Author - Susanne Pini

A recent study concluded that 72% of consumers would ‘spend more money’ at a shopping centre if they also had...

Ten trends have emerged from the pandemic that will reshape the way we shop in the future: from localism to...

‘Pop Ups’ used to be temporary, inexpensive, amateurish. Not any more! Pop Ups are now mainstream, sophisticated and an established...

A broad look across the world sees Susanne Pini conclude that ‘Public Places’ will be the new retail centres. The...

There’s no doubt that retail and shopping centres will change post COVID-19. But how? Architects and designers are at the...

Is the time of the ‘architectural brief’ at an end? Will it be replaced by a Pinterest board? According to...

The future of bricks-and-mortar retail? Brave soul who would forecast it. That doesn’t mean it’s under threat; it’s not. But...

We see countless examples of old buildings being given a new life as old industrial structures are transformed into modern...

Could a retail-led mix provide the perfect next generation use for important light industrial sites, which through gentrification and proximity...

We reported recently on our e-newsletter that GPT’s Highpoint in Melbourne hosted a Coachella inspired ‘Kidchella’ festival. Savvy brands, as...

Fast-food is getting slower! Even the signage such as the McDonald’s arches or the KFC logos are turning into architectural...

Now here’s an article to set some retail development managers running to the arena of Public Private Partnerships. The redevelopment...

From demand for plant-based foods and flower power to the growth of innovative concept restaurants and all the ‘Instagram worthy’...

In the first of a two-part article, Susanne Pini explores the effects new trends in the consumption of food and...

We ponder deeply about the future of retail – what will a shop be like, will it contain stock or...

What will our centres look like in the future (and that’s only a few weeks away!)? What will a shop...

With the rise of home-viewing opportunities and the entertainment content available anywhere, anytime, the bricks-and-mortar cinemas are working harder than...

Eatertainment, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary, is “an experience which combines eating with entertainment; specifically the sector of the...

Once upon a time, shopping at the airport meant grabbing a souvenir T-shirt for the kids and a mug for...

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is the fast-growing global trend adopted by cities aiming to create vibrant, liveable, well-connected and sustainable...

Looking back at 2016, it's wonderful to see the mix of the year's award-winning retail architecture and design projects, some...

Floating markets, desert markets, street markets, night markets, hidden in the alleyways or sprawling indoors, everywhere you go or look...

There is something magical about food markets. Spices, rustic breads, local delicacies, seasonal fruit and veg, cheese, fresh seafood and...

In the past, traditional hospital campuses have never been places where...

In the heyday of department stores, well-dressed, fashionable ladies draped in...

Imagine a store that was unable to stipulate what it sold because the type of merchandise changed every month!