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What outlet centres do differently
They’re not about fostering “community”, but they’re still thriving.
The hypocrisy of fake authenticity
Retail developers are not getting far in their efforts to make shopping centres into vibrant, nurturing community spaces.
Bon-Ton bites the dust
Another big name US retailer has been liquidated, compounding the sector’s well-documented woes. But it’s not always bad news when department stores fail.
Department store concessions – the rot stops here
Global retailers look to shop-in-shop concepts for inspiration.
The secret to a retail slimdown
In the US, Kohl’s department store experiments shrinking its floorspace, rather than closing stores down.
Dodging a bullet
Will Australian regional shopping centres face the same dismal fate as their US counterparts?
Landlords dig in as store closings escalate
As retail store closures continue into the new year and e-commerce is on the rise, where does this leave shopping centres?
Franchising and the new shopping centre
Retail landlords face a raft of challenges, with some tough decisions needed to be made in order for shopping centres to continue thriving.
The evolution becomes a revolution
Australian landlords will need to take some serious risks on more than one new paradigm to avoid fading away.
Time for a makeover?
As more apparel retailers close their stores and the health and beauty sector is on the rise, it’s time for centres to reconsider their tenancy mixes.
A sad farewell
As apparel retailers struggle across the world, how does the increase in closures impact the property landscape?
Do we have room for more factory outlets?
Nothing excites shoppers like huge discounts, so is it time for Australia to follow in the steps of the US and create more outlets?
Lap of luxury
From the ruins of Angkor and a stone’s throw away from the former city’s temples, a luxurious shopping destination has emerged.
From shopping centre to exploratorium
An inside look at one of the most most profound rethinks of the shopping centre experience to be seen anywhere in the world.
From zero to launch
How a small Australian retailer is starting to see the light as it pushes to break into the lucrative US market.
Have we finally seen the light on beacons?
Are retailers and shopping centre operators utilising beacon technology in the most strategic and sensible manner to increase shopper engagement?
