DIGITAL

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE DIGITAL COMMITTEE

ABOUT THE COMMITTEE

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The Digital Committee exists to provide the retail industry with thought leadership specific to digital developments and eCommerce. The committee, consisting of  digital and eCommerce specialists, provides guidance to the ARA and its members on:  

  • Growth in domestic markets 

  • Support for Australian brands in overseas markets 

  • Legislative and regulatory developments 

  • Sustainability 

  • Digital training needs 

 

The ARA’s Digital Committee provides retailers with tools to support expansion into online and overseas markets, and guides the ARA’s advocacy across digital policy issues affecting retailers. 

Committee Charter

ACHIEVEMENTS

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Under consideration for this new Committee:

  • What should the ARA’s focus be on the digital area 

  • What industry-wide contacts should we be reaching out to 

  • What format is the best for this group

  • The first meeting was held on 15 May 2020, and regular monthly meetings have been scheduled

KEY RECENT ISSUES

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  • Legislative and regulatory developments 

  • How will COVID-19 change the face of retail?

  • Support for Australian brands in overseas markets 

  • Digital growth in domestic markets 

For more information, please contact the secretariat for this committee:

Tim Janczuk committees@retail.org.au

COMMITTEE CHAIR & EXPERT

Patrick Rechsteiner

General Manager E-Commerce

Brand Collective

Former accountant with Deloitte, 8 years experience in omnichannel, digital and e-commerce

Participating Retailers include:

Brand Collective
Australia Post
Beacon Lighting Group
Just for PEts
RM Williams
Godfreys
Bakers Delight
Power Retail

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and many more...