Retail Community is Australia’s fastest-growing community for retail professionals who want to stay connected, informed, and ahead of what’s next in the industry.

What began as a simple conversation between two retail mates, Jethro Marks and Dean Salakas, asking “where do we catch up at the conference?” quickly became something much bigger. It highlighted a shared need across the retail and eCommerce industry for a place to connect beyond events, swap real-world insights, and build meaningful relationships with people facing the same challenges and opportunities.

Retail Community was created to bring those conversations together in one place.

Today, the platform brings together retailers, brands, operators, and service partners from across Australia and beyond. Members use Retail Community to discover retail events, join industry meetups and tours, connect with trusted vendors, and take part in ongoing community discussions that continue long after conferences wrap up.

By subscribing, members receive updates on what’s happening across the Retail Community, including free and paid retail events, awards, breakfasts, store tours, and curated opportunities worth knowing about. Subscribers are also the first to hear about new initiatives, experiences, and community-led projects as they launch.

Retail Community is built for people who work in retail and genuinely enjoy the pace, creativity, and energy of the industry. No spam. No fluff. Just useful information, strong connections, and a community that keeps retail moving forward.