Post by Joanna Corrick

Retail growth is rarely about adding more space — it is about unlocking value.   Delighted to contribute to the Shopping Centre News Australia (SCN) “CBD Guns” edition, following up on the insights from the Big Guns lunch earlier this year. Thank you, Leanne Liu, for reaching out!   At Scentre Group (Owner of Westfield destinations in Aus and NZ), scarcity of space is a strategic advantage. It forces us to be highly disciplined, selective, and hyper-focused on curation.   For over 60 years, our growth has been anchored in a simple philosophy: optimize the highest and best use of the land we own. By strategically repurposing space across our Westfield portfolio, we drive productivity at scale.   When a physical environment mirrors how a community actually lives, works, and connects, long-term economic activity follows naturally.   Where have you seen space repurposing done exceptionally well? Let me know in the comments! 👇   📖 Read the full article here: