Australia's largest retail community
Free to join. Built to connect.
Connecting retailers, brands and industry professionals through events, conversations and real-time collaboration.
Whether you're looking to solve a problem, grow your network, discover new suppliers or stay ahead of industry trends, Retail Community brings the Australian retail industry together in one place.
- Retail Professionals
- 4000+Retail Professionals
- WhatsApp Groups
- 50+WhatsApp Groups
- Community Events
- 20+Community Events
Why Retail Community?
Connect with thousands of retail professionals
Ask questions and get answers in real time
Attend exclusive networking events
Learn from Australia's retail leaders
Discover trusted suppliers and partners
Grow your career and business
OUR STORY
It all started with one WhatsApp group.
Retail Community began with a simple idea during Retail Fest — create a WhatsApp group where retailers could continue the conversations after the event.
Within days, hundreds had joined.
Today, thousands of retailers, brands and industry professionals connect through Retail Community every week, sharing knowledge, solving problems and building genuine relationships across Australia.
A shared interest brings people together. Care is what makes them a community.
Retail Community is about more than connecting people in retail. It's about creating an environment where members genuinely care about each other, share knowledge, offer help and support one another's success.
EVENTS & COMMUNITY
Community in Action
From executive dinners and store walks to networking events and educational sessions, here's what Retail Community looks like in action.
EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY
Find your people.
No matter where you work in retail, there's a community for you. 50+ WhatsApp groups. Real conversations. Real support. Every day.
General Chat
Ask anything, share updates and connect with the community.
Event Announcements
Stay informed about upcoming events and important updates.
AI
Discuss AI tools, use cases and automation in retail.
Women in Retail
Supporting and empowering women across the industry.
Women in Tech
Connecting women working in tech across retail.
Social & Content
Content strategy, social media and engagement ideas.
Open to Work & Jobs
Find opportunities or hire retail talent.
Cross Border
All things international shipping, expansion and global growth.
Marketplace Sellers
Strategies, tips and support for marketplace businesses.
Warehouse & Logistics
Operations, 3PL, fulfilment and supply chain discussions.
Digital Marketing / SEO
Traffic, conversion, performance and growth strategies.
Physical Stores
Store operations, visual merchandising and in-store ideas.
Customer Experience / CRM
Improve CX, retention, loyalty and customer relationships.
Startup & Small Business
Advice, resources and support for growing retail businesses.
Raising Capital / Financing
Funding, investment and financial strategy for growth.
More groups
Explore even more specialist communities.
Always active. Always helpful.
Thousands of conversations happen every month across our 50+ specialist WhatsApp groups.
Explore all 50+ groupsCOMMUNITY VOICES
What Members Say
“The Retail Community has been a great initiative for the industry bringing together different businesses with similar issues to just chat, workshop and help each other out. Dean and Jethro, both great industry leaders, have created a strong community that has organically grown due to the impact it is having on its members. I highly recommend joining and actively participating.”
“Retail moves fast, and trying to do it all on your own is tough. That's why I love to stay connected in the Retail Community WhatsApp Groups, local area meet-ups and events. These memorable catch-ups bring the right people together, cut through the noise, and make retail feel fun and collaborative again.”
“This community has been very helpful and has also shown tangible results while building Made In Australia. It's awesome to be part of this community and I gained invaluable insight and inspiration speaking to the founders and sharing their stories.”
Ready to find your retail people?
Whether you're a retailer, brand or technology partner, Retail Community is where Australia's retail industry comes together to learn, connect and grow.
With thanks to
Our Partners & Supporters
Retail Community is made possible by our wonderful sponsors.
Retail Community Partners
Retail Community Supporters
