Situated between Swan River and Kings Park, Perth is the capital of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in the country. As one of Australia’s fastest growing local government areas, Perth has also ranked consistently as one of the world’s Top 10 Most Liveable Cities. This has created an economic climate with a wealth of opportunities for local and international retailers.Having made a name for itself in startup tech as well as mining, energy, agribusiness and marine engineering, Perth’s retail industry has made significant contributions to the city’s growth since around the 1950s. The city is now known for shopping, commerce and entertainment as well as education, sports and culture, particularly the culture of Aboriginal Australians.Aboriginal art pieces unique to the area may be found among the more than 900 specialty stores in Perth, which has an abundance of shopping centres and retail strips as well as arcades and other shopping districts such as:Westfield CarouselWatertown Brand OutletForrest ChaseFremantle MarketsHay Street MallLondon CourtClaremont QuarterRaine SquareWestfield Whitford CityKarrinyup Shopping CentreOxford Street LeedervilleJoondalup Shopping CentreKing Street in the city’s West End offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience thanks to its European-style architecture and the luxury retail choices which include Bally, Chanel, Prada, TAG Heuer and Louis Vuitton. The area is also considered a heritage precinct because it is home to several commercial buildings and warehouses from the 1890s to 1920’s.Northbridge is another shopping district of note considered to be the city’s creative hub because of its craft markets and museums. The Heath Ledger Theatre and the Art Gallery of Western Australia are also here, the latter showcasing the work of Aboriginal, Australian and international artists. The William Street boutiques are likewise well known for their vintage and avant-garde fashions.Retail fitouts found in Perth are a true intersection of tradition and modernity as can be seen in Bukeshla on Wray Avenue, Fremantle. The store specialises in distinctive hand-stitched linen fashions, beautifully presented in a space filled with old wood, distressed paint and antiques including an old-fashioned hand-operated sewing machine, vintage cat dolls and a classic rocking horse. Also in Fremantle on High Street is the Compendium Design Store which offers a curated selection of notebooks, magazines and gift items. The almost achromatic design and shelving keep the wide variety of items organised to create an elegant and upmarket look in keeping with the store’s product line and logotype. Simple display cases in white relieve the severity of the predominantly black design.Boheme Luxe is a Bohemian-inspired boutique on Napoleon Street in Cottesloe with a breezy, laid-back overall look in line with the store’s range of resort and leisure fashions. The neutral, off-white design palette provides the perfect background for the mostly playful prints, all the better to catch the eyes of shoppers from the street.Island Gypsy ison Rottnest Island, one of Perth’s best-loved tourist destinations, with the store itself located in the Salt Store, one of the island’s oldest buildings. Island Gypsy offers a variety of souvenirs and gift items as well as beach products such as sunblock, caps and tents, displayed to make optimal use of the space with fun touches like a sprightly beach umbrella.Whistler’s Chocolate Company in tourist hotspot, Swan Valley is just as delicious to look at with cheerful decorative elements on the windows and ceiling. Birdcage light fixtures add a traditional yet creative feel to the design accented by photos documenting the chocolate-making process and ingredients. Steel beams and table legs add a touch of industrial style which blends well with the store’s down-to-earth vibe.The retail industry in Perth has proven to be resilient in spite of the challenges presented by the recent pandemic. Local retail strips such as Bay View Terrace in Claremont, Napoleon Street in Cottesloe and Rokeby Road in Subiaco, for example, have still managed to attract investors.However, the number of vacant retail spaces in Perth, particularly in the CBD, has raised concerns. CBRE Research says retail vacancy in the city was at 26.1 per cent in the first half of 2022. JLL says this could be due to hybrid work lessening the influx of consumers to the CBD, and that other incentives apart from work should be explored to bring consumers back. Meanwhile, Ray White Commercial notes how work from home trends coincide with a rise in demand for in-person experiences at local high street stores.Reports of major losses from leading premium retailer David Jones in June 2023 also reflect the negative impact of inflation on consumer spending. On the other hand, research from JLL says the demand for office space in the CBD has gone up during the first quarter of 2023, which might just bring back consumers, as well as the retailers. Other developments that may contribute to retail growth in the CBD is Chevron’s recent move to the Esplanade, a 54,000-square metre project completed in the first quarter of 2023 at Elizabeth Quay. Perth’s retail landscape remains most promising with reports of another 12 projects lined up for the CBD covering 309,000 square metres, and the resources sector driving above average growth for Western Australia as a whole. Talk to an experienced Australia-based retail design agency to take part in these exciting developments, today.Greater Group is a multi-disciplinary global retail design agency. We have been creating award-winning retail spaces, customer experiences and workplaces since 1989, utilising our combined expertise to deliver high-impact, high-return design, fit-out and manufacturing solutions and provide clients with one point of contact throughout.Contact us at contact@thegreatergroup.com to discuss how we can elevate your brand through innovative, future-proof retail design solutions. Share :
