Melbourne’s self-declared fashion capital Chadstone Shopping Centre made its bid to become a food capital with the unveiling of its Market Pavilion Here are all the food vendors you’ll find at the new Market Pavilion travel spots and more – curated by those who know This fresh pasta bar has dine-in options that include mushroom lasagne squid ink pasta with calamari and bite-size pieces of deep-fried lasagne The team behind the now-closed catering company Blakes Feast is behind this group of stores that specialise in ready-made meals such as slow-cooked lamb with tahini yoghurt and roasted Bannockburn chicken with chermoula The third outpost of the Portuguese egg custard tart shop co-owners Nelson Coutinho and Ruben Bertolo first opened in Thornbury in 2020 Sisters Maria and Eva Konecsny opened Gewurzhaus on Lygon Street in 2010 The brand now has 250 single-origin spices Named after Breaking Bad character Hank Schrader you’ll find a gamut of bagel flavours including onion plain and challah with classic fillings like cream cheese and exciting new creations such as beetroot-and-gin-cured salmon with herbs or harissa-roasted pumpkin with almond feta This is the fifth Little Sister Bakery from husband and wife Dov and Immy Lachovich Marcus bagels and sweet pastries with 72-hour fermented sourdough and goods such as za’atar-topped bread twists that draw on Dov and Immy’s Middle Eastern culture Melbourne chocolate-makers Josefin Zernell and Kiril Shaginov’s latest store is also their most ambitious All the fit-outs are inspired by chocolate in the hope it will bring back childhood memories This biscuit shop specialises in intricately iced creations that are decorated with royal icing and made to resemble everything from Furbys to pop stars and Studio Ghibli characters Nic and Yani Kabylakis were raised in Oakleigh and opened The Oakleigh Doughnut Co in 2017 to bring something slightly different to the area their priority is decent coffee and the doughnuts are designed to complement that This family-run butcher started in Sydney in 1996 It supplies top Sydney restaurants such as Quay Bennelong and Firedoor and has taken until now to open in Melbourne Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good Chinese charging and battery storage technology developer opened its first Australian retail store at Melbourne’s Chadstone yesterday The store allows Australians to experience the full range of the company’s products including those from its other brands Soundcore It will include a section dedicated to training customers how to use Anker products to “empower customers further to lead smarter lives” through the use of technology The store will feature Anker’s Eufy products Customers will get an early look at new products “This store is about experiencing technology in a way that helps the everyday consumer,” said Joey Yan “We look forward to welcoming our customers and building an even stronger connection with the Australian market.” By continuing, you agree to Octomedia Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy Get unlimited access. 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By continuing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy Get your intro offer.  It looks like your email isn't registered yet—let’s get you set up We've sent a code to the below email.  Reusable product brand Frank Green has opened its first standalone store in Melbourne establishing a home base while pursuing international ambitions Located in the fashion hotspot Chadstone Shopping Centre the airy space showcases Frank Green’s full line of bottles Central to the store is a display made of more than 1,600 chrome Frank Green bottles highlighting the product that drove the brand to cult success Shoppers can personalise their purchases with unique colour combinations The store will also launch Frank Green’s new recycling initiative allowing customers to drop off their battle-tested bottles Frank Green’s physical store arrives just over 10 years after Melbourne entrepreneur Benjamin Young launched the brand Young said the brand and its product range have grown enough to warrant a physical outlet “It’s time to showcase the entire Frank Green lifestyle we’ve thoughtfully created to make sustainable living irresistible,” said Young The shop arrives at a pinch point for physical retail as cost-conscious shoppers turn away from many discretionary purchases But Young said more physical Frank Green stores are in the works expanding its store network beyond the world-famous Chadstone precinct The brand operates its own e-commerce site but has also prospered through a robust retail operation Its products are also stocked in retailers across New Zealand Young maintains those domestic and international relationships will not change despite the expansion of its own store network “We have always worked really closely with our retail partners to ensure the right product mix to suit their customer needs,” said Young “Australia (and Melbourne) is our home so we want to celebrate while we are underway with realising our global ambitions,” he added Young said the brand is keen to develop more products capable of reducing day-to-day waste Frank Green will work with partners using “innovation creativity and design to find solutions that empower people to make more sustainable choices” Never miss a story: sign up to SmartCompany’s free daily newsletter and find our best stories on LinkedIn. a Brunetti and new restaurants as it ups its food game and moves away from “the fashion capital” label Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareChadstone Shopping Centre will add a glossy new food precinct this March featuring fishmongers an oyster bar and even a food concierge that offers grocery storage and personalised advice the new wing “will play on the epicurean spirit of Melburnians” says Chadstone centre manager Daniel Boyle An artist’s illustration of Market Pavilion with seats for nearly 2000 diners.SuppliedSpanning 26,500 square metres (larger than the field of the MCG) it’s set to feature household names like Brunetti as well as brand-new additions to Melbourne Sydney butcher Vic’s Meats will open its first shop in Victoria stocked with top-tier meat such as Otways pork including deli sandwiches and rotisserie chicken Owner Anthony Puharich says: “It’s unlikely we do another store in Melbourne so we’re putting all our effort and energy into making this the quintessential space for Melburnians.” Anthony Puharich of Vic’s Meats and restaurateur David Mackintosh from Amalfi eatery are among the 50 vendors.Wayne TaylorIt follows the opening of Puharich’s more high-end Victor Churchill brand in Armadale in 2021 Restaurateur David Mackintosh (linked to Lee Ho Fook, MoVida and others) is also joining the project, opening his second Italian restaurant at Chadstone half of the space will sell fresh pasta and sauces to cook at home; the other half offers these pastas for 50 diners at a time in a space splashed with yellow and blue “We’ve seen these things happen in Spain and Italy and other parts of the world,” Mackintosh says of the Market Pavilion and its mix of retail and dining The 50 retailers jump from the seriously specialised such as That’s Amore – which makes fresh cheeses like mozzarella and ricotta – to the everyday Artist illustrations show fresh food stalls florists and more.SuppliedAt the food concierge desk an AI recipe generator will spit out recipes according to preferences like “no mushrooms” or “Italian dinner party” Staff can also direct people to the place to find fresh rice noodles or dried Mexican chillies Grocery storage will also be offered – all for free “We don’t have plans at the moment to introduce pricing until we ascertain how they resonate with customers,” says Boyle Separate space The Dining Laneway will return, with new casual eateries including Thai dessert bar Homm, Panda Yum Cha and Yo Chi, the frozen yoghurt bar Chadstone is also dropping its “Fashion Capital” moniker from its name Work on the precinct and an office tower above began in October 2022 and was originally forecast to cost $485 million news and the hottest openings served to your inbox and even a bloated Victorian budget couldn’t spoil the mood More than 500,000 shoppers will visit Chadstone in the week before Christmas SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe How many people could possibly be lining up to order pancakes for dinner at the biggest shopping complex in the southern hemisphere on a stinking hot Monday night in December Two million shoppers are expected to visit Chadstone Shopping Centre’s winding maze of 500 stores in December It draws 23 million of them each year – a figure not far off the country’s entire population Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. 