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Shape the future of retail, connect with industry leaders, access expert insights, inform advocacy and unlock exclusive benefits

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Stay informed and ahead of the curve

Tenancy & business law advice

Stay informed and ahead of the curve with access to the ARC Member Portal, tailored policy updates, retail intelligence, and in-depth reports. From economic forecasting to consumer trends and regulatory shifts, we deliver the insights that help you make better business decisions.

Connect with like minded retailers

Workplace relations support

Connect with like-minded retailers through our CEO Forum, advisory committees, specialist member groups and exclusive networking events. Whether you’re a national retailer or a local business, ARC helps you build meaningful connections, share ideas and solve challenges with peers who understand your world.

Access exclusive research, policy briefings and insights

Retail Trading Hours

Stay informed with industry intelligence, data and policy briefings not available anywhere else.

Connect with leading decision-makers

ERMS portal

ARC events provide a platform for retailers of all sizes to connect, collaborate and learn from industry trailblazers.​ Stay informed on key issues, expand your professional network, and strengthen your influence in a dynamic and evolving industry.
Upskill your team with training

ARC Retail institute

The ARC Retail Institute provides high-quality training and development programs tailored to the needs of modern retailers. Our courses help teams lift performance, strengthen compliance, and build future-ready skills across leadership, customer experience, operations, digital capability and more.
Upskill your team with training

Supplier directory

The ARC Retail Institute provides high-quality training and development programs tailored to the needs of modern retailers. Our courses help teams lift performance, strengthen compliance, and build future-ready skills across leadership, customer experience, operations, digital capability and more.

Select your membership type

Join a community of over 12,000 Australian businesses – from local retailers to the nation’s most iconic brands – all working together to build a strongermore connected retail industry. Whether you run a retail business or support the sector, there’s a membership that’s right for you.

Retail Membership

Whether you’re a boutique retailer, a growing chain, or a national brand, this membership is designed for retail businesses of all sizes.

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Affiliate Membership

For industry-affiliated businesses that supply or service retailers.

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Industry Professional

Designed for individual industry professionals supporting the retail community, such as coaches, mentors, and non-executive directors.

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Academic Associate

For individual educators or post-graduate retail students.

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