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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 e...
Dec 15, 2016

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 wo...
Oct 16, 2016

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.
Aug 14, 2016

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 inc...
Jun 27, 2016


Factory outlets versus full-priced stores
Do factory outlets cannibalise a retailer’s full-price stores?
Mar 13, 2016

The property impact of e-commerce
What the rampant rise of e-commerce means for rent flexibility.
Dec 27, 2015

Factory outlets: A global success story
Factory outlets are increasingly important niche players, writes Michael Baker.
Nov 10, 2015

Where to for the shopping centre industry?
Michael Baker highlights eight key findings from the International Council of Shopping Centers' latest industry report.
Oct 19, 2015

The impurity of pure play
Does 2015 mark the beginning of the end for the pure play retailer?
Aug 12, 2015


Bad real estate decisions
Michael Baker lists his top eight tips for not sabotaging yourself with bad real estate decisions when expanding oversea...
May 6, 2015

Retail property futures
Michael Baker looks at the rental market and important lessons for expanding retailers.
Mar 4, 2015

Property and human rights
Michael Baker tackles the topic of property and human rights.
Dec 22, 2014

Fashion play
Macquarie Centre's expansion poses some fascinating questions for the Australian shopping centre industry, writes Michae...
Dec 3, 2014

Shopping centres as cultural icons?
Michael Baker asks, did you hear the one about the shopping centre that became a cultural icon?
Nov 5, 2014

E-commerce drives shopping centres
Michael Baker examines what one centre is doing to embrace and profit from e-commerce.
Oct 1, 2014

Tesco’s double jeopardy
Michael Baker looks at Tesco's latest US venture - will it work?
Sep 3, 2014

Hot stuff: Consumer research and the tech revolution
Michael Baker looks at the impact of technology and mobile on the industry.
Aug 6, 2014

Don’t let the strips die
Shopping centres are continuing to put main streets out of business, laments Michael Baker.
Jul 2, 2014