The Large Format Retail Association is pleased to announce Anthony Caltagirone, Head of Construction at Super Retail Group, as the recipient of the LFRA 2026 Overseas Study Tour Scholarship, recognising a future leader making a strong impact on the sector. Nominated by Sam Pinchbeck, General Manager,
Large Format Retailers invest significant effort into securing the right sites for their stores, yet the same strategic focus does not always extend to their head office. In an environment where property is one of the largest line items after payroll, that oversight represents a missed opportunity to improve efficiency
Australians generate tens of billions of pieces of soft plastic packaging each year, to protect electrical, hardware, pharmaceutical, clothing, general merchandise and food and grocery products. Until recently most of it ended its life in landfill. In response to this challenge, retail-led collection points are
A major redevelopment is now in progress at the former Bunnings Noarlunga site, with works underway to transform the asset into the new Noarlunga Heights Super Centre. The $17.5 million project, led by BWP Trust in collaboration with a range of leading sector partners, including new
Loss prevention and employee safety are becoming defining operational challenges for Australia’s Large Format Retail sector. At the Large Format Retail Association’s first NSW Explore & Forum of 2026, industry leaders, security specialists and a former senior police investigator gathered to examine how the issue
The LFRA Tuatara Structures NSW 2026 Explore & Forum marked a strong start to the year for the Large Format Retail Association, bringing together members, partners and industry leaders in Sydney for a day defined by insight and collaboration. The event reflected the strength and
This year marks a significant milestone for the Large Format Retail Association (LFRA) as the industry celebrates 20 years of leadership from Chief Executive Officer Philippa Kelly. As the inaugural CEO of the organisation, which was originally established as the Bulky Goods Retailers Association (BGRA), Ms
Australian Standard AS1851 – Routine Service of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment is now a legislated requirement in New South Wales. While AS1851 has long been regarded as industry best practice, its formal adoption marks a shift in how building owners, facility managers, and service providers approach maintenance,
Large Format Retailers are heading into 2026 with a familiar challenge: stores that no longer keep up with how the business actually operates. Across national networks, ageing environments, heavier operational loads, and rising customer expectations are forcing leaders to reassess store performance. Not store by store,
Colliers Retail Middle Markets Tim McIntosh and Will Heffernan have successfully completed the off-market sale of Bunnings Warehouse Epping (VIC) for $49.5 million, achieving a benchmark yield of 4.92 per cent. The transaction marks the largest Bunnings sale in Victoria since 2021. The deal represents the