[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.
Earlier this year, IKEA Australia committed to use only electric vehicles for all operations and services by 2025, with the roll out starting immediately. In partnership with transport service providers, the roll out has seen the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) for home deliveries and
Digital billboards Versus Online Advertising The digital landscape sees marketing delivered in all shapes and sizes. How to package your messages is a necessary debate as platforms continue to morph and merge. So what role does traditional signage now play, as the preference for mobile devices and
‘Big box’ retailers are responding to changing economic conditions, savvy online operators and shifting consumer preferences, renewing physical store models in a bold bid to stay front of mind with customers. As consumers become increasingly comfortable purchasing larger and more expensive goods online, industry players
The obligation on business to manage workplace risks continues to expand and present more complex and costly considerations.Latest statistics from Safe Work Australia show that work-related injury and disease cost the Australian economy $61.8 billion, representing 4.1% of GDP. The majority of the cost (95%)
Kevin Fogarty, Director In 2012 Kevin joined Stockland as an accountant in the commercial property team before moving into a leasing analyst role. Here he developed a love for retail and a became a leasing executive working on a broad range of assets across NSW. In