How SuperPark is flipping the business of fun on its head
SuperPark, a global family entertainment centre, opened its first Australian indoor adventure park at Melbourne’s Highpoint Shopping Centre in December last year. With more activities than any other indoor adventure...
FUJIFILM Australia’s interactive brand experience centre moves to larger Sydney premises
FUJIFILM Australia is today celebrating the grand opening of its brand experience centre, Fujifilm House of Photography, with a new location in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. As the only...
On board – Taking retail lessons from cruise ships
Australians have long enjoyed a love affair with cruising. From P&O’s Fairstar The Funship in the 1980s to the floating cities on the sea today, the global cruising industry is worth a whopping $7.25 billion, bouncing back from COVID-19 devastation and growing steadily. On board, passengers happily exchange their space,...
First Class Valet takes off at Adelaide Airport
In star fashion, Adelaide Airport has re-launched its valet parking offering by partnering with First Class Valet. Robert Horton, Founder of First Class Valet, says being in a new market...
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...
Dopamine Land to open Australian-first in Uptown, Brisbane
International attraction Dopamine Land will make its Australian debut at Uptown, in Brisbane’s CBD. The multi-sensory, immersive destination that is currently only available in London, Washington DC and Madrid is...
The Top 5 challenges of running a car park
Operating a car park might seem like a straightforward business, but behind the scenes, there are numerous challenges that parking facility managers face daily. From technology glitches to customer satisfaction,...
QICRE brings colour to spring with a new interactive customer experience
QICRE is solving wardrobe dilemmas across its shopping centres this spring with the launch of a new digital tool that helps customers perfect their colour palette with just one simple...
Thankyou launches its first disruptive play in retail with pop-up concept store at Emporium Melbourne
Melbourne-born social enterprise, Thankyou, is launching its first bricks-and-mortar store – a 12-week pop-up combining creative architecture with interactive events for an unconventional retail experience. The architecturally striking space in...
How technology is revolutionising the valet experience
Technology has transformed many industries, and the valet parking industry is no exception. In this article, Robert Horton talks about how First Class Valet is embracing technology to create seamless...
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...
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...
Urban Kitchen returns to Rundle Mall with exclusive foodie experiences
From Friday 28 April to Sunday 7 May, Urban Kitchen will pop up at the Gawler Place Canopy with a program to showcase how some of the best South Australian...
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...
Birkenhead Point launches the ultimate retail therapy on Sydney Harbour
Mirvac’s brand outlet centre, Birkenhead Point, is taking retail therapy to a whole new level with an exciting series of shopper experiences. A must-stop destination for international tourists and day...
Chadstone welcomes Blanc Noir a spectacle of interactive performance, cabaret, and street theatre
Chadstone – The Fashion Capital welcomes the arrival of its latest Entertainment Series, Blanc Noir – a spectacle of cabaret acts, street theatre and interactive performances inspired by the game of...
Westfield and Disney announce major collaboration celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary
Westfield and Disney have announced a year-long collaboration in celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. The collaboration invites customers and fans of all ages to join in celebrating...
Profile: Joel Steel, Komo
Marketing is a key driver of the shopping centre industry. It’s how we drive brand loyalty and connect with the passions of our customers; it also contributes heavily to increases...
Valet up this Christmas
Robert Horton, Founder of First Class Valet, discusses how shopping centres can improve the customer experience and remove one of the biggest pain points for shoppers this Christmas. We’ve spent the...
Is C2C the future of retail?
Another acronym to get your head around, but what does C2C actually mean, how can it benefit retail and what are the practical steps a retailer needs to take to...
The NGV arrives at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital
A rich calendar of creative workshops and experiences have arrived at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital as it proudly continues its six-year partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV),...
The QVB supports recovery in Sydney CBD with new art installation
New consumer research from Vicinity Centres has revealed shopping and dining are key drawcards for visitors returning to the Sydney CBD post-pandemic, while 30% of respondents are looking for unique...
CEO OUTLOOK: Lillian Fadel, Director Customer Experience, Scentre Group
This article by Lillian Fadel, Director Customer Experience, Scentre Group, forms part of a special CEO Outlook feature published in SCN’s Big Guns 2022 edition. We’re excited about the year...
Scentre Group’s focus on driving customer visitation, engagement and occupancy delivers strong earnings growth
Scentre Group has released its results for the 12 months to 31 December 2021 with Operating Profit of $845.8 million and Funds From Operations (FFO) for the year $862.5 million. The...
Leading-edge payment solutions
Technology is rapidly evolving and customer experience has never been more important. How can shopping centres stay ahead of the curve in today’s changing landscape? This article forms part of a...
Using technology to engage customers and build loyalty
Technology is rapidly evolving and customer experience has never been more important. How can shopping centres stay ahead of the curve in today’s changing landscape? This article forms part of a...
How better parking leads to better business
We know that potential customers will avoid certain shopping precincts when parking is too difficult. Robert Horton explains why simply improving the parking experience will benefit both your customers as...
First Class Valet launches the Academy – offering short courses and bespoke training programs
Since 2014, First Class Valet have invested in its business to bring Australians the very best in valet parking, concierge and parking services. Using Australia’s only ticketless valet parking system, the...
Four simple ways to combat complex challenges
With the current diversity of challenges facing many businesses, a key to survival is giving customers a reason to return, and the easiest way to do this is by offering...
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