Location decisions are no longer made on gut feel alone. Retailers are using live data to pick sites, negotiate rents, and respond to shifting foot traffic faster than ever before. This session shows exactly how data is being used to drive leasing decisions, refine store formats, and justify expansion bets.

Panellists will share what's working in practice - from the metrics landlords actually care about, to how retailers are using shared data to negotiate better terms. Real examples of data-driven strategy that's influencing deals and driving results across Australian retail property.

Portfolio strategy is being tested. Costs are up, foot traffic is shifting, and traditional lease models aren't cutting it anymore. This session brings together Australia's fastest-growing retail brands for a direct discussion on the decisions being made right now.

Candid insights on where they're placing expansion bets, which risks are worth taking, what tech is actually moving the needle at board level, and how they're building resilience into their portfolios. The strategic choices separating the winners from everyone else in 2026.

Lease structures are being rewritten. Turnover-based deals, hybrid models, and shorter terms are gaining traction as both landlords and retailers look for structures that reflect trading reality, not just traditional benchmarks.

This session explores how forward-thinking landlords are balancing flexibility with performance, and how occupiers are driving the conversation toward lease terms that align with actual customer behaviour and sales outcomes. The tools and frameworks speeding up negotiations, reducing friction, and building partnerships that work for both sides.

The retail map is shifting. New infrastructure, population growth, and mixed-use developments are creating opportunities in markets that weren't on the radar 12 months ago. This session identifies which Australian corridors, precincts, and regional hubs are attracting serious retail investment right now.

Panellists will reveal where they're prioritising expansion, how they're using pop-ups to test new markets, and which locations are showing the strongest early signals for retail growth before the market becomes saturated.

Australian retailers are taking proven domestic strategies offshore and winning. This session breaks down how local brands are navigating international expansion, from entering new markets to negotiating with global landlords who play by different rules.

Practical insights on what makes a retailer export-ready, how disciplined site selection at home translates offshore, and what global property players look for in Australian brands.