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
Loss prevention and employee safety are becoming defining operational challenges for Australia’s Large Format Retail sector. At the Large Format Retail Association’s first NSW Explore & Forum of 2026, industry leaders, security specialists and a former senior police investigator gathered to examine how the issue
The LFRA Tuatara Structures NSW 2026 Explore & Forum marked a strong start to the year for the Large Format Retail Association, bringing together members, partners and industry leaders in Sydney for a day defined by insight and collaboration. The event reflected the strength and
This year marks a significant milestone for the Large Format Retail Association (LFRA) as the industry celebrates 20 years of leadership from Chief Executive Officer Philippa Kelly. As the inaugural CEO of the organisation, which was originally established as the Bulky Goods Retailers Association (BGRA), Ms
Australian Standard AS1851 – Routine Service of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment is now a legislated requirement in New South Wales. While AS1851 has long been regarded as industry best practice, its formal adoption marks a shift in how building owners, facility managers, and service providers approach maintenance,
Large Format Retailers are heading into 2026 with a familiar challenge: stores that no longer keep up with how the business actually operates. Across national networks, ageing environments, heavier operational loads, and rising customer expectations are forcing leaders to reassess store performance. Not store by store,
Colliers Retail Middle Markets Tim McIntosh and Will Heffernan have successfully completed the off-market sale of Bunnings Warehouse Epping (VIC) for $49.5 million, achieving a benchmark yield of 4.92 per cent. The transaction marks the largest Bunnings sale in Victoria since 2021. The deal represents the
In retail, commercial, and property environments, few assets work harder than your pylon sign. It operates 24/7, carries your brand, and is often the first physical touchpoint customers have with your business. Yet despite the visibility of pylons, they are often overlooked in maintenance strategies until
Following a competitive campaign that drew multiple offers from major buyers, Treendale Home & Lifestyle Centre in Australind (Western Australia) has changed hands in a $53 million transaction, with institutional investor Region Group acquiring the asset from Royal Oak Capital. Alex Gismondi, CEO & Founder of
A new retail destination known as Bacchus Marsh Central (BMC), in the Moorabool region, is expected to commence construction in first quarter of 2026, with opening targeted for Easter 2027. Plans for the proposed 15,000 sqm Large Format Retail Centre, including pad sites, have been lodged with the Victorian State