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IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE Editors' Note: Many Fast News images are stylised illustrations generated by Dall-E Frank Green has inaugurated its first flagship store at Chadstone - The Fashion Capital a prominent luxury shopping destination in Australia The store is designed to provide an immersive brand experience showcasing Frank Green's full range of sustainable lifestyle products The construction of the store features over 1,600 Frank Green Ceramic Reusable Bottles in Chrome Silver This design choice aligns with the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility In-store customisation options mirror those available online allowing customers to select from various colour combinations the store offers on-the-spot monogramming of purchases and a complimentary hydration station for water refills Frank Green has introduced the 'Sip Cycle' program a pilot initiative aimed at encouraging customers to recycle old reusable water bottles These bottles will be repurposed into new lifestyle products further supporting the brand's mission to reduce single-use plastics special offers include complimentary monogramming and gift bags for the first 50 customers on opening day expressed his enthusiasm for the new store "Our flagship store will offer a world class experience so it’s only fitting that it’s located at Chadstone which offers the world’s best retail and lifestyle offering." "When we set out to open our first store we committed to delivering an unparalleled experience We’re not just opening a store —we’re creating a destination to celebrate with our customers everything we’ve achieved together." Frank Green was founded in 2014 by Young with the mission of eliminating single-use plastics through the creation of reusable products The company is also a partner of Parley for the Oceans an environmental organisation focused on ocean conservation Young emphasised the brand's customer-centric approach "Frank Green is a brand for people; our customers thoughts and feelings are inherent in everything we do," he said The retail space will act as a living embodiment of our brand enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the quality and craftsmanship that set us apart "I truly believe our customers will feel immersed in the Frank Green magnetic energy and the design and experience will blow them away This is just the beginning as we take Frank Green to the world Want your daily shot of #AI powered, human curated news? Become a member of Mi3 Australia and ensure you get our Fast News daily newsletter straight to your inbox here Got news you want to share with Mi3 Fast News? 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Login here Join our VIP Club for exclusive giveaways and members only events Gentle Monster has officially arrived at Melbourne’s iconic Chadstone shopping centre Behind the Melbourne boutique’s inspiration is an ode to human cognition and personal connection a kinetic sculpture designed by the Gentle Monster Robotics Lab features three faces that move in a mesmerising dance and subtle head motions invite visitors to explore the complexities and processes of emotion The installation serves as a thought-provoking centrepiece reflecting the brand’s ethos of embracing the unexpected this partnership highlights forward design fusing Gentle Monster’s experimental eyewear with Maison Margiela’s avant-garde craftsmanship includes temple-less designs and artisanal leather-wrapped frames that nod to Margiela’s signature four white cross stitches Sculptural shapes like the MM101 and MM102 seamlessly wrap around the contours of the face offering a bold statement for those who like to stand out Also featured in the new Chadstone store is Gentle Monster’s permanent Gentle Jelly collection This line introduces jelly-like details on wrap-around silhouettes all rendered in a vibrant array of colourways Striking a balance between functional design and playful aesthetics Gentle Jelly will surely be a favourite amongst shoppers Gentle Monster was born from a desire to provide high-quality eyewear to markets that weren’t always adequately catered to With its experience-led branding and distinctive aesthetic the brand quickly captivated eyewear enthusiasts all over the world it celebrates yet another milestone store opening To mark this major victory for Australian retail Gentle Monster hosted friends of the brand at an exclusive store launch before the grand opening the event was a testament to the trailblazing community Gentle Monster has cultivated Produced by local creative agency THE WOLRD OF , the soiree saw VIPs explore the boutique’s cutting-edge fit-out and ample inventory. Music from  1TBSP a project from Grammy Award-nominated Australian artist Maxwell Byrne sets the perfect tone for guests to sip on signature ‘jelly’ cocktails created by award-winning mixologist Joe Jones from renowned CBD hotspot Purple Pit Followed by a ‘mini menu’ of plant-based hors d’oeuvres like sliders friends had plenty to toast for this momentous occasion the Gentle Monster Chadstone store will be open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm on Monday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on Thursday to Saturday and 10:00 am to 7 :00 pm on Sundays Discover more on the official website of Gentle Monster here Located directly outside Flinders Street Station just 250m from the Chadstone Tourist Shuttle coach stop at Fed Square the Gift Card vending machine will allow shoppers to select from either $25 $50 or $100 gift cards – by simply selecting their desired value and the vending machine will dispense the card expressed that this initiative is just another way Chadstone has earned its title as Australia’s leading lifestyle destination: “A Chadstone gift card is the ultimate gift of choice no matter who is on your Christmas list This one card provides access to over 500 stores all under one roof including Australia’s largest concentration of luxury and global premium brands as well as a range of dining and entertainment experiences plus Hotel Chadstone The Chadstone gift card vending machine in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD offers the ultimate and most convenient way to shop this Christmas.” The tram-stop activation will also aid in promoting the Chadstone Tourist Shuttle which operates daily between the CBD and Chadstone The free 20-minute double-decker Shuttle runs frequent departures from the Federation Square from 9am Monday to Saturday with additional evening services for extended trading hours The Chadstone Gift Card Vending Machine will be dispensing the perfect gifting solution from 19 November through to 22 December and website in this browser for the next time I comment Register for Free and receive the Campaign Brief Daily Bulletin Type your email address in the space below Starbucks Australia has unveiled its reimagined Chadstone café in the newly launched Chadstone Market Pavilion in Melbourne The 240-square-meter store reflects a new era in store design for Starbucks Australia with a contemporary aesthetic that celebrates coffee’s origins and craftsmanship The café’s new look is designed to provide a welcoming environment for the millions of visitors who step through Chadstone’s doors each year “At Starbucks, every store is designed to reflect not just our passion for coffee, but the stories and communities behind it,” says Braeden Lord “Our new Chadstone store brings this to life in a truly beautiful way that celebrates the craft of coffee farming elevated space for our customers to connect and enjoy their favourite beverage with family and friends.” customers were invited to join in-store celebrations across opening week Alongside Starbucks’ range of handcrafted beverages Chadstone customers can also enjoy the limited-edition Joe Kind Snoopy beverage range The re-opening of Starbucks Chadstone joins a string of other new café openings for Starbucks Australia across 2025 Waurn Ponds opening in Victoria while in March Ellenbrook launched in Western Australia From packer to sales manager at the age of just 25 Blake Carpenter of The Bean Cartel reveals how his.. Rancilio Group’s advanced brewing technology is designed to deliver consistent and high-quality coffee across its range of espresso machines When there’s a growing queue of customers waiting for their takeaway iced lattes BeanScene Magazine is committed to promoting enhancing and growing the coffee industry in Australia as it’s coffee news has captured the attention of coffee roasters and many of the auxiliary products and services that support the coffee industry in Australia and around the globe All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Chadstone Shopping Centre’s 26,500-square metre fresh food precinct is set to open on 27 March 2025 in Melbourne will present more than 50 everyday and gourmet retailers The curated selection of fresh food and dining vendors include: Blakeaway The project is expected to attract 10 million annual visits “The design and retail offer in The Market Pavilion combines the best of the modern fresh food marketplaces one visits whilst in Europe with the ambience and much-loved brands that are enthusiastically embraced by Melburnians locally – reflecting the quality variety and elevated consumer experience which Chadstone is known for,” says Daniel Boyle Premium guest services offered by The Market Pavilion’s Food Concierge will include personalised shopping experiences and menu planning featuring AI-generated recipe inspiration Chadstone will also unveil a re-energised Dining Laneway offering casual all-day dining and a broad range of cuisines Dine-in and takeaway will be available from 11 outlets including Master Lanzhou Noodle Bar “The iconic destination has reached a pivotal moment in its history where its brand and value can be encapsulated in one word: Chadstone,” Chadstone’s joint owners “Already synonymous with world-class experiences and a first-to-market promise the rebrand marks the precinct’s evolution as it retires ‘The Fashion Capital’ tagline that defined it for a generation.” The Market Pavilion will welcome visitors from 8.30am on Thursday 27 March Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Melbourne straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Melbourne without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Melbourne Holy moly! Gone are the days when, mid-shop and feeling hungry, all you could find at your local shopping centre was the somewhat satisfying-yet-predictable trifecta of basic fast food outlets. From the 2014 unveiling of Emporium's glam food court to the post-pandemic opening of Grazeland in the west today's dining-scape of foodie wonderlands around Melbourne is broader and brighter than ever before – and the newest addition to our very own suburban 'fashion capital' is no exception.  