Why Adelaide?

The city of Adelaide is the retail capital of South Australia.  It is home to more flagship brand names and more unique independent retailers than any other location in the state.

Adelaide offers great opportunities for new retailers wanting to establish a store in the CBD.

• 220,000 workers and visitors come to the city each day
• 8.5 million people visit the Adelaide Central Market each year
• 24 million people visit Rundle Mall each year
• 700,000+ residents live within 25 minutes drive of the city
• 320,000 households within 25 minutes drive of the city
• 310,000 square metres of space is leased by city retailers
• 58,000+ seats at city cafes and restaurants
• 175,000 delegates and visitors to the Convention Centre last year

You can choose to open a business in a small arcade, a charming mainstreet, a trendy laneway or a unique precinct with access to more than 220,000 daily visitors and city workers that fill the CBD during the day.

The city enjoys clusters of retailers, cafes and restaurants along main streets such as Rundle Street, Hutt Street, Gouger Street, and Waymouth Street.  Adelaide’s main thoroughfare, King William Street, is currently home to Jamie's Italian restaurant, 2KW rooftop bar and the top class Mayfair Hotel.

At Adelaide's heart is Rundle Mall, the South Australia’s premier shopping precinct.  A major $30m upgrade has positioned the Mall as a compelling shopping destination complemented by 15 arcades full of small businesses.

Well-known brand names such as Apple, Ted Baker, Country Road, Tiffany & Co and KoKo Black are located in the precinct and new flagship brands and fashion labels are expected to join them and more than 700 other specialty retailers.

Nearby the $535m Adelaide Oval Stadium is bringing thousands of football and event patrons into the CBD who want to shop, dine, relax and experience the city. This presents a myriad of business opportunities.

Complementing the Oval will be a new Riverbank Precinct, incorporating the Festival Centre, Convention Centre and Casino, to create a sporting, theatrical and entertainment hub abuzz with activity.

The city of Adelaide is alive during the day with unique and diverse visitor experiences plus a vibrant international food scene led by the world famous Adelaide Central Market.

After work and into the night the city’s small bars, restaurants and pubs bound into action to capture tourists, theatre patrons and visitors attending evening events.

Benefits of Adelaide CBD for retailers:

The city of Adelaide is easily accessed from all directions by more than 700,000 residents living within a 25 minute drive. Over 5000 car spaces are provided within 100 metres of Rundle Mall while on street parking is available all over the city. More and more people are choosing to live in the city with a bold population target of 50,000 by 2030.

All up the city provides the most extensive choice of retail and hospitality in the State and supports a broad range of functions including business and government offices, education and cultural institutions.

We invite you to join over 5000 retailers and other businesses in the retail capital of South Australia.

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