Tech and innovation
The Tech and Innovation Advisory Committee exists to provide the retail industry with thought leadership specific to digital developments and eCommerce.
Consisting of digital and eCommerce specialists, the Advisory 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, including:
- Growth in domestic markets
- Support for Australian brands in overseas markets
- Legislative and regulatory developments
- Sustainability
- Digital training needs
Chief Digital Officer/Head of eCommerce or equivalent roles nominated by premium ARA members.
Purpose
This Advisory Committee seeks to identify important retail technology trends and identifying tools to help the ARA and its members to:
- Address skills shortages and challenges
- Help the ARA and its members stay abreast of important tech, innovation and digital trends
- Explore tech and innovation collaborations to secure high impact outcomes for the sector
Key Recent Focus Areas
- Digital commerce best practice and domestic growth
- Privacy legislation
- Input into government submissions
Participating Retailers
7-Eleven, Australia Post, Bunnings, CostCo, Hanes Australasia, Harvey Norman, IKEA, JB Hi-Fi, Mecca, Myer, Officeworks, H&M.
Committee Leaders
David Phillips
Partner,
Deloitte Digital
Fleur Brown
Chief Industry Affairs Officer,
Australian Retailers Association
