The countdown is on for the opening of Aura Home + Life, with the new 20,000 sqm Large Format Retail precinct set to welcome customers from 17 August, ahead of an official opening celebration on 21 August. Developed by Capital Property Group, the $80 million precinct
Planet Fitness is set to continue expanding its Australian presence following the acquisition of its local franchisee, Bravo Fit, by US-based private equity firm Franchise Equity Partners (FEP). Bravo Fit currently operates 32 Planet Fitness clubs and holds exclusive area development rights for up to approximately
Picture a family working through their weekly budget. The prices of everyday essentials like rent, electricity, groceries and fuel pile up fast. When something has to give, hygiene products are among the first casualties of a squeezed household budget. Good360 Australia's latest research into hygiene poverty found
Fernwood Fitness’ continued growth signals new opportunities for Large Format Retail landlords and developers as consumers seek destinations that combine health, fitness, recovery and community. This year marks a significant chapter in Fernwood Fitness' growth story. The brand has expanded to 75 clubs nationwide, welcomed more
The Australian Government’s decision to expand the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme from 100 kW to 1 MW is welcome news for Large Format Retailers and other commercial energy users. Philippa Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of the LFRA said many Large Format Retailers and property owners have
Australia’s second largest residential property developer Satterley has acquired Home HQ Busselton from Arise Developments in what is believed to be Western Australia’s largest ever Large Format Retail transaction. With a forecast completion value of $125 million, the acquisition marks another significant step in Satterley's diversification
Australia’s Large Format Retail (LFR) sector continues to demonstrate its resilience, supported by strong tenant demand, investor appetite and the ongoing evolution of retail formats and customer experiences. These themes were explored during Ray White’s Between the Lines Live webinar on 13 August, hosted by Ray
JB Hi‑Fi has committed to a new Large Format Retail store at the Stony Rise Central development in Devonport, reinforcing retailer confidence in the north-west Tasmanian retail catchment. The national electronics retailer has secured a 1,650 sqm tenancy within the soon-to-be-developed Stony Rise Central precinct, located
International study tours, such as the annual LFRA Overseas Study Tour, offer a valuable opportunity to observe and assess retail concepts that are still emerging in Australia but are more advanced in other countries. One of the most significant shifts is the move from the traditional
The accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), digital platforms and technology solutions is reshaping the retail industry and transforming everything from inventory management and dynamic pricing to customer engagement and fraud detection. While these technologies present significant opportunities, they also expand the scope of directors’ responsibilities