That's right, folks. Chadstone has just opened the floodgates to a sprawling new haven for all your epicurean shopping and dining needs. At 26,500 square metres, the Market Pavilion is technically larger than the MCG what can you actually eat and buy here?  the Market Pavilion boasts about 50 popular retailers offering artisan-made meals and treats fresh produce and rows upon rows of gourmet ingredients for all your home-cooking whims the development is set to become one of Melbourne's most buzzing hives for dining and specialty grocery shopping. There's even a complimentary food concierge service so that visitors can store their fresh produce for refrigeration before picking it up at the end of their shop “With the opening of the Market Pavilion we are redefining the way Melburnians experience food,” shared Chadstone's manager Immersive food experiences are anticipated in the next several months masterclasses and pop-up collaborations with some of the country’s most exciting chefs and producers Keen to start planning your visit? 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Shopping centre owner Vicinity Centres beat its earnings guidance over FY24 and lifted occupancy to its highest level since before the pandemic despite slowing sales growth amid a cost of living crisis which co-owns Chadstone Shopping Centre with Rich Lister John Gandel reported operating earnings of 14.6¢ per security after saying in February that it would hit the “top end” of its guidance of between 14.1¢ and 14.5¢ Statutory profit more than doubled to $547.1 million Vicinity paid a full-year distribution of 11.75¢ guided to increased earnings and a bump up in the distribution in FY25 after forecasting funds from operations of between 14.5¢ and 14.8¢ and adjusted funds from operation – from which it pays its distribution – of 12.3¢ to 12.6¢ elevated cost of living tempered retail sales growth in the second half of FY24 however retail confidence to lock in new leases remained robust with the team negotiating more than 2000 leasing deals over the year,” Mr Huddle said Mr Huddle said Vicinity was writing longer leasing deals struck at positive leasing spreads – the difference in rents between expiring and new rental agreements – of 1.1 per cent were down from 3.3 per cent reported over the first half of FY24 but higher than the average of 0.3 per cent across the 2023 full year Leasing spreads are a closely watched metric in the retail real estate sector This strong leasing activity lifted occupancy across Vicinity’s 57 assets under management the highest level since before the pandemic Occupancy at its CBD malls including Emporium Melbourne and Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building hit 99.6 per cent demonstrating the resilience of CBD retail despite high office vacancy rates The mall landlord also revealed it had on Monday settled on a $420 million half-stake in Perth’s Joondalup Shopping Centre The other half is owned by Lendlease via its unlisted Australian Prime Property Fund The acquisition includes the retail development management rights The mall generates $800 million in annual retail sales Wilson Asset Management’s Anna Milne said Vicinity had delivered a “strong “The purchase of a 50 per cent interest in Lakeside Joondalup is on strategy for their active portfolio premiumisation through high-quality acquisitions premium developments and disposal of non-core assets,” she said “Vicinity produced a strong FY24 result which was broadly in line with consensus,” said Citi’s Howard Penny “Guidance is slightly above consensus expectations which could provides some short-term relative share support today,” he added You must not copy this work without permission Shareholder advocacy If you are a wholesale investor please contact Investment Specialists Martyn McCathie at [email protected] or on 0433 312 603 If you are a wholesale investor please contact Portfolio Managers Oscar Oberg at [email protected] or on 0401 495 081 and Tobias Yao at  [email protected] or on 0431 127 044. known for its signature torched-marshmallow-topped hot chocolate SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Share1 / 2Mork’s signature Campfire Hot Chocolate.Eddie Jim2 / 2Chocolate olive oil bundt cake from Mork Chocolate.Eddie JimPrevious SlideNext SlideCafe$$$$ All the most popular menu items are here, including the torched-marshmallow-topped Campfire Hot Chocolate, plus new chocolate cocktails, single-origin chocolate bars, and the team’s house-baked goods. 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From udon carbonara to a hot-choc haven: Five new cafes to try (and what to order)Restaurant reviews ShareLicense this articleMore: Merricks has been put on the market by The Gandel family The ultra-wealthy Gandel family who are behind Chadstone Shopping Centre have listed a Merricks acreage with a $4.1m asking price Property and company records show John and Pauline Gandel purchased the acreage under the company name Mornview Pty Ltd in 2003 for $3.8m The firm also listed Deloitte Australia board member Peter Pagonis as a member RELATED: Latest in Portelli’s competition bid after Block buyout Blues’ ex-president set to sell his luxurious Kew pad Ex-AFL player moving on to team up with Hardwick Mr Gandel is known for inheriting his family’s corsetry business with his brother in the 1950s and growing it into a chain of more than 200 stores he purchased Chadstone Shopping Centre for $37m and developed it into the nation’s biggest shopping mall which is now worth about $3bn His family is now one of Australia’s wealthiest Pauline and John Gandel at the State Library of Victoria’s Under the Night Sky Vision 2020 cocktail party Ms Gandel AC is a prolific philanthropist who was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019 for her charity efforts as well as promoting Australia-Japan relations the pair are offloading the acreage ‘Ashmere’ at 3650 Frankston-Flinders Rd with $4.1m price hopes the property features a three-bedroom farmhouse built in the 1930s While Kay & Burton Flinders executive director Tom Barr Smith declined to comment on the property’s owners he said it had a lovely cottage surrounded by established trees and offered a great opportunity for the next purchaser to revamp it “It’s a pretty great starting point,” Mr Barr Smith said “There’s lots of really good vacant blocks of land but they don’t have the advantage of something like this.” there are two living spaces and a dining room as well as the kitchen fitted with timber cabinetry Sliding glass doors open to a deck set beneath a pergola with views out to pastures and established gardens Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Secret $500m high-roller bunker near Trump Australia’s hottest suburbs to sell a home in ‘Diabolic’: Victoria loses more than 24,000 rental homes in a year third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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If you’re looking for an antidote to fast trends this winter cashmere is the pinnacle of quiet luxury dressing But there’s only one thing more luxe than cashmere in the colder months – and that’s personalised cashmere Luckily for shoppers at Chadstone this May they’ll be able to get their hands on their own personalised cashmere piece without the luxury price tag – perfect timing for an elevated Mother’s Day gift The first step is to head into Uniqlo Chadstone to pick up your favourite cashmere item These 100 per cent cashmere sweaters are a winter hack in themselves; with more than 30 colours the natural cashmere fabric delivers warmth in winter but remains lightweight – and at $129.90 they’re a great affordable alternative to a lesser cashmere blend a cashmere sweater could also be a great pick for Mum She’ll treasure one of these thoughtfully customised beauties far more than a new toaster Step two: elevate your new cashmere piece with a spot of free embroidery Simply head down to Uniqlo’s personalisation pop-up on the ground floor of Chadstone with your new purchase – and you can hit up the embroidery section for nada Add your initials (or your mum’s) in a range