Retail

Commercial property will help Australia’s economy shift away from mining investment, a new survey reveals. The Property Council-ANZ Property Industry Confidence Index shows commercial market sentiment lifted in the March quarter survey.

Wondering what diamond mining, organic farming and super funds could possibly have in common? They – along with online shopping and online publishing and broadcasting – are among the industries business analysts from IbisWorld expect to rocket this year.

How should building owners prepare for a severe weather event? That’s the question many will be asking themselves this week courtesy of a record-setting week in the northern hemisphere.

An appetite for fresh food and take-away is expected to keep Australia’s retail property market simmering this year. After a weak start to last year, market watchers believe there is more momentum in the sector as we head into 2014.

While 2013 turned into a better year than many expected, now it’s time to ask where the market is headed in 2014. Consumer sentiment recovered from its low point in mid-2013 but retailers are still battling pressures from online sales and high rents.

Department stores’ share of retail spending has been falling for 10 years. With retail turnover growth tracking below its long-term average, the road ahead is a challenging one.

For the past 10 years, a strange new type of outlet has been creeping its way across Australia’s retail strips and shopping centres – the pop up store.

Getting the location right is just one of the challenges when opening a new business. Finding the right premises, negotiating a lease and having a sound business plan are also vital to ensuring success in a tough retail environment.

Clothes, shoes, eating out and takeaway food have had cash registers ringing, helping Australia’s retailers nudge up a 3.6% increase in turnover in the past year. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released this week also …