The Large Format Retail sector is navigating an environment defined by unprecedented scarcity. With vacancy at historic lows and new greenfield development constrained by construction costs and planning complexities, built-form tenancies are becoming a premium commodity. That scarcity is shifting how Large Format Retailers think and
Spotlight Group’s latest venture in Brendale, Queensland, is set to reshape expectations of Large Format Retail. Work has officially begun on the $92 million Anaconda Adventure HQ, with Spotlight Group executive deputy chairman Zac Fried and Moreton Bay City Council Mayor Councillor Peter Flannery turning the
An exclusive briefing hosted by CBRE’s Dallas office has shed new light on the evolving landscape of Large Format Retail across Texas and the broader United States, highlighting the powerful intersection of population trends, shifting supply chains, and economic headwinds. The session, led by CBRE’s
Kitchen Warehouse is helping Mums ‘mum-nipulate’ the algorithm this year, so their families get ads for the Mother’s Day gifts they *actually* want. The campaign is running ads that, when scanned or clicked, allow mums to pick the gift they truly want for Mother’s Day, and
Every now and then, the world surprises us—rockets being caught mid-air, unbelievably cute puppies on social media, and Richard Branson doing Richard Branson things. But what about the surprises in our industry? Unexpected lease terms are the biggest surprise none of us want. Bad lease renewals can
JB Hi-Fi’s Melbourne Central store in the heart of the CBD received a lighting upgrade last year designed to reflect the brand’s energy, clarity and functionality. Delivered in collaboration with commercial lighting partner Amphis, the brief was to implement a scheme that would provide clean, functional
Frankston (Vic) locals have scored a game-changing fitness destination with the opening of Revo Fitness’ largest gym on the East Coast, which officially launched on 2 April 2025. Spanning an expansive 2,700 sqm, the state-of-the-art facility is located at the popular, newly redeveloped Bayside Centre. The spacious
Australia is introducing new regulations around mergers and acquisitions, and these changes are set to have a significant impact on Large Format Retailers. From 2026, the Australian Competitive and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will require businesses to notify the ACCC about certain mergers to ensure that competition
In today’s volatile environment, disruption has become the norm, not the exception. For Australia’s Large Format Retailers, building supply chain resilience is no longer just a matter of efficiency; it’s central to maintaining business continuity, protecting brand integrity, and securing long-term viability. Retailers are navigating an
The Large Format Retail Association (LFRA) is proud to lead a major delegation of Australian retailers, developers, and suppliers to the United States for the 2025 LFRA Study Tour, visiting Dallas and Miami this May. This year’s tour represents a milestone moment, showcasing Large Format Retail