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 JOIN
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.
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
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Always active. Always helpful.
Thousands of conversations happen every month across our 50+ specialist WhatsApp groups.
Explore all 50+ groupsHOW IT WORKS
Getting started is easy
Join
Become part of Australia's retail community. It's free!
Connect
Ask questions, attend events and meet people.
Grow
Learn faster, solve problems and build your network.
COMMUNITY VOICES
What Members Say
“I asked about 3PL providers at 9am and had six recommendations from people who actually use them by lunchtime. You can't buy that kind of advice.”
“As a small brand it's like having a bench of mentors on tap. The events are brilliant, but the day-to-day conversations are where the real value is.”
“I've hired two team members, found a new supplier and made genuine industry friends here. It's the most useful room in Australian retail.”
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.