Financial capital of Australia and capital of New South Wales, Sydney is also the country’s most populated city with Greater City home to almost 66 per cent of NSW’s population. Also known as “Harbour City” or the “Emerald City”, Sydney is one of the world’s most expensive, as well as one of its most liveable cities.Coming in at no. 14 on the Global Cities Index, Sydney is also no. 11 on the Global Economic Power Index, and is one of the world’s top ten cities highly integrated into the global economy. It is also Australia’s no. 1 tourist destination, as well as one of the world’s top 15 most visited cities, with the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge being major tourist attractions.As one of the largest industries in terms of employment across Greater Sydney, retail in the city is a pillar of its CBD comprising over 7,800 businesses. Several high-end local labels, many of which have grown beyond the city’s borders, attract hordes of shoppers from the area and abroad to Sydney’s shopping centres, suburbs, streets and arcades such as:World SquareWestfield SydneyThe Rocks MarketsPitt Street MallBondiPaddingtonDouble BayMosmanParramattaAs Sydney’s most iconic shopping destination, the Queen Victoria Building or QVB was built in 1898 during a recession to give jobs to craftsmen such as stained glass painters and stonemasons. The QVB is now home to brands such as Jimmy Choo, Furla, Coach, Bally and Kate Spade as well as other brands in lifestyle, health and beauty, jewellery, electronics, travel, books and music.Completed in 1891, the Strand Arcade was designed by John Spencer, an English architect who received a standing ovation for his plans which included cedar staircases and a central bridge linking the second and third floor galleries. Luxury brands such as Scanlan Theodore, Rebecca Vallance, Rachel Gilbert and Camilla and Marc call the Strand home.The Sydney retail landscape is alive with fitouts sporting personalities all their own. China Town Country Club in the CBD, for instance, bridges the gap between the Asian heritage of the label’s founders and fashionable country club culture. Everything about the space is welcoming and comfortable, from its location in a sandstone building on Clarence Street to its homely interiors.Also exuding the warmth and comfort of a stylish modern home is Bassike, which has expanded across Australia from its beach headquarters in Sydney. Shoppers could easily picture the store in Avalon below as a cosy seaside residence with its white facade, stone flooring, living room-like seating area, large wood-trimmed doors, windows and ceiling, and potted greenery all throughout the space. Sorry Thanks I Love You at the Pitt Street Mall provides an immersive store experience of fashion, jewellery and accessories alongside art, craft coffee and gourmet food. The unique wood panelling that defines the space reflects the brand’s emphasis on handmade designs and experimentation, as well as its identity as a creative collective of artists from all over the world.Bec + Bridge is a local brand that has made a name for themselves at Westfield Bondi Junction, where their spacious, powder-pink store is a model of restraint and understated elegance. Their selection of suits and dresses line the sides of the space to keep it organised and uncluttered, leaving plenty of room for browsing and amenities such as cushioned seating and full-length mirrors.Noted for its fashion selections and for being a tourist attraction in its own right, Parlour X makes several lists of must-see shops in Sydney. Located in an old sandstone church on Oxford Street, Paddington, the luxury boutique has retained the original walls and stained glass windows with its range of local and international brands neatly arranged along the sides and centre of the space.Recognising retail as a major contributor to its global status, the City of Sydney supports the industry via sponsorships, grants, up-skilling and business innovation programmes, and shopping events such as the Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out. The city closes roads in seven locations dedicated to shopping all year round to enable outdoor trade. Sydney also has a retail action plan in place to take advantage of opportunities for retail growth such as property investments around Pitt Street Mall, and using the event calendar to attract people to the city during quiet months. Retailers are also developing new ways to provide standout shopping experiences for customers and to differentiate themselves from competitors.The action plan also addresses challenges such as transportation, parking and pedestrian facilities in shopping districts, as well as the high cost and vacancy rates for retail spaces in the city. Retailers have likewise been struggling in the wake of Covid-19 with over 75 per cent of them reporting their operations to be lower than they were before the pandemic. Ragtrader does say, however, that 36 per cent of retailers have a positive business outlook for 2023, and that businesses are looking to digital marketing to help them bring in more customers.Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore says the city will continue with its post-Covid recovery initiatives such as the extension of free outdoor dining until June 2025. The city has also allocated over AUD530 million in 2022-23 to the revitalisation of businesses and communities. Another AUD 60 million was earmarked for encouraging international airlines to resume flights to Sydney.Explore options for setting up shop in Sydney with the perfect retail fitout. Get in touch with an experienced team of Sydney shopfitters who have everything covered from design and joinery production installation to fitout and maintenance, 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 :
