It’s the topic on everyone’s minds: can the existing retail model survive disruption? At present, most public commentary is focused on online retail as the culprit. What is perplexing is...

A lot has been written and said about retailer performance in 2017. In the United States of America, 2017 was widely referred to as ‘The Retail Apocalypse’. While our Australian...

Regaining momentum 2017 was a year of significant progress for Woolworths. We’ve regained competitiveness with lower prices and better service offerings, and seen a really positive response from customers to...

As we begin another year in this industry that remains as exciting and dynamic as ever, it’s with great anticipation that we look to the future and what it may...

Liveability liv•a•bil•i•ty [liv-uh-bil-i-tee] noun The term that describes the ‘human element’ of sustainability. It refers to the wellbeing of a community and represents the characteristics such as health, sense of...

As we head into 2018, amid the current economic climate and continued disruption that is surrounding us, one thing is for sure: our future success will depend on how well...

A structural shift is underway and is challenging the traditional shopping centre investment management model as we know it. This creates both a level of caution, and tremendous opportunity to...

The retail sector is at a really interesting point in its life. Why? Those involved in the industry both as providers of goods and services and as owners of space...

Disruption. There is no doubt this is one of the most used words in our industry today, with good reason. As we move into what is regarded as the ‘fourth...

The pace of change in Australian society over the recent decade has driven a shift in shopper expectations. In 2018, it continues to be all about convenience, allowing our shoppers...

I am feeling optimistic about our retail industry. Bricks and mortar has withstood the test of time and will continue to play an extremely prominent role in connecting with customers....

2017: the awakening The retail landscape in Australia has evolved more significantly in the last six years (and arguably in the last year) than it has in the last 30...