, under the De An Mall name.

A large-format, destination shopping and leisure mall serving Taichung with a broad mix of fashion, supermarket, lifestyle, fitness, entertainment, and dining tenants.

• Apparel and accessories

  Fashion retail

  The mall's fashion offer includes international and mass-market apparel tenants such as H&M and Uniqlo. These stores provide everyday clothing and seasonal fashion for a broad customer base, complementing the property's wider lifestyle and entertainment mix.

• Lifestyle and home goods

  Lifestyle and household retail

  MUJI and comparable lifestyle-oriented tenants contribute household goods, stationery, personal items, furniture-related products, and minimalist everyday merchandise. This category broadens the mall beyond apparel and supports routine shopping as well as discretionary purchases.

• Supermarket and grocery retail

  Carrefour

  Carrefour serves as a large-format grocery and general merchandise anchor within the complex. Its presence gives the mall an everyday-needs component and helps combine destination shopping with recurring supermarket visits.

• Fitness and wellness

  Fitness Factory

  Fitness Factory represents the mall's health, exercise, and membership-service offer. A fitness anchor adds a recurring service use case to the retail centre and supports its broader positioning as a mixed shopping and lifestyle destination.

• Entertainment and amusement

  Taroko amusement centre

  The amusement centre provides leisure and family entertainment within the mall. It complements the retail tenants and restaurants by giving visitors reasons to spend extended periods at the property.

• Food and beverage

  Restaurants and food venues

  A range of restaurants and other food-and-beverage venues forms part of the mall's tenant mix. Dining supports the centre's role as a multipurpose destination and contributes to visits that combine shopping, entertainment, and meals.

• 2025

  Management transferred to Farglory GroupStrategy

  Background

  Taroko Development decided to change the management arrangement for the mall on November 20, 2025.

  Action taken

  Management of the property was transferred to Farglory Group, with the transition completed in 2026.

  Aftermath

  The mall adopted the iFG Taichung name after the management transition.

  Source

• 2015

  Taroko Development acquires the mallM&A

  Background

  The property had operated as De An Mall and later MODE Mall before Taroko Development acquired it from De An Company.

  Action taken

  Taroko Development acquired the mall and renamed it Taroko Mall on July 1, 2015.

  Aftermath

  The property operated under the Taroko Mall identity until the later management transfer and 2026 rebrand.

  Source

1. 1IFG Taichungen.wikipedia.org
2. 2iFG Taichung official websitetarokomall.com.tw