Situated between Swan River and Kings Park, Perth is the capital of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in the country. As one of Australia’s fastest growing local government areas, Perth has also ranked consistently as one of the world’s Top 10 Most Liveable Cities. This has created an economic climate with a wealth of opportunities for local and international retailers.Having made a name for itself in startup tech as well as mining, energy, agribusiness and marine engineering, Perth’s retail industry has made significant contributions to the city’s growth since around the 1950s. The city is now known for shopping, commerce and entertainment as well as education, sports and culture, particularly the culture of Aboriginal Australians.Aboriginal art pieces unique to the area may be found among the more than 900 specialty stores in Perth, which has an abundance of shopping centres and retail strips as well as arcades and other shopping districts such as:Westfield CarouselWatertown Brand OutletForrest ChaseFremantle MarketsHay Street MallLondon CourtClaremont QuarterRaine SquareWestfield Whitford CityKarrinyup Shopping CentreOxford Street LeedervilleJoondalup Shopping CentreKing Street in the city’s West End offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience thanks to its European-style architecture and the luxury retail choices which include Bally, Chanel, Prada, TAG Heuer and Louis Vuitton. The area is also considered a heritage precinct because it is home to several commercial buildings and warehouses from the 1890s to 1920’s.Northbridge is another shopping district of note considered to be the city’s creative hub because of its craft markets and museums. The Heath Ledger Theatre and the Art Gallery of Western Australia are also here, the latter showcasing the work of Aboriginal, Australian and international artists. The William Street boutiques are likewise well known for their vintage and avant-garde fashions.Retail fitouts found in Perth are a true intersection of tradition and modernity as can be seen in Bukeshla on Wray Avenue, Fremantle. The store specialises in distinctive hand-stitched linen fashions, beautifully presented in a space filled with old wood, distressed paint and antiques including an old-fashioned hand-operated sewing machine, vintage cat dolls and a classic rocking horse. Also in Fremantle on High Street is the Compendium Design Store which offers a curated selection of notebooks, magazines and gift items. The almost achromatic design and shelving keep the wide variety of items organised to create an elegant and upmarket look in keeping with the store’s product line and logotype. Simple display cases in white relieve the severity of the predominantly black design.Boheme Luxe is a Bohemian-inspired boutique on Napoleon Street in Cottesloe with a breezy, laid-back overall look in line with the store’s range of resort and leisure fashions. The neutral, off-white design palette provides the perfect background for the mostly playful prints, all the better to catch the eyes of shoppers from the street.Island Gypsy ison Rottnest Island, one of Perth’s best-loved tourist destinations, with the store itself located in the Salt Store, one of the island’s oldest buildings. Island Gypsy offers a variety of souvenirs and gift items as well as beach products such as sunblock, caps and tents, displayed to make optimal use of the space with fun touches like a sprightly beach umbrella.Whistler’s Chocolate Company in tourist hotspot, Swan Valley is just as delicious to look at with cheerful decorative elements on the windows and ceiling. Birdcage light fixtures add a traditional yet creative feel to the design accented by photos documenting the chocolate-making process and ingredients. Steel beams and table legs add a touch of industrial style which blends well with the store’s down-to-earth vibe.The retail industry in Perth has proven to be resilient in spite of the challenges presented by the recent pandemic. Local retail strips such as Bay View Terrace in Claremont, Napoleon Street in Cottesloe and Rokeby Road in Subiaco, for example, have still managed to attract investors.However, the number of vacant retail spaces in Perth, particularly in the CBD, has raised concerns. CBRE Research says retail vacancy in the city was at 26.1 per cent in the first half of 2022. JLL says this could be due to hybrid work lessening the influx of consumers to the CBD, and that other incentives apart from work should be explored to bring consumers back. Meanwhile, Ray White Commercial notes how work from home trends coincide with a rise in demand for in-person experiences at local high street stores.Reports of major losses from leading premium retailer David Jones in June 2023 also reflect the negative impact of inflation on consumer spending. On the other hand, research from JLL says the demand for office space in the CBD has gone up during the first quarter of 2023, which might just bring back consumers, as well as the retailers. Other developments that may contribute to retail growth in the CBD is Chevron’s recent move to the Esplanade, a 54,000-square metre project completed in the first quarter of 2023 at Elizabeth Quay. Perth’s retail landscape remains most promising with reports of another 12 projects lined up for the CBD covering 309,000 square metres, and the resources sector driving above average growth for Western Australia as a whole. Talk to an experienced Australia-based retail design agency to take part in these exciting developments, today.Greater Group is a multi-disciplinary global retail design agency. We have been creating award-winning retail spaces, customer experiences and workplaces since 1989, utilising our combined expertise to deliver high-impact, high-return design, fit-out and manufacturing solutions and provide clients with one point of contact throughout.Contact us at contact@thegreatergroup.com to discuss how we can elevate your brand through innovative, future-proof retail design solutions. Share :