of colours and elegant fonts to make it truly yours And you can even get your newly minted Mother’s Day present elegantly gift-wrapped for free free gift-wrapping – it’s giving low effort Say hi to your mum for me when you become the new favourite child This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Uniqlo. Terms and conditions apply, visit uniqlo.com.au for more information Armadale sold under the hammer at its weekday auction The granddaughter of Australian billionaire John Gandel has sold her Armadale home at a midweek auction for circa $3.4m The three-bedroom house at 21 Hume St was listed with a $3.35m-$3.45m with industry sources revealing it sold in the vicinity of $3.4m when it went under the hammer on Thursday evening Property records show the home’s title is under Nicole Gandel granddaughter of billionaire and Chadstone Shopping Centre owner John Gandel RELATED: ‘Ridiculous’: MAFS bride’s wild $2.7m claim Melb legal bigwig selling South Yarra mansion Ex-Socceroo’s long-time Lower Plenty home for sale While Jellis Craig Stonnington director Carla Fetter declined to comment on who the sellers were she said the abode’s location was a major drawcard with High St and the train station in walking distance “It was a single level property with garaging and if we look at who the target audience were they were in that downsizer model,” Ms Fetter said so it was a bit of an easy one for us to sell.” Nicole Gandel is the granddaughter of John Gandel It’s good news for the sellers of more than 1300 auctions scheduled across the state this week with 1330 in Melbourne and 49 in regional Victoria The suburb with the largest amount of residences going under the hammer is Kew with 25 scheduled auctions PropTrack economist Angus Moore said Melbourne’s clearance rates had been bouncing around the low to mid-60 per cent range which was “reasonably solid” “(It’s) certainly better than what we were seeing towards the end of last year … through spring and into December when it was around the mid to high-50s,” Mr Moore said He added that demand had started to grow off the back of February’s rate cut “Melbourne has underperformed relative to pretty much everywhere else in Australia,” he said (Melbourne looks) a bit more affordable.” Real Estate Institute of Victoria chief executive Kelly Ryan said the property market was pretty buoyant with a resurgence of prospective buyers and plenty of stock available “There’s been a lot of momentum since the start of the year in terms of auction numbers,” Ms Kelly said “We’re still seeing strong first-home buying contingent and then the rest are predominantly the rightsizers so the upsizers and the downsizers in the market.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Not convinced: Marginal seat families sceptical of home plan ‘Missed the mark’: What could actually worsen housing shortages $10m+ future of landmark Peninsula estate confirmed Chinese accessory Company Anker whose products are distributed by Melbourne based Company Directed Electronics Australia has moved to set up their own store at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Victoria the move comes as the distributor moves into the Toy business in partnership with Toy’s Are Us According to Directed CEO Steve Siolis who recently purchased an 18.9% share of Toy’s Are Us the Chinese Company who has stores in other parts of the world will use the Chadstone based retail store “To promote their Anker premium products.” What’s not known is whether Anker who are the world’s #1 charging brand is set to set up stores in other States or whether they will set up a subsidiary in Australia Currently Directed Electronics sells a multitude of Anker products in Australia including the Companies popular Eufy security cameras Both retailers and competitors credit the Melbourne based distributor of having grown Anker’s business in Australia “Significantly.” Recently Directed Electronics entered into a strategic commercial agreement with struggling toy group Toy’s Are US The deal is based on a 3 year contract with an and the option to extend for two additional 12 month periods Toy’s Are Us claim that the agreement enables them to co-develop products packaging and marketing services for TOY and its retail brands “The agreement will be instrumental in fast-tracking our private label product development process from market analysis and design to manufacturing and quality control the agreement will allow TOY to access and develop exclusive products that are not available elsewhere in the market providing a significant point of differentiation to competitors and supporting revenue growth” a Company spokesperson said Directed will undertake market analysis and product development; • Sourcing and manufacturing assistance; • Quality control and testing; • Packaging design and development; • Marketing and website design support; and • Supply of goods said of the relationship “This partnership marks a pivotal moment in our transformation the Company will be able to accelerate product development and deliver on our initiatives much faster than anticipated She added “By combining our deep understanding of the toy market with Directed’s innovation and manufacturing expertise high-quality products that will delight our customers and drive stronger growth This will not only diversify our product offering but also enhance margins and brand differentiation.” Toys R Us CEO Penny Cox resigned despite the business delivering strong growth in FY25’s first quarter Currently the businesses have a search underway for a new CEO Chair of the Company will be appointed Executive Chair until a new CEO is appointed [email protected] By Stephen Brook Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time the size of the Christmas pilgrimage is expected to hit 2 million And Christmas week itself could hit 500,000 the tour group at Federation Square off to see the Grampians is well and truly outnumbered by the expectant Chadstone shoppers My assignment: to write a Christmas profile by spending a long weekend at the 64-year-old luxury shopping destination that has folklore status – and I can’t leave the site until Tuesday The centre’s free tourist shuttle leaves at 9am one of 47 weekly buses that deliver about 100,000 spenders annually to Chadstone Shopping Centre the place some call Melbourne’s second city Christmas shoppers at Chadstone Shopping Centre this month.Credit: Joe Armao First in line for bus are Leimor Penjueli and George Qalo They are FaceTiming their children back home while in Melbourne for a week Fifteen per cent of visitors to Melbourne are said to visit the centre “I decided it would be nice to get out of the city,” says Penjueli He’s a sneaker head,” she says of her husband Visitors to Melbourne Airport on the SkyBus get played a Welcome to Country but shoppers on this bus get a welcome to Chadstone “Melbourne is known the world over as the shopping capital of Australia,” the advert on a TV screen says “This is the shopping capital of the shopping capital.” George Qalo (left) and Leimor Penjueli shopped at Chadstone during their visit to Melbourne from Fiji.Credit: Jason South It seems every Melburnian has a Chadstone story Nova Breakfast presenter Lauren Phillips once worked at Decjuba Nine News sports presenter Clint Stanaway worked at Target Local mother Angela’s son got assaulted at Chadstone Graeme and Faye Andrew met and fell in love at Chadstone Singer, a friend and colleague and fashion editor of The Age She has come here all her life and still parks in the same part of the car park as her mum her first date aged 12 was at the cinema to see Aladdin In the 1990s and 2000s Singer’s dad owned a chain of streetwear shops called Wired and one was here Chadstone really made their tenants work for it,” Singer says Age fashion editor Melissa Singer got married in Chadstone Shopping Centre.Credit: Joe Armao “But if you wanted to have a successful fashion business in the 1990s you had to be at Chadstone and this is something that has continued to this very day,” she says pointing to exclusive tenants Ralph Lauren and Diptyque “That shows the pulling power this place has “It has always been said that one of the reasons Chapel Street died In February, Singer married Jason Sibio (not her date to Aladdin) in the centre. The venue was the upmarket Cityfields restaurant in the new social quarter a restaurant and entertainment development has a grand terrace looking towards the distant CBD skyline The couple didn’t feel they were marrying in a shopping centre “We saw it as we were getting married at this venue that happened to be here and also had this great hotel attached to it and it just ticked so many of our boxes,” Singer says Something changes when you walk into the 500-shop retail behemoth that is the Chadstone Shopping Centre Underneath the massive steel and glass grid-shell roof Everything in the world you could possibly want is here Except a gym or a Woolworths (both closed and under renovation) It turns out that strange difference is not imagination The building is pressurised so customers feel a rush of air coming at them when they walk in and free bus from Federation Square that brings nearly 100,000 shoppers annually is all part of the retail strategy to allow visitors “to