GPT announces changes to its leadership team
The GPT Group has announced changes to its leadership team with the appointment of Mark Harrison as its new Chief Investment Officer, and Mark Fookes, GPT’s Chief Operating Officer to...
Brand-new Woolworths anchored neighbourhood centre set to open in the heart of Dunsborough, WA
The brand new Dunsborough Marketplace development is set to open on Wednesday 22nd May 2024. The new 4,700m2 shopping centre is located on the bustling Dunn Bay Road in Dunsborough...
Savills NZ announces new National Director, Retail Sales & Leasing
Australasian retail property expert Chris Ireland has been internally appointed as National Director, Retail Sales & Leasing, and General Manager of the Christchurch operations of Savills New Zealand. He took...
A not-so-quiet evolution of regional centres is well underway
What defines a ‘regional shopping centre’? It used to be that they had a department store as a tenant; simple as that. Today, it’s not that simple; department stores are...
The role of Retail Property Marketplace in supporting Australia’s retail industry
The retail property sector in Australia is facing unprecedented challenges. According to Tim Rusbridge, creator of Retail Property Marketplace (RPM), economic shifts, evolving consumer behaviours, and technological advancements are reshaping...
Local precinct planning and shaping: Thinking outside the box
Successful ‘Big Gun’ shopping centres offer so much more than simply what’s between their walls. They’re microcities, microcosms and mega retail spaces, with the chance to shape government decisions, shape...
Rundle Mall’s Urban Kitchen to give taste of SA’s best over 10-day activation
Urban Kitchen is back at its most delicious in Rundle Mall for this year’s Tasting Australia, offering one of the foodie festival’s best value events with tickets starting from just...
Poppy Remembrance Wall brings communities together in tribute to soldiers
Haben Shopping Centres in Melbourne Pay Tribute to Anzac Day with Poppy Remembrance Wall. Forest Hill Chase, The Pines Shopping Centre, Casey Central and Croydon Central are acknowledging the importance...
Understanding Time
‘Time’ is a critical factor in our business and it affects decisions we make on a wide variety of fronts. Whether it’s efficient parking, clear signage or even tenant mix...
The Barangaroo Artisan Market returns in May
The annual Barangaroo Artisan Market is back and bigger than ever, with more than 60 stallholders taking over the streets on Saturday 11th of May, for a fun-filled day of...
Vicinity welcomes Monopoly to 47 shopping centres across Australia with $4 million in prizes on offer
Vicinity’s popular Monopoly Shop Scan Win campaign, in partnership with HASBRO, is back for a third year, returning to 47 centres across Australia with the biggest ever prize pool of...
Warrawong Plaza unveils new Woolworths Supermarket as final stage of its redevelopment
A new Woolworths Supermarket has opened at Warrawong Plaza, marking the final piece to the $30 million redevelopment project completed by Elanor Investors Group. An official ribbon cutting ceremony was...
New research finds 47% of Australian shoppers say AI has improved their retail experiences
With Generative AI now taking center stage across many industries, SAP Emarsys has announced new AI tools to empower marketers, and new industry-leading research into AI. The new research, which...
The economy of play in our town centres
Quality place-making isn’t just about creating pretty spaces. It’s about creating interesting places; relaxing places, meeting places and, more importantly, places where people ‘play’. Joseph Wright Design Director at i2C...
Michael Hill set to shake up the premium jewellery category with new brand era just around the corner
Fine jewellery brand, Michael Hill has today revealed elements of its new brand refresh and what is rumoured to be its first ever brand Ambassador. Set to launch on 15...
Revelop acquire key sub-regional shopping centre development site in Western Sydney
Renowned developers and shopping centre owners Revelop have acquired a key sub-regional shopping centre development site which is set to be the first new sub-regional development in Sydney in more...
An icon of the Alice Springs community hits the market in readiness for a new development
The heart and soul of the Alice Springs town centre and a much-loved facility within the local community, Yeperenye Shopping Centre proposes to build a new five-storey carpark and retail...
Curating engaging food and hospitality ‘Experience Precincts’
In this article, Allan Forsdick of Future Food explores the evolving trends that are driving the critical role of curated food and hospitality in enhancing customer experiences and creating sustainable...
Footy festivities gather in Rundle Mall
The city of Adelaide is set for one of its busiest weeks of the year as Rundle Mall embraces footy fever for AFL’s Gather Round, with activations, interactive experiences and...
Waterford Plaza completes phase one of its High Street redevelopment
Waterford Plaza in the City of South Perth has marked its transition from suburban shopping centre to contemporary urban village with a name change. Phase one of its High Street...
Kardinya Park Shopping Centre commences stage two redevelopment works
Kardinya Park Shopping Centre has awarded a $44.5 million construction contract to Focus Building Company to complete stage two of redevelopment works with construction on site commencing on 2 April...
Lendlease secures formal go-ahead for $1.7b project at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market
Lendlease’s plan to transform the southern site of the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) precinct has been approved by the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning. Formal approval of Lendlease’s Development...
Haben Shopping Centres in Melbourne to host free Carrot Patch Hunt over Easter weekend
Forest Hill Chase, The Pines Shopping Centre and Casey Central are getting in the spirit of Easter, offering a free and fun Carrot Patch Hunt activity for kids this holiday...
Big Guns Lunch 2024 – Panel Discussion
The panel discussion video can be viewed here: The 2024 Big Guns awards presentation can be viewed here:
SCN Big Guns Lunch 2024
SCN‘s 2024 Big Guns Lunch took place last Thursday 21 March at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney. The annual event which celebrates the best of the shopping centre industry was...
GPT appoints Merran Edwards as Chief Financial Officer
The GPT Group has announced the appointment of Merran Edwards as Chief Financial Officer effective no later than 1 July 2024. Edwards will join GPT from Investa where she has...
Perron Group – delivering the future vision for Cockburn
Cockburn Gateway Shopping City sits some 24km south of the Perth CBD. The city of Cockburn is at the heart of the fastest-growing region between Perth and Mandurah. The Perron...
JLL’s latest findings highlight a shift for ‘Big Gun’ retail assets in Australia
JLL has released a comprehensive report on the changing landscape for regional shopping centres in Australia. The report emphasises a shift in capital participation, driven by an improving investment landscape...
The Podium Oran Park celebrates major expansion with grand opening
The Podium Oran Park, the centrepiece of South-West Sydney’s community since 2014, unveiled its highly anticipated Stage 2 expansion on 6th March, marking a significant milestone in the development of...
2nd Annual Malls of the Future Summit
FuturePlace hosted its second annual Malls of the Future Summit, which ran with much fanfare on 6th March in Sydney. The event was attended by almost 350 retail leaders, landlords,...
Westfield extends collaboration with Disney to ‘Spark Joy in the Everyday’
Scentre Group have announced a second year of collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, bringing to life the magic of Disney storytelling to its Westfield destinations across Australia and New...
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