Each year, the Large Format Retail Association Overseas Study Tour provides a unique lens into the global future of Large Format Retail, and for more than a decade, Buchan’s Phil Schoutrop has been at the heart of it. As Principal and Sector Lead for Precincts at
A new chapter in Western Australia’s retail landscape has begun with the official opening of the Treendale Home & Lifestyle Centre, a purpose-built Large Format Retail hub in Australind, that is already delivering impressive early results for tenants and investors alike. Developed by Royal Oak Capital
Effective 1 January 2026, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will enforce a mandatory merger notification regime, marking a fundamental transformation in Australia’s competition regulatory framework. It is critical to understand and engage with the process to avoid any delays and enable a considered
Spending time in Dallas and Florida (USA) with fellow Large Format Retail Association members on the recent Overseas Study Tour was energising and affirming, according to Julie Ryan, CEO, Ray White Commercial CSR. One of the strongest takeaways for Ms Ryan was the unapologetic, high-impact way
Pet parents can now shop thousands of pet essentials on Uber Eats, thanks to a new partnership with Australia’s leading pet retailer, Petbarn. Whether customers prefer to shop in-store, select two-hour next-day or standard delivery from Petbarn online, or now order via Uber Eats, the partnership
IKEA Pty Limited (IKEA Australia) is proud to announce it now officially holds the keys to its Perth home, following the settlement of its purchase of 6 Sunray Drive, Innaloo, Western Australia, from GDI Property Group. IKEA Australia now owns both the land and buildings for
Every year, Australians in crisis are forced to rebuild their lives from nothing, while perfectly good homewares sit in warehouses or are sent to landfill. Good360 Australia exists to change that. The charity connects surplus goods from retailers and brands to people experiencing hardship year-round, and
Mark your calendars! On Thursday, 21 August 2025, the Large Format Retail Association will host its Gala Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to recognising excellence across the sector. The Gala, to be held at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne is a highlight on the Large Format
Food, liquor and hardware retailer Metcash will merge its Independent Hardware Group and Total Tools Holdings to strengthen the brand’s hardware pillar. The merger brings together Metcash’s hardware brands, including Mitre 10, Home Hardware and Total Tools. Metcash says the merger will result in a single, leading,
Revo Fitness will more than double its footprint in Victoria, with 14 new clubs opening across the state. An additional 15 clubs are planned nationwide over the next 12 months, expanding the brand’s presence from 56 to 85 locations across Australia by the end of