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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Women in Retail Series strives to recognise the various roles women play in the retail industry, from the employees, managers, executives, and business owners, as each individual works hard to maintain the vitality of the sector.
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Our Women in Retail series has been created to inspire future female leaders in retail by sharing the stories behind the success of the female retail leaders who have shaped the industry into what it is today.
With the retail industry comprised of 57.7% of women, the ARA believes it is essential to celebrate the diverse range of influential female leaders who work tirelessly to ensure the longevity of the retail industry.
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While the industry yet to achieve true gender equality, the ARA understands the significance of this issue and is dedicated to supporting and advocating on behalf of women in retail to ensure that industry achieves gender parity in the future.
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As Australia’s peak retail industry body, we want to ensure that the leaders of tomorrow are empowered to consider a job in retail as a prosperous and fulfilling career.
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The ARA appreciates the extraordinary achievements made by female leaders who have contributed immensely to the success of the $320 billion-dollar retail sector and is proud to support women within the industry through this series.
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INSPIRING STORIES
Event Listing
Everyone is welcome at 9 to Thrive Summit, whether you own a small business, have a side project, or happy working 9 to 5. Their highly-curated line-up will inspire you to stretch your thinking, expand your networks and empower you to make those big life changes you’ve been holding back on.
9 to thrive Summit
25 November 2019
Firmly established as the singular Retail event of the Asia-Pacific region, the Retail Leaders Forum is returning in 2020 with a refreshed format to guide you through the year ahead.
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2019 welcomed industry game changers including the Country Manager of Amazon, the Chairman of Macy’s and the CTO of Ocado. Next year, over 400 of your industry peers and an unrivalled selection of
C-Suite speakers will make the ICC their home for two days on 8 & 9 April.
Retail Leaders Forum
8 & 9 April 2020
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The Women in Retail Leadership Summit offers women executives at leading retailers and brands the opportunity to improve both their professional lives and business strategies.
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The invitation-only Summit enables attendees access to powerful presentations and keynotes from women retail leaders and other inspirational speakers on everything from how to be a great leader to the latest and greatest retail technologies.
Women in Retail
Leadership Summit
April 27-29,2020
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Level 1, 112 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria
Tel: (03) 8660 3313
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