live all of their life needs” on site “We essentially like to keep it at 23 degrees,” says centre manager Daniel Boyle Is that to make me hungry and drive me to the food court that is certainly an urban myth,” Boyle says Susie Wong runs the pop up Hello Kitty cafe in Chadstone.Credit: Joe Armao another vacant restaurant opposite was replaced by a bright pink Hello Kitty-branded cafe I thought the Hello Kitty cafe was just another food outlet but manager Susie Wong says it is a “marketing touchpoint” part of Chadstone’s Hello Kitty campaign across the entire centre which included a nine-metre sculpture by Brisbane graffiti artist Sofles outside the Louis Vuitton store “We had 1500 people wanting to come into a Hello Kitty cafe just to have a coffee and a drink,” says Wong who will open a cafe branded by the Japanese character next year in Melbourne Central a travelator takes me past a car park to the luxury and grandly named Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection The five-star luxury hotel has a rooftop bar and pool with views to the distant CBD 250 rooms and suites with dusky pink carpets marble fittings and curtains that open as soon as you walk in Visitors over the weekend come from as far away as South Africa and more than a few guests who sheepishly admit they are locals former Geelong captain Joel Selwood in the hotel lobby cradling his months-old baby wrapped in blue cloth Selwood turns out to be one of many such fathers who walk around the centre holding their kids of varying ages mainly so they can fit their shopping bags in the stroller watch fascinated through a big window as the chef at Master Lanzhou Beef Noodle threads dough through his fingers Even though it is the busiest time of year it takes me a while to notice an undeniable fact Many people walking through the wide corridors simply aren’t carrying shopping bags Many visitors here turn up for the sights and sounds and food – but not necessarily to stop and shop love to come to Chadstone – but mainly to exercise The couple walk two laps around the ground floor and two laps of the lower ground floor Bright Moon (centre) and Leong Goh walk around Chadstone for their exercise.Credit: Joe Armao who first came to the centre 40 years ago from Malaysia while a computer science student at Monash University a lot of times it’s [an] impulse buy,” says Leong admitting that they will often stop for coffee or lunch we like shopping and eating,” Bright Moon says A side corridor to a service lift displays large black and white photos of Chadstone past. The Myer family built the first iteration of Chadstone in 1960 (there have been about 50 updates since) The original open air mall with 72 shops and a Myer department store was built on part of the old site of the Convent of the Good Shepherd where young girls were sent by their families and the children’s court the lands were occupied by the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples who used to camp along nearby river and creek banks Businessman John Gandel bought the shopping centre in 1983 and enclosed the mall the following year At opening (1960) it was worth £6 million; today The Gandel Group owns 50 per cent and the publicly listed Vicinity Centres the other 50 per cent “Of everything I have achieved in business I am most proud of Chadstone,” Gandel tells The Age in an email he says it is remarkable that Chadstone is one of the world’s five most successful shopping centres “There’s a high chance that if you’re a Melburnian I will walk through the mall or sit in the food court and just watch the people around me It’s a nice place to be and it gives me great pleasure to see this.” I don’t expect the centre to be open at 7am but of course it is A man in fluoro moves a pallet of cardboard boxes taller than he A cleaner who started work at 12.30am says he is earning “good money” at $34 an hour On the edge of the food court, four sushi chefs are preparing hand rolls at the Sushi Jiro takeaway outlet, about a three-minute walk from the Sushi Jiro restaurant. Sitting next to her chain’s signature sushi train, owner Anna Kasman agrees being a tenant in Chadstone can be harder than elsewhere one of the most successful centres in Australia Upstairs at the light and bright Au79 cafe Kaye and Graeme Andrew enjoy a fruit juice and tell how they met and fell in love here in 1969 while working for the State Bank of Victoria “I told the manager what was going on and that we were getting married next month.” Staff didn’t say a word but organised a wedding present Kaye and Graeme Andrew met and fell in love at Chadstone in 1969.Credit: Joe Armao Chadstone has consistently drawn them back: Kaye Even their granddaughter just got a Christmas job at women’s clothing retailer Seed In February, patrons were shocked by a bashing in the food court A group kicked and punched a 15-year-old in the head broke his gold chain and tried to steal his clothes who did not want to use her last name to protect her son’s privacy told The Age at the time she was “disappointed with Chadstone Police later told Angela that an offender was convicted in court in August including an order to pay the boy $786 compensation for the phone Angela says her son hasn’t received a cent Praying to God this never happens to him again.” Boyle says any large public place will have its share of anti-social behaviour “The benefit of somewhere like Chadstone is that we can curate the environment around the deployment of security resources security infrastructure and a very swift level of response.” the centre will open a new fresh food offering “I have lost count of the number of development applications that have come through council for Chadstone,” said Melina Sehr mayor of Stonnington Council and a councillor since 2001 She criticised the state government’s proposal to make Chadstone one of its activity centres which will throw an 800-metre catchment for high-rise residential towers around the shopping centre and rob locals of the right to object to planning decisions Shopping at Chadstone takes its toll.Credit: Joe Armao The centre is a “good corporate neighbour” but transport needs improvement “We all know the Chadstone car parking disasters around Christmas and Boxing Day – that has always been a big issue for us We cannot continue to rely on the dependence of cars around Chadstone.” “There’s few conversations I have with anyone that I meet that don’t involve car parking,” he says Next year when the fresh food Market Pavilion opens the centre will have just under 11,500 car park spaces (in 1960 it had 2500) but shoppers who stay more than two hours in zones near the redeveloped food section will pay for the first time but endless circling is a “bit of an urban myth” “Habitual customers wanting to park in the same spot – that may not necessarily be the spot where the free car parks are,” he explains Electronic monitoring takes a snapshot of cars every five seconds and a computer system calculates the quickest route to the park which is displayed on digital signs on approach roads “That may not be where they thought they’d park but we’ll get them there very quickly,” Boyle says the centre will have up to 40 traffic controllers supervising parking “Vic Roads will adjust the sequencing of the traffic lights off property to make sure that we can get people in and out,” Boyle says Boyle doesn’t agree that Chadstone swallowed Chapel Street the experience is not curated to meet the needs of the consumers then they will make a decision to go somewhere else.” Gandel and Vicinity decided Chadstone needed to become a second city adding the social quarter dining and entertainment precinct the revitalised fresh food precinct Market Pavilion “There’s strong demand for neighbourhoods where people can live and play within a 20-minute walk from home I sometimes think that the various levels of government don’t see what Chadstone could be,” John Gandel says “They’ve not adequately considered the opportunities With meaningful government support and support of the many others The 11.45am shopping bus is lightly patronised (the afternoon buses are booked solid) But when it pulls back in at Federation Square about 40 shoppers are waiting to jump on board Writer Stephen Brook and the tourist shuttle bus to Chadstone.Credit: Jason South At Flinders Street Station the air temperature feels wrong and I wonder why the footpath isn’t shiny and clean I realise I have no idea where my house keys are Leimor Penjueli and George Qalo have returned to Fiji They report the shopping trip was really good a PlayStation 5 and two pairs of sneakers for George Over the course of their day in the shopping capital Stephen Brook visited Chadstone and the Chadstone Hotel as a guest of Vicinity Group Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter My assignment: to write a Christmas profile by spending a long weekend at the 64-year-old luxury shopping destination that has folklore status \\u2013 and I can\\u2019t leave the site until Tuesday The centre\\u2019s free tourist shuttle leaves at 9am the place some call Melbourne\\u2019s second city \\u201CI decided it would be nice to get out of the city,\\u201D says Penjueli He\\u2019s a sneaker head,\\u201D she says of her husband \\u201CMelbourne is known the world over as the shopping capital of Australia,\\u201D the advert on a TV screen says \\u201CThis is the shopping capital of the shopping capital.