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In this candid, on-the-ground reflection, former Chadstone leasing executive turned proptech founder David-James Nguyen takes us behind the tenancy schedules...

Backed by a $200 million investment, Rouse Hill Town Centre is set to expand with more than 50 new stores,...

Our industry owns and operates more car parking spaces in Australia than anyone else – some 585,000. Surprising therefore, that...

Australia’s population continues to grow – projected to reach 31 million by the next decade. But where will people hang...

With rising development costs, thoughtful design is often dismissed as non-essential and ‘decorative’. Focus is often placed on basic functionality...

Emporium Melbourne has marked a major milestone – surpassing $500 million in MAT for the first time in its decade-long...

Australia’s retail sector is undergoing a seismic transformation – one driven by shifting demographics, global brand expansion, and a consumer...

Nathan Maroon, Digital Marketing Manager for QIC Real Estate, was awarded the 2024 Frank Lowy Fellowship Highly Commended Award. Nathan...

It was a centre, one could say, ‘before its time’. But at the time of development there was no doubt...

Shopping centre trading hours are an ongoing discussion in our industry. It wasn’t long ago that centres opened at 9am...

Kelly McGufficke, Portfolio Manager, Campaigns at QIC Real Estate, shares insights from a recent professional development trip to Singapore, awarded...

Lewis Land developed Harbour Town Premium Outlets – Australia’s first and largest outlet shopping experience – opening it in 1999....

With ANZAC Day approaching, small businesses in NSW are being advised to plan ahead following recent changes to trading laws....

Derek Cable, Head of Parking Experience & Valet at Scentre Group was awarded the 2024 Frank Lowy Fellowship Award. Derek...

They’re always new players on the block; they come and go. Once in a decade, even rarer perhaps in our...

Macquarie Centre reached an historic milestone of $1 billion in Moving Annual Turnover (MAT) sales in December 2024. In recognition...

Lendlease is transforming retail by integrating dynamic pop-ups and innovative tech-driven spaces that bridge online and in-store shopping. Focused on...

In today’s rapidly urbanising world, landlords and developers face a pressing challenge: securing and utilising land efficiently amid rising costs...

Australia’s neighbourhood shopping centres have become increasingly sought after. Their attractive development controls and prime locations enhance their appeal, while...

In recent years, Mainbrace Constructions has completed, on average, four ‘Mini Gun’ centres each year. As its portfolio in this...

The recent Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games saw 42 Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand transformed into official...

We can (and do) discuss online retailing till the cows come home. However, at such times, there’s one thing we...

The future of food and beverage in Entertainment and Leisure Precincts (ELPs) has never been brighter, as consumers continue to...

SuperPark, a global family entertainment centre, opened its first Australian indoor adventure park at Melbourne’s Highpoint Shopping Centre in December...

New retail brands have their eyes on Australia. We represent a sophisticated and wealthy market along with a tourist market...

There’s a proposed merger reform. All shopping centre mergers and acquisitions above $35 million will need ACCC approval. In short,...

Recently, Scentre Group Leasing Executive Megan Johnson celebrated a very special career milestone. We sat down with Megan to hear...

With nature based reporting around the corner for many corporations, how can shopping centre developers play their part? Claire Bowles...

Do people get lost in shopping centres? Do they lose their car in the carpark? According to Kelvin Taylor, if...

Future Food is a long-time contributor to SCN magazine. Recently, two of its principals, Allan Forsdick and David Mallon visited...

How often have we read fairly recently of the demise of CBD retail? More often than not, it is down...

What can shopping centre developers and managers learn from cruise ship operators? Lots, according to Hames Sharley Retail & Town...