As loss prevention pressures continue to rise across Large Format Retail, the conversation is expanding beyond guards, cameras and tagging, to focus on better designed physical environments. That was a clear theme in recent Large Format Retail Association Forum panel discussion around customer and staff safety.
Kitchen Warehouse has officially opened the doors to its newly expanded flagship store in Preston (Melbourne), marking a significant milestone for the brand and the local community it has served since February 2017. Located at the same 4/86 Bell St, Preston location, the newly reimagined store
Fourteen natural disasters were declared in the first three months of 2026 alone. Meanwhile, one in four Australians was affected by extreme weather in 2025. Behind every statistic is a family trying to rebuild, often without a working fridge, a bed to sleep in, or
Lighting has always been a practical necessity in Large Format Retail. Over the past decade, however, the way it is considered and the role it plays has changed markedly. Today, lighting is no longer defined purely by visibility or compliance. It influences how a store feels
The 2026 LFRA Overseas Study Tour to Denver and Phoenix provided a contingent of 24 sector leaders with a valuable opportunity to explore how Large Format Retail is evolving in the United States, and what those changes may mean for the Australian market. The program focused
Tango Projects has joined the Large Format Retail Association as a Bronze Associate member, bringing over 14 years of experience delivering client-side project management and development management services across Australia. Founded in Melbourne, Tango has established a strong national presence supporting both institutional landlords and national
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