\\u201D Local mother Angela\\u2019s son got assaulted at Chadstone In the 1990s and 2000s Singer\\u2019s dad owned a chain of streetwear shops called Wired and one was here Chadstone really made their tenants work for it,\\u201D Singer says \\u201CBut if you wanted to have a successful fashion business in the 1990s you had to be at Chadstone and this is something that has continued to this very day,\\u201D she says \\u201CThat shows the pulling power this place has \\u201CIt has always been said that one of the reasons Singer married Jason Sibio (not her date to Aladdin) in the centre The couple didn\\u2019t feel they were marrying in a shopping centre \\u201CWe saw it as we were getting married at this venue that happened to be here and also had this great hotel attached to it and it just ticked so many of our boxes,\\u201D Singer says is all part of the retail strategy to allow visitors \\u201Cto live all of their life needs\\u201D on site \\u201CWe essentially like to keep it at 23 degrees,\\u201D says centre manager Daniel Boyle that is certainly an urban myth,\\u201D Boyle says but manager Susie Wong says it is a \\u201Cmarketing touchpoint\\u201D part of Chadstone\\u2019s Hello Kitty campaign across the entire centre \\u201CWe had 1500 people wanting to come into a Hello Kitty cafe just to have a coffee and a drink,\\u201D says Wong Many people walking through the wide corridors simply aren\\u2019t carrying shopping bags Singer calls it \\u201Cshoppingtainment\\u201D Many visitors here turn up for the sights and sounds and food \\u2013 but not necessarily to stop and shop love to come to Chadstone \\u2013 but mainly to exercise a lot of times it\\u2019s [an] impulse buy,\\u201D says Leong we like shopping and eating,\\u201D Bright Moon says A side corridor to a service lift displays large black and white photos of Chadstone past The family built the first iteration of Chadstone in 1960 (there have been about 50 updates since) where young girls were sent by their families and the children\\u2019s court At opening (1960) it was worth \\u00A36 million; today \\u201COf everything I have achieved in business I am most proud of Chadstone,\\u201D Gandel tells The Age in an email he says it is remarkable that Chadstone is one of the world\\u2019s five most successful shopping centres \\u201CThere\\u2019s a high chance that if you\\u2019re a Melburnian you\\u2019ve been to Chaddy,\\u201D he says It\\u2019s a nice place to be and it gives me great pleasure to see this.\\u201D I don\\u2019t expect the centre to be open at 7am but of course it is A cleaner who started work at 12.30am says he is earning \\u201Cgood money\\u201D at $34 an hour four sushi chefs are preparing hand rolls at the Sushi Jiro takeaway outlet about a three-minute walk from the Sushi Jiro restaurant Sitting next to her chain\\u2019s signature sushi train agrees being a tenant in Chadstone can be harder than elsewhere \\u201CThey need to uphold the reputation as .. So it\\u2019s not for [everyone],\\u201D she says \\u201CI told the manager what was going on and that we were getting married next month.\\u201D Staff didn\\u2019t say a word but organised a wedding present Even their granddaughter just got a Christmas job at women\\u2019s clothing retailer Seed who did not want to use her last name to protect her son\\u2019s privacy told The Age at the time she was \\u201Cdisappointed with Chadstone and disappointed with general humanity\\u201D Angela says her son hasn\\u2019t received a cent Praying to God this never happens to him again.\\u201D \\u201CThe benefit of somewhere like Chadstone is that we can curate the environment around the deployment of security resources security infrastructure and a very swift level of response.\\u201D \\u201CI have lost count of the number of development applications that have come through council for Chadstone,\\u201D said Melina Sehr She criticised to make Chadstone one of its activity centres The centre is a \\u201Cgood corporate neighbour\\u201D but transport needs improvement \\u201CWe all know the Chadstone car parking disasters around Christmas and Boxing Day \\u2013 that has always been a big issue for us We cannot continue to rely on the dependence of cars around Chadstone.\\u201D \\u201CThere\\u2019s few conversations I have with anyone that I meet that don\\u2019t involve car parking,\\u201D he says but endless circling is a \\u201Cbit of an urban myth\\u201D \\u201CHabitual customers wanting to park in the same spot \\u2013 that may not necessarily be the spot where the free car parks are,\\u201D he explains \\u201CThat may not be where they thought they\\u2019d park but we\\u2019ll get them there very quickly,\\u201D Boyle says \\u201CVic Roads will adjust the sequencing of the traffic lights off property to make sure that we can get people in and out,\\u201D Boyle says Boyle doesn\\u2019t agree that Chadstone swallowed Chapel Street then they will make a decision to go somewhere else.\\u201D \\u201CThere\\u2019s strong demand for neighbourhoods where people can live I sometimes think that the various levels of government don\\u2019t see what Chadstone could be,\\u201D John Gandel says \\u201CThey\\u2019ve not adequately considered the opportunities and I wonder why the footpath isn\\u2019t shiny and clean Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE pre-packaged meals and sweet treats are all there Here’s Good Food’s guide to the enormous food precinct ShareAs featured in the May 2025 hit list. See all stories.Grocery shopping What if you put gelato stands in supermarkets and made the shops look like high-end fashion retailers Could you still call it “doing the shopping” It’s a question the folks at Chadstone are asking with their dazzling new Market Pavilion Not a food court but not quite a food hall a la David Jones or Marks & Spencer All I can say for sure is that it’s a spectacle Inside one of the shiny new shops at Chadstone’s Market Pavilion.Joe ArmaoWandering from the Market Pavilion into the rest of the shopping centre you might feel like Harry Potter crossing from Platform 9¾ back into the world of muggles Soaring glass walls display row after row of dry-aged beef if you’d rather not deal with another human (fair – there are a lot of them around) No one is striding purposefully with trolleys and reusable bags; they’re ambling like they’re in an amusement park: gawking snacking often and whipping phones out for content opps Shops for cannoli, doughnuts, acai and other snacks are abundant.SuppliedGood Food visited five days after the precinct’s opening (which included a cooking demonstration by AFL star Christian Petracca), with two of us going unannounced to experience it as the average punter would. At 12.20pm on a Tuesday, it’s much, much busier than you’d expect, and not just with retirees. Don’t these people have to work? ‘The Chadstone effect’: Thousands flock to sample Melbourne’s newest food meccaCareer women are catching up over flutes of Moet ($24) and half a dozen Tassie oysters ($17 Lines snake out of the bagel shop and the pasta bar couples and colleagues take a good look at the shiny new stalls a place selling wine with personalised labels On wants versus needs, I’d say the Market Pavilion is definitely more focused on the wants side of the ledger You can buy ostentatious ceramic heads (“testa di Moro”) like the ones seen in season two of White Lotus for $850 There are myriad drinks to slurp on while you stroll ultra-chunky cookies and Sicilian cannoli are in abundance Finding lunch and a place to sit and eat is more of a task (despite the precinct having seating for 1933) The champagne and oyster bar serves Moet & Chandon.Joe ArmaoAdvertisementWhat are the best grocery shops ain’t cheap – but when is wagyu ever a bargain The AI recipe generator at the food concierge.SuppliedWhat’s it like to use the food concierge and its AI recipe generator Chadstone reps will tell you that this is the world’s first shopping centre with a food concierge like this What that means is there’s an information stand where you can chat to some very friendly people about where to shop for your next dinner party – then stow your groceries in their refrigerators so you can go and try on $500 sunglasses unencumbered They might direct you to a touch screen where an unnamed “AI tool” is ready to concoct your whims into recipes (as few as five They may not be the equivalent of Stephanie Alexander’s A Cook’s Companion but you will get a matter-of-fact menu if you punch in “Greek Easter for six people” (Greek lemon potatoes which is (bizarrely) being totally bypassed right now by visitors Head and shoulders above every retailer – for range a more upscale offshoot of Tang Food Emporium in the CBD Prepare for overwhelm as you gaze at metres of curry paste Within the store are takeaway windows for onigiri (Japanese rice balls) gelato and baked treats including Hokkaido cheese tarts Illuminated signs and a minimalist fit-out feel much much cooler than any other grocery shop we have in Australia Maita’s shelves are lined with an enormous range of spices Vic’s Deli’s reuben sandwich is one of several hot options you can order.Joe ArmaoWhat to skip Good question. At 1.30pm midweek, we struggled to find a seat at one of the three new restaurants upstairs. There’s food-court-style seating (more beautiful, of course) where you can bring sandwiches or sushi from nearby stalls, but if you want to lean into the fanciness of Market Pavilion and eat at Amalfi pasta bar or That’s Amore, prepare to queue (and then squish in). Is this the Vegas of food shopping? It’s probably closer to the high-quality malls in Asia, where dining, shopping and recreation meet. It’s perfect if you want to kill a few hours with your kids these school holidays or throw together dinner without too much chopping or mess. I’d argue the “market” in the name is a misnomer. Which leaves you with Pavilion … or should that be The Food Court? Is it worth paying $30 for this cup of coffee at Fitzroy’s shiny new cafe?Don’t worry, $5.50 flat whites, as well as bagels and other popular items, are also available at Toby’s Estate sleek new flagship venue. From udon carbonara to a hot-choc haven: Five new cafes to try (and what to order)Find one in a famed Melbourne garden, another in Australia’s largest shopping centre, and others tucked in the backstreets. