The Australian Large Format Retail ('LFR') industry is a remarkable contributor to the national economy. Based on data for the year ending June 2018, it is estimated that the industry provides direct employment for 240,000 workers. This is equivalent to 1.9% of the nation’s total
Vend Property is celebrating its tenth year in business, no mean feat for a boutique agency specialising in the Large Format Retail sector. Started by Managing Director Jeff Klopper in 2009, Vend Property has grown from a one-man business into a market-leading agency. Today, it boasts more
As we continue to mature as a dynamic business on a clear path to significant growth in our operations, I have exciting news I would like to share with everyone. I am pleased to confirm that we have now appointed Sid Sharma to commence in the
Outdoor adventure specialty retailer Macpac, part of leading Australasian retailer Super Retail Group, recently opened nine new large format retail Adventure Hubs across Australia. The new Adventure Hubs are located in: Victoria (5) New South Wales (1) ACT (1) South Australia (1) Queensland (1) The hubs expand
On 8th June 2019 leading technology retailer Jaycar Electronics opened its flagship store at Central Park Mall. Here they unveiled a new experiential retail concept that embraces technology and collaboration, encouraging the community to “think. possible.” The heart of the store was a first for Jaycar–
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is my pleasure to welcome you to Unwrap: Large Format Retail, the one-stop shop and knowledge hub for all things big box. Unwrap is a dedicated, reliable source of information for and about Large Format Retail in Australia. It is the first port of call
Progress is finally being made to improve the consistency of local planning schemes in Western Australia, while the WA State Government has also launched a new initiative placing ‘good design’ at the centre of all new development. The introduction of new WA planning regulations in late
In spite of some challenges in the LFR sector, some key major retailers have continued to expand and achieve revenue growth, according to the latest Colliers International Retail Research and Forecast Report for H1 2019. The LFR market recorded relatively stable conditions over the past 12
Asbestos was used extensively in building materials until it was discovered it caused a range of deadly lung diseases. As a legacy, asbestos remains present in older buildings in a range of forms. Legislation now controls the use, handling and responsibility for asbestos in a workplace.
Twenty-five years ago this week, Officeworks opened its first ever store in Richmond, Victoria. On Sunday 16 June 1994, it opened with 4,500 products and around 50 team members. The store’s best sellers were typewriters and overhead projectors.