Deborah Coakley appointed QIC Real Estate Managing Director
Former Dexus Chief Executive – Funds Management, Deborah Coakley, joins QIC’s $112 billion alternatives platform to lead its Real Estate funds business and multi-billion development pipeline after Michael O’Brien chose...
Melbourne welcomes drone delivery as Wing launches at Eastland Shopping Centre
Wing, Australia’s first on-demand drone delivery service will launch in Victoria today, taking flight in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The introduction of drone delivery in the Maroondah City Council area and...
Robina Town Centre teams up with local swimming hero Cody Simpson to support future Aussie champions
Last Thursday, Robina Town Centre invited local families to meet Aussie swimming hero Cody Simpson in celebration of QIC Real Estate’s partnership with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), including the...
QIC Real Estate teams up with the Australian Sports Commission to support future Aussie champions
QIC Real Estate has announced an exclusive partnership with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) including, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The collaboration aims to showcase sport at all levels,...
CEO Outlook 2024: Michael O’Brien, QIC Real Estate
This article by Michael O’Brien, Managing Director – QIC Real Estate, forms part of SCN’s annual CEO Outlook feature published in Big Guns 2024. Premium members can view the full...
Parkstone and Centennial buy Bundaberg’s biggest retail centre for $107m
Parkstone Funds Management, in partnership with fund manager Centennial, has exchanged contracts to purchase Bundaberg’s biggest and highest-performing retail precinct, the Hinkler Central Shopping Centre, for $107 million from QIC...
Robina Town Centre partners with The Village Markets to host a Twilight Christmas Market
In an exclusive first, QIC’s Robina Town Centre and The Village Markets (TVM) have joined local forces to bring a festive Twilight Pop-Up Christmas Market to The Promenade on Thursday,...
The consumer megatrends shaping the future of shopping
Armed with the knowledge of the latest consumer trends and behaviours, QIC has been able to refine its retail mix for increased profitability, improve its storytelling to reflect consumer values,...
QIC unveils its first ever large format external digital billboard
Local businesses and national companies will have the opportunity to reach a broader audience and a wider demographic, with QIC unveiling its first ever large format external digital billboard, at...
Sephora announces opening date for Castle Towers store
Sephora is excited to announce the opening of its 29th store located in QIC’s Castle Towers, Sydney. Set to open its doors on Thursday November 2, 2023, the 401m2 store...
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...
QIC lodges DA for new retail, hotel, office and dining precinct at Castle Towers
Heralding the next development phase at Castle Towers in Sydney’s north-west, QIC has lodged a planning application for its newest project – The Village – a future-focused mixed-use lifestyle precinct that...
QIC’s ‘Project Safe-Guard’
As reported in SCN, Deb Palmer, National Programs Manager, QIC has been awarded the 2022 Frank Lowy Fellowship. We spoke to Deb about the award-winning program – an initiative to combat the...
CEO OUTLOOK 2023: QIC Real Estate
This article by Michael O’Brien, Managing Director, QIC Real Estate, forms part of an annual CEO Outlook feature, published in SCN’s 2023 Big Guns edition. For the retail industry, the...
Michael O’Brien elected as new Property Council President
The Property Council of Australia (PCA) has announced Managing Director of QIC Real Estate, Michael O’Brien as its new National President. The Property Council represents the leading listed and private...
QIC launches galaxy-first interactive space-themed shopping centre experience
QIC’s ‘It’s Not Rocket Science’ activation has kicked off in Canberra this month and will see 14 giant, interactive and inflatable space-themed characters tour Australia until the end of 2024....
Robina Town Centre kicks off free sports for kids
Robina Town Centre’s Promenade has morphed into the perfect pitch for kids and the perfect plan for Gold Coast parents with the energetic team from Gecko Sports taking over the...
Robina Town Centre Partners with Nutrition Australia to deliver healthy lunchbox workshops for kids
In preparation for the school year ahead, Robina Town Centre have partnered with Nutrition Australia and YMCA to deliver a series of healthy food workshops for kids, which will be...
Grand Central’s ‘Butterfly House’ campaign
The professionalism and sophistication of the entries in the 2022 SCCA Marketing Awards were exemplary. In the latest issue of SCN, we feature a selection of winning campaigns. The overall...
QIC Partners with Thrifty to offer Christmas parking perks
To improve the shopping experience from the moment consumers arrive, QIC has partnered with Thrifty Car Rental to give savvy shoppers a VIP parking experience and no-fuss access to some...
Self-harm prevention solution recognised in awarding of 2022 Frank Lowy Fellowship
The Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) has named Deb Palmer, National Programs Manager, QIC Real Estate, as the 2022 winner of the prestigious Frank Lowy Fellowship. The Fellowship was...
QIC launches ‘Love From Christmas’ campaign across its retail portfolio
QIC Real Estate has today launched its holiday campaign, Love from Christmas, as they prepare to celebrate the magic of the festive season with shoppers. Launching across QIC’s 19 centres...
QIC partners with inspiring Australians to launch its ‘Personal Best’ campaign
QIC Real Estate has today launched its Spring/Summer 22 fashion campaign, Personal Best, encouraging shoppers to celebrate the best version of themselves as they navigate the year of reinvention. Launching...
QIC divests Castle Mall for $105 million
In a statement from QIC Real Estate, Managing Director, Michael O’Brien, confirmed QIC had settled on the sale of Castle Mall (NSW) with The Hills Shire Council. O’Brien said the...
JD Sports’ largest Gold Coast store opens at Robina Town Centre
QIC’s Robina Town Centre has welcomed the arrival of international sneaker and gym-wear giant JD Sports’ largest Gold Coast store. Complementing the centre’s dynamic fashion mix of internationally-recognised brands, JD...
QIC brings back individuality in fashion with My Style My Way campaign
QIC Real Estate has launched its Autumn/Winter 22 fashion campaign, My Style My Way, encouraging customers to embrace individuality this season. Launching across five of QIC’s largest shopping centres in...
QIC settles with IP Generation on the sale of 50% of Westfield Helensvale
QIC Property Fund has settled with IP Generation Holdings on the sale of its 50% share of Westfield Helensvale (Gold Coast, QLD), held in Joint Venture with Scentre Group. Since...
CEO OUTLOOK: Michael O’Brien, Managing Director, QIC Real Estate
This article by Michael O’Brien, Managing Director, QIC Real Estate forms part of a special CEO Outlook feature published in SCN’s Big Guns 2022 edition. The past two years have...
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