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items ShareLicense this articleMore: Vicinity Centres’ strategy of investing in destination shopping centres and selling non-core assets is paying off as shoppers take their spending to larger malls and storefronts the listed property giant reported a post-tax net profit of $492.6 million driven by the value of its malls increasing by $174 million Funds from operations – or operating earnings – remained stable at $344.1 million equating to 7.65¢ per security Foreign exchange brand Travelex has relaunched its store in Chadstone Shopping Centre, Melbourne, which attracts more than 400,000 visitors a year. Chadstone is the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere and home to over 500 local and international brands. Travelex first opened at Chadstone in 2008, with the newly relaunched store forming part of a broader $485 million redevelopment and expansion of the retail destination. Located in the renovated Market Pavilion, the store enables customers to conveniently purchase or pick up pre-ordered travel money in over 50 different currencies, as well as use an ATM to obtain US dollars, Euros, Japanese yen, and Indonesian rupiah. Travellers can also top up their Travelex pre-paid Travel Money Card (TMC) at the store, which features a new modern design in line with the Chadstone’s premium retail experience. “Our new Chadstone store offers unparalleled pre-trip convenience at one of the world’s most iconic retail destinations,” Travelex ANZ head of commercial partnerships, Dominic Mesiti, said. “We’re excited to form part of Chadstone’s wider redevelopment and to provide our customers with a premium experience.” The relaunch of the Chadstone store comes as Australia’s outbound travel market continues to surge, with ATIA reporting a 16 per cent increase in international trips by Australians in 2024. This includes a 57 per cent increase in trips to Japan and a 23 per cent increase in trips to Indonesia. Last year Australians also took 12 per cent more short-term trips abroad – a 56 per cent increase on pre-pandemic levels. “Outbound travel is absolutely booming, and we know Aussies like to spend via both cash and card when they go abroad,” Mesiti added. “Increasingly, we’re seeing travellers also like to acquire travel money in advance of their trip and our new store is conveniently located for those last-minute pre-trip errands.” Travelex opened 18 new stores and kiosks across Australia in 2024, including in prime locations in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. “Chadstone really is so much more than a shopping destination – it’s a lifestyle destination and a cultural hub, for Melbournians, Australians, and tourists from far and wide,” Chadstone Centre manager, Daniel Boyle, said. “The Market Pavilion is a celebration of quality, craftsmanship and the rich food culture that makes our city unique. We’re proud to have over 50 market-leading retailers across the 26,500sqm.” Vicinity Centres’ strategy of investing in premium destination malls such as Melbourne’s Chadstone and Sydney’s Chatswood Chase and selling non-core assets is bearing fruit The country’s second-biggest shopping centre owner beat its earnings guidance and forecast a pick-up in earnings in FY25 as it lifted occupancy to levels last seen before the pandemic A  new chapter began for Sigma Healthcare (Sigma) as the Chadstone My Chemist store officially transitions to an Amcal Plus pharmacy opening its doors to customers on Thursday This significant transformation not only marks a pivotal moment for the Group but also represents the commitment to the Amcal brand and a homecoming as this iconic Victorian pharmacy returns to its former Amcal branding Sigma has secured its franchisees’ commitment to convert more than 20 My Chemist stores to Amcal pharmacies as part of its broader strategy to reinvigorate Amcal’s position as a leader in the Australian pharmacy landscape reflecting the company’s commitment to expanding Amcal’s footprint and enhancing customer access to trusted pharmacy services across Australia The recent merger between Sigma and the Chemist Warehouse Group helps accelerate Amcal’s expansion with Chadstone being the first of a new wave of pharmacies to open under the Amcal brand The merger leverages the combined strengths of Sigma’s wholesale and distribution capabilities with Chemist Warehouse’s retail expertise creating an integrated healthcare company better able to deliver health services and outcomes for our customers “Our vision is to restore Amcal to its rightful place as one of Australia’s most trusted and recognisable pharmacy brands Our commitment to the Amcal brand was recently demonstrated with high-impact national advertising at Melbourne’s MCG and Perth’s Optus Stadium for the start of the 2025 AFL season,” said Mario Tascone we are poised to bring this iconic brand back to the forefront of the pharmacy industry combining trusted services with innovative offerings to meet the needs of our valued customers,” Mario said Retail Pharmacy has been the leading trade publication in the pharmacy industry We have always understood the importance a pharmacy has on its community and with an in-depth integrated approach we have provided the most up to date information for both the pharmacy-specific and retail- related business In news this week, the APA has announced an expanded Open Book Internship Program, including a Brisbane-based internship for the first time; while Sydney Writers’ Festival board chair Kathy Shand has tendered her resignation after 12 years on the festival’s board The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) released its 2025 list of Notable Books which also function as a longlist for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards with winners to be announced later this year following the release of a shortlist next month Book lovers in Victoria and South Australia have new places to browse: Readings has announced a shopfront in Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre, opening in late March, and Peninsula Records and Books is now open on the Yorke Peninsula Category: This week’s news Chadstone has revealed its new dining precinct a $485 million food and lifestyle destination The Market Pavilion spans 26,500sqm and is home to more than 50 businesses providing fresh fruit we are redefining the way Melburnians experience food and the rich food culture that makes our city unique,” said Daniel Boyle The Market Pavilion also has everything from a fishmonger to a florist Chadstone will introduce a re-energised Dining Laneway with casual all-day dining and a diverse menu 11 restaurants will serve dine-in and takeaway options Chadstone additionally expands its premium offerings with The Market Pavilion’s Food Concierge This complimentary service allows customers to store fresh produce for refrigeration while they continue their visit and then collect it when they leave.  