Japanese bookstore Kinokuniya to open first Victorian outpost as part of $170 million upgrade
Melbourne Central is undergoing a $170 million redevelopment that will expand its retail space by 14 percent. The project includes the addition of a new Japanese bookstore, Kinokuniya, and a focus on high-end dining and entertainment.
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This expansion reflects broader urban development trends aimed at revitalizing city centers through experiential retail and leisure hubs.
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Share A A A The first Victorian outpost for a legendary Japanese bookshop will feature alongside open-air restaurants with views of the city and late-night social spots as part of Melbourne Central’s new $170 million redevelopment.
Marking the CBD shopping precinct’s biggest expansion in 20 years, the upgrades to the Lonsdale Street end of the centre will see the retail area of the shopping precinct jump by 14 per cent, with more outlets extending trading to 18 hours a day.
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