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Smart warehouses spread to new markets
Retailers are turning to robots amid rising expectations for fast deliveries
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New manufacturing hotspots emerge
Amid a diversification push, Southeast Asia and India are luring manufacturers from China
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Shopping centre supply shortage keeps investors interested
Private investors are buying up suburban retail as a development slowdown keeps the market tight
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Australia’s hotel capital markets see bifurcation across the first half of 2024
Subdued investment volumes over the first half as institutional capital holds steady, however mid-markets remain active.
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Perth in focus in shopping centre buying spree
A booming local economy is sparking interest in Perth’s shopping centres, particularly among private investors
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