a fresh food destination that's packed with some of your favourite brands Chadstone announced a refreshed food and dining precinct a massive new space that features over 50 retailers ranging from everyday essentials to artisan produce and is expected to welcome 10 million visits a year The Market Pavilion at Chadstone is now open for you to explore Take a stroll through The Market Pavilion and find a curated mix of essential products This space will host interactive and engaging experiences for you to enjoy such as live cooking demonstrations and food sampling there’s also a Food Concierge guest service which includes personalised shopping experiences grocery refrigeration storage and menu planning featuring AI-generated recipe inspiration And if you’re a bit worried about the parking situation there are dedicated two-hour spots in Car Park C and E to allow easy access to the food precinct The best of Australia straight to your inbox Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Australia including a landmark Chadstone venueThe self-serve frozen yogurt joint will have five new stores across the country by June is set to expand its self-serve frozen yogurt empire with the opening of five new stores in the months ahead Yo-Chi is spreading the love all across the country with each store landing in a different state Following the successful launch of their Barangaroo flagship in December the team is particularly buzzed to expand into another popular location with the launch of a sleek new store in Melbourne’s iconic Chadstone shopping centre Yo-Chi Chadstone is located in the Market Pavilion food precinct just a stone’s throw from the brand’s very first store in Balaclava if the line’s a bit too long at the new spot you can always try your luck at the original location In good news for froyo fans outside of Melbourne new stores are also on the way in Sydney's Circular Quay Brisbane's West End and South Perth – all on track to open by the end of June This mega expansion will bring Yo-Chi’s total venue count to almost 50 across the country let’s get down to the important question – are you team melted Biscoff or dark chocolate tiktokfacebookAbout us Contact us An electric vehicle owner has been blindsided by 'idle fees' after leaving their fully-charged Polestar plugged in for hours at Australia's biggest shopping centre They left the Polestar charging for an extensive period while running Christmas errands at Melbourne's Chadstone Shopping Centre The incident has sparked a heated debate about charging etiquette after a fellow shopper shared a photo of the offending EV online 'That's gonna be one hell of an idle bill,' they wrote commented Idle fees usually cost a dollar per minute and are charged to owners who keep their fully-charged EV connected to a car park charger The fees were introduced to stop drivers from using the limited charging bays for extended periods A fellow EV driver led calls for tougher deterrents for EV owners using fast chargers at public places such as shopping centres 'All fast chargers should have idle fees,' they said The incident has sparked a plea from the Electric Vehicle Council for EV owners to show respect to fellow drivers during the busy post-Christmas sales and holiday period 'Don't overstay your charge, leave home with a full battery, and be courteous to your fellow EV drivers,' legal, policy, and advocacy head Aman Gaur told Yahoo Western Australia first trialled idle fees in mid-2023 and is expected to expand increasingly across Australia Tesla applies the fees to busy superchargers and the NRMA has indicated that it plans to introduce them in the future Tesla's idle fees only apply when a station is at more than 50 per cent capacity Almost one in 10 new cars sold in Australia are electric, according to the EVC More than 100,000 vehicles were added to Australian roads in 2024. Authorities and businesses have rushed to build and maintain enough fast public chargers There are reportedly 1,059 charging locations in Australia the public charging network is growing to keep up with demand the number of public chargers and their locations has nearly doubled across the country with more public and private investment in the pipeline to expand this further in the new year,' Mr Gaur said EV drivers in need of charging faced a bumpy road largely due to Covid-related supply chain disruptions that impacted the availability of spare parts.' Electric vehicle sales are expected to continue rising as major brands continue to target the Australian market.  Chinese brands are closing in on established EV manufacturers with Australia's electric appetite extending to brands like BYD who surpassed Tesla as the biggest EV manufacturer in the world last year. 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EV owner cops $200 fine over entitled car park actComments are subject to our House rules and TermsNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Japanese retailer Muji – best known for its elevated yet minimal homeware clothing and stationery – is holding the second Muji Food Market at Chadstone following a wildly successful first pop-up in May The market celebrates the arrival of new Muji Food Japanese teas and condiments, including yuzu salt and furikake, as well as the introduction of the Found Market, a collection of food products made by local brands such as Daylesford’s Kao Kao Miso The Naked Asian Grocer will also be selling sustainably packaged customised ramen kits Entry to the market is free, but RSVPs are required. goes on display in MelbourneBuilt in right-hand-drive for the Australian market in Tennessee the Lyriq is available to see in the metal in Melbourne's Chadstone Shopping Centre + 6 PhotosCadillac has today opened a pop-up store at Melbourne’s biggest shopping centre displaying the first right-hand-drive example of its incoming Lyriq SUV to arrive in Australia The Lyriq will be on display at Chadstone Shopping Centre next to David Jones on the lower ground level for the next two weeks, showcasing it to the public before it formally arrives in local showrooms towards the end of 2024 will be electric only and aimed at the luxury end of the market General Motors Australia and New Zealand’s Director of Marketing said there has already seen a wealth of interest in the Lyriq from potential buyers but the brand has a lot to do to leverage the history of the name Cadillac “We've got to launch a brand in Cadillac and also our product,” he said “I think there's a great awareness of the brand in the market but the familiarity probably isn't there around where we are heading to and we really want to redefine what luxury is over the next decade and really position Cadillac as that leading luxury brand in the marketplace “There's a lot of work that we have to do around familiarity I think the heritage that this brand has is strong in terms of its popularity from a cultural perspective but also its credibility and people know Cadillac make great cars and where it sits from a luxury standpoint So we'll leverage that and leverage the design cues but then bring it into what we would define as modern luxury “[The Lyriq] touches to the history of Cadillac as well So if you look inside the dials and the rotary jewel in the middle are things that probably only Cadillac can get away with putting inside and there are touches to its history the rear lights were actually designed as a tip of the hat to the traditional wings on Cadillacs as well After leaving the market in 1969, Cadillac has twice attempted to make a comeback here – once in 2009 and again from 2015 – though both never made it to fruition Mr Walker believes the timing is right in 2024 “Electric vehicle sales within the luxury segment are actually continuing to increase and that keeps us buoyant in market around the launch and the timing,” he said "We think we're launching at probably one of the best times that we could potentially launch the security and the excitement around Cadillac in the marketplace and our hand raisers have shown that as well We’ve got thousands of hand-raisers that have wanted to see the car.  “I think one of the great things about the audience that we've got is there's people that know Cadillac and want to be a part of that journey Cadillac fans – but also people that have put up their hand because of the marketing or the interest that they're showing because we did launch last November so there's been a period of time that people have been able to discover the brand.  “We haven't opened orders yet but it does excite us that there's people that are wanting to put their money down immediately.” Last week, Cadillac announced the location of its first Experience Centre in Sydney’s Engine Yards retail and lifestyle precinct Soft launching at Chadstone “the fashion capital” is no coincidence either with Cadillac looking to sit among other luxury brands to lure in buyers with cash to burn or an “empty-nester” looking for an electric vehicle in the luxury segment that “isn’t too polarising” but who wants to make a statement by having something different from the norm “As our first product in market it's a great vehicle for those that are coming across from an internal combustion engine,” he said “It's not too polarising from a futuristic-looking point of view “It's [also] a great vehicle for people that have had an electric vehicle previously and want to take that next step up into a more luxury segment And I think if you look at the electric vehicle market that are true electric vehicle brands that are coming into the market there's not too many that sit in that luxury space.  “The vehicle's obviously big enough for a family but I wouldn't discount those that are empty-nesters or those that are pre-retirees that really want that luxury feel that want to stand out and want to extend their brand as they take it around to friends or host the grandchildren as well.  “And so I think it is a vehicle to place to multiple audiences which is really exciting for us because there's no one type of buyer that we have to play to.” Pricing and specification has not yet been announced for the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq, but it is expected to target Germans like the BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron that start at $130,900 and $153,984 respectively. 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