Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. As we navigate our way through the continually evolving retail landscape, I cannot help but think about where...

For those of us who have spent enough time within the retail industry, it’s a common source of bewilderment when public commentators and economic analysts suggest that the industry’s Armageddon...

Fourth industrial revolution We are now experiencing the fourth industrial revolution with great advancements in technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The world is changing faster than we...

Continuing the evolution of retail Retail is an ever evolving industry. Change is a constant for us. For decades, listening, learning, and adapting to the needs of our customers has...

Spotlighting the resilience of convenience retail in Australia In December 2018, as part of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce prop tech trade mission, I found myself in Tel Aviv, looking...

Putting on a great show every day The Scentre Group team is tackling 2019 with our trademark energy and drive as we continue to deliver on our purpose of creating...

  Two new faces join the CEO line up. Louise Mason who now heads up Stockland and Grant Kelly, CEO Vicinity Centres; we welcome them! One wouldn’t describe the CEO...

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...

2017 is a year where we need to remain disciplined as an industry and have continued faith in the resilient retail industry which underpins our successes in managing shopping centres....

Demand for core assets is at a historical high Investor demand remains very strong for core assets from domestic and offshore capital sources. Demand continues to outweigh the supply of...

The retail environment is such a dynamic and evolving space, a major challenge is to make sure our business is focused and positioned on the right things at the right...