Financial capital of Australia and capital of New South Wales, Sydney is also the country’s most populated city with Greater City home to almost 66 per cent of NSW’s population. Also known as “Harbour City” or the “Emerald City”, Sydney is one of the world’s most expensive, as well as one of its most liveable cities.Coming in at no. 14 on the Global Cities Index, Sydney is also no. 11 on the Global Economic Power Index, and is one of the world’s top ten cities highly integrated into the global economy. It is also Australia’s no. 1 tourist destination, as well as one of the world’s top 15 most visited cities, with the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge being major tourist attractions.As one of the largest industries in terms of employment across Greater Sydney, retail in the city is a pillar of its CBD comprising over 7,800 businesses. Several high-end local labels, many of which have grown beyond the city’s borders, attract hordes of shoppers from the area and abroad to Sydney’s shopping centres, suburbs, streets and arcades such as:World SquareWestfield SydneyThe Rocks MarketsPitt Street MallBondiPaddingtonDouble BayMosmanParramattaAs Sydney’s most iconic shopping destination, the Queen Victoria Building or QVB was built in 1898 during a recession to give jobs to craftsmen such as stained glass painters and stonemasons. The QVB is now home to brands such as Jimmy Choo, Furla, Coach, Bally and Kate Spade as well as other brands in lifestyle, health and beauty, jewellery, electronics, travel, books and music.Completed in 1891, the Strand Arcade was designed by John Spencer, an English architect who received a standing ovation for his plans which included cedar staircases and a central bridge linking the second and third floor galleries. Luxury brands such as Scanlan Theodore, Rebecca Vallance, Rachel Gilbert and Camilla and Marc call the Strand home.The Sydney retail landscape is alive with fitouts sporting personalities all their own. China Town Country Club in the CBD, for instance, bridges the gap between the Asian heritage of the label’s founders and fashionable country club culture. Everything about the space is welcoming and comfortable, from its location in a sandstone building on Clarence Street to its homely interiors.Also exuding the warmth and comfort of a stylish modern home is Bassike, which has expanded across Australia from its beach headquarters in Sydney. Shoppers could easily picture the store in Avalon below as a cosy seaside residence with its white facade, stone flooring, living room-like seating area, large wood-trimmed doors, windows and ceiling, and potted greenery all throughout the space. Sorry Thanks I Love You at the Pitt Street Mall provides an immersive store experience of fashion, jewellery and accessories alongside art, craft coffee and gourmet food. The unique wood panelling that defines the space reflects the brand’s emphasis on handmade designs and experimentation, as well as its identity as a creative collective of artists from all over the world.Bec + Bridge is a local brand that has made a name for themselves at Westfield Bondi Junction, where their spacious, powder-pink store is a model of restraint and understated elegance. Their selection of suits and dresses line the sides of the space to keep it organised and uncluttered, leaving plenty of room for browsing and amenities such as cushioned seating and full-length mirrors.Noted for its fashion selections and for being a tourist attraction in its own right, Parlour X makes several lists of must-see shops in Sydney. Located in an old sandstone church on Oxford Street, Paddington, the luxury boutique has retained the original walls and stained glass windows with its range of local and international brands neatly arranged along the sides and centre of the space.Recognising retail as a major contributor to its global status, the City of Sydney supports the industry via sponsorships, grants, up-skilling and business innovation programmes, and shopping events such as the Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out. The city closes roads in seven locations dedicated to shopping all year round to enable outdoor trade. Sydney also has a retail action plan in place to take advantage of opportunities for retail growth such as property investments around Pitt Street Mall, and using the event calendar to attract people to the city during quiet months. Retailers are also developing new ways to provide standout shopping experiences for customers and to differentiate themselves from competitors.The action plan also addresses challenges such as transportation, parking and pedestrian facilities in shopping districts, as well as the high cost and vacancy rates for retail spaces in the city. Retailers have likewise been struggling in the wake of Covid-19 with over 75 per cent of them reporting their operations to be lower than they were before the pandemic. Ragtrader does say, however, that 36 per cent of retailers have a positive business outlook for 2023, and that businesses are looking to digital marketing to help them bring in more customers.Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore says the city will continue with its post-Covid recovery initiatives such as the extension of free outdoor dining until June 2025. The city has also allocated over AUD530 million in 2022-23 to the revitalisation of businesses and communities. Another AUD 60 million was earmarked for encouraging international airlines to resume flights to Sydney.Explore options for setting up shop in Sydney with the perfect retail fitout. Get in touch with an experienced team of Sydney shopfitters who have everything covered from design and joinery production installation to fitout and maintenance, 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 :