Each year, the Large Format Retail Association Overseas Study Tour provides a unique lens into the global future of Large Format Retail. For more than a decade, Buchan Managing Principal and Sector Lead Phil Schoutrop has been at the heart of it, working with the LFRA
The 2026 LFRA overseas Study Tour to Denver and Phoenix has highlighted the scale, diversity and evolution of the United States retail market, with the itinerary covering more than 35 destinations over seven days. The tour also brought together a mix of experienced and first-time
The Large Format Retail Association (LFRA) has joined the Alliance of Industry Associations, a national coalition of leading Australian industry bodies advocating for practical economic reform to lift productivity, improve investment certainty and raise living standards. The Alliance brings together 28 member organisations from across the
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,