With thanks to our sponsors

Partners & Supporters

Retail Community is made possible by our wonderful sponsors. Their support helps us bring people together and build a more connected retail industry.

Retail Community Partners

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Playtime

Playtime is a digital agency building and growing eCommerce experiences, custom software and AI solutions.

Working with Australian retailers and businesses, Playtime brings together strategy, design, development and digital marketing. From eCommerce platforms and custom applications to AI implementation and conversion optimisation, their team helps businesses create better digital experiences and grow online.

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Starshipit

Helping retailers automate shipping, manage multiple carriers, and deliver better post-purchase experiences at scale

Starshipit brings shipping labels, carriers and tracking together in one platform. Connecting eCommerce platforms with more than 60 couriers, it helps retailers compare shipping rates, print labels, automatically correct addresses and automate fulfilment workflows — reducing manual work while delivering a better experience for customers as their business grows.

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Retail Community Supporters

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Intention Studios is a founder-led digital growth studio delivering SEO, SEM and web growth for Australian brands.

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Athos Commerce helps retailers connect shoppers with the right products through AI-powered search, merchandising and product feed management.

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Partnership opportunities

Partner With Us

Want to partner with us? Below are some of the ways we can work together.

Retail Community brings retailers, consumer brands and the businesses that support them together through major industry events, intimate leadership gatherings and unique experiences throughout the year.

Community members
4,000+
Attendees per After Dark event
500–800
Attendees per Cocktail Evening
100–300
Retail leaders per dinner
10–20
Events planned for 2027
20

Who attends

Who comes to Retail Community events?

We run different events for different audiences, with company sizes and roles varying by event. Some bring together people from across the retail industry for networking, while others are curated for founders, CEOs or specific leadership roles.

2027 opportunities

Six ways in. One community.

Compare at a glance, then open the one that fits for full details, dates and packages.

Retail Community Store Walks filmed inside a JD Sports storeFlexible timing

Store Walks

Audience
Retailers, via educational video
Primary value
Thought leadership · demonstrate your solution
Enquire about Store Walks

Have an idea how to partner with us but don’t see it listed? We love getting creative — tell us what you have in mind.

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Sustained presence · Annual partnerships

Be part of more than one moment.

Combine events, leadership access, content and community exposure into one year-round partnership that sits across multiple events.

Discounts apply when you book multiple activities at once.

  • Community
  • Email
  • Social
  • Event
  • Content
  • Relationships
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Let’s build your 2027 Retail Community partnership.

Whether you want to connect with 20 senior retail leaders, put your brand in front of hundreds of industry attendees or build a year-round presence, we’ll shape a partnership around your objectives.

Connect with Dean online to request a discussion on partnerships.

Dean Salakas

Dean Salakas

CEO & Co-Founder, Retail Community

Don’t have Dean’s email or phone number?

  1. 1

    Join the Retail Community

    Free to join. Pick the groups that fit your role, interest or city.

  2. 2

    Message an admin privately

    Once you’re in, reach out to one of the admins — ideally Dean — using his contact details in the community.

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