Ampol partners with Mirvac’s Retail business for first destination EV chargers
Mirvac and Ampol have partnered on an important sustainability initiative that will see Ampol install its first AmpCharge electric vehicle charging bays outside of its service stations, throughout Mirvac’s retail...
Lendlease to transform Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market precinct
The City of Melbourne will partner with Lendlease to transform the Queen Victoria Market precinct with the biggest mixed-use development in Council’s history – attracting more customers and boosting business...
Community-first focus for Waterford Plaza’s multi-million-dollar redevelopment
The WA-based owners of Waterford Plaza are building on their community-first philosophy with work underway on the shopping centre’s multi-million-dollar High Street redevelopment project. Designed as an area the whole...
ISPT reshapes executive leadership team to fuel next wave of growth
ISPT has unveiled its newly reshaped Executive Leadership Team (ELT), featuring a trio of fresh recruits and the elevation of one of its rising stars to the role of Chief...
Sydney’s iconic Manly Wharf acquired by the owners of Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves
Robert Magid’s TMG Developments has exchanged contracts on the $80 million sale of Manly Wharf to the owners of Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves (HSW). HSW founders and directors Adam Flaskas...
Highpoint welcomes Australian-first Asian emporium, Foodle
Melbourne’s largest retail destination west of the CBD, Highpoint, has welcomed Australian-first, one-stop Asian emporium, Foodle. The new store described as ‘anything but traditional’, officially opened with a spectacular public...
Westfield Knox unveils new store openings, basketball court and kids play
Westfield Knox has unveiled the next stage of its $355 million redevelopment. The fashion and lifestyle precinct on level 2 is now open, with 20 brand-new and returning retailers to...
Chatswood Chase celebrates 40 years and introduces Chase Market’s anchor tenant
Chatswood Chase Sydney has been committed to bringing its customers the best Australian and international fashion, homewares, lifestyle and experiences for the past 40 years. The centre’s rich 40-year history...
Vicinity Centres sells stake in Broadmeadows Central to Nikos Property Group
Melbourne-based Nikos Property Group has forged its second partnership with Vicinity Centres (VCX) after exchanging unconditional contracts to acquire a 50% interest in the Broadmeadows Central shopping centre in Victoria...
The renaissance of CBD retail precincts
This article by Marco Ettorre, Executive General Manager, Retail at Dexus, forms part of our ‘Activating Retail Precincts’ feature published in the latest edition of Shopping Centre News. Australia’s retail...
Bringing memorable experiences to city visitors through collaborations and partnerships
This article by Lachlan Dyson, Lendlease, forms part of our ‘Activating Retail Precincts’ feature published in the latest edition of Shopping Centre News. At Lendlease, we’ve always believed that retail...
Research-led activations that create a sense of belonging and deliver meaningful experiences
This article by David Henderson and Corrine Barchanowicz of Vicinity Centres forms part of our ‘Activating Retail Precincts’ feature published in the latest edition of Shopping Centre News. Creating unique...
Curating experiences that drive visitation and community engagement
This article by Jacqui Waine, Scentre Group, forms part of our ‘Activating Retail Precincts’ feature published in the latest edition of Shopping Centre News. We’ve learnt a lot about human...
Centre Profile: Central Park Mall
Fortius has a track record of ‘unlocking value’ in shopping centres. The company is nearing completion of its latest project. Unlocking value at this centre has led it to forming...
Temperatures rising – The street’s the place to go
Inflation, bond yields, wage rises, labour shortages, cash rates… the list goes on – and they all affect shopping centre valuations. There’s so much negativity around at the moment regarding...
Liquid expectations and the rise of hybrid experiences
This article by Melissa Prpic, Head of Digital & Marketing, Retail, The GPT Group, forms part of our ‘Activating Retail Precincts’ feature published in the latest edition of Shopping Centre...
CBD Guns: What does the future hold?
We’ve been inundated with reports, opinions, commentaries on ‘the demise of CBD retail’. In the main, it’s all in response to the office worker now working from home far more...
Designing for the next generation
Baby Boomers are the biggest spenders; but they’re on the way out; Gen Z is on the way in and they think differently. Design is one of their priorities and...
Paying attention. How to beat the retail goldfish bowl
Playing out in shopping centres every day is the eternal goal to attract the ultimate commodity – our attention. But when the average adult’s attention span is now 8.25 seconds...
Elanor Investors Group – The evolution of a major player in our industry
Elanor Investors Group was founded in 2009. Its rise has been meteoric. Recently, the Group announced the acquisition of Challenger’s Australian real estate funds management platform. In retail property terms,...
Highly anticipated Tiger Lane opens in Canberra Centre
Canberra Centre has officially opened the second and largest stage of the highly anticipated Tiger Lane precinct. Spanning 2,000m2, Tiger Lane is a never-before-seen concept for the Capital and is...
Lakeside Joondalup welcomes Australia’s largest rebel rCX store
On Thursday 25 May, sporting retailer, rebel opened its largest Australian store at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City in Perth. Located on level one near JB Hi-Fi, the rebel rCX store...
Westfield Knox announces opening date for next stage of its $355m redevelopment
Westfield Knox has announced the next stage of its $355 million redevelopment will open from 8 June, featuring an enhanced fashion and lifestyle offer with 20 new and returning retailers,...
Sekisui House announces strategic divestment in Ripley Town Centre
Sekisui House Australia has today announced its divestment of Ripley Town Centre — a 68-hectare, mixed-use master-planned community in south-east Queensland’s western growth corridor — following a comprehensive review of...
Construction starts on Burnside Village’s Stage Six expansion
Construction has started on the Stage Six expansion of Burnside Village, following the completion of site preparation works over the past few months. The Cohen Group’s multi-million investment is currently...
Casuarina Square celebrates its 50th birthday
On Friday, 12 May, the Northern Territory’s largest shopping centre, Casuarina Square, held celebrations to mark its 50th birthday. Festivities included family fun activities and giveaways, headlined by a live...
Why COVID pets are re-shaping our F&B landscape
In this article, Titanium Food & Place’s Suzee Brain crystal balls the F&B landscape across the major retail asset classes with some fascinating insights. During COVID, 20% of families welcomed...
Dexus completes $284.1 million in disposals with Deepwater Plaza sale
Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy has been sold to a private investor for $111 million as interest in convenience-focused sub-regional centres continues to increase. Simon Rooney, CBRE’s Head of Retail Capital...
Lewis Land to sell Adelaide’s only purpose-built outlet shopping centre
The highly successful Harbour Town Premium Outlets, Adelaide’s only purpose-built outlet shopping centre, is being offered for sale for the first time on behalf of Lewis Land Group. The decision...
From best IN the world to best FOR the world. What does the rise in B Corps mean for retail?
B Corp Certification recognises businesses with high ethical standards. There is an increasing demand from customers that businesses serving them, adopt such standards. In this article, Claire Bowles, Regenerative Development...
Carmel Village celebrates its Grand Opening with Family Festival
On Sunday 7 May, the Box Hill community in Sydney’s north-western growth corridor came together to celebrate the Grand Opening of Carmel Village Shopping Centre with a ‘Family Festival’. Carmel Village is...
Building a better customer experience ecosystem
It’s a given that a good ‘Customer Experience’ is vital to the success of any business. And as shopping centre executives, we all know that ‘customer experience’ is a significant...
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