2017 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards speakers announced

THE Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has announced Radek Sali of Swisse as keynote speaker at the 2017 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards next week.

The eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards are the retail industry’s longest running recognition of success, and this year will take place at the Great Hall, National Gallery of Victoria in front of 550 retailers on August 3 in Melbourne.

Radek Sali is an accomplished leader of international business, having made his mark as CEO of household name Swisse in his early thirties. Radek is credited to have led Swisse through rapid growth in product lines, stockists and revenue, and initiated one of Australia’s largest ever licencing deals with PGT, with plans to launch Swisse in over 30 countries in three years across Europe and Asia.

Russell Zimmerman, ARA Executive Director, said the Awards Breakfast is an opportunity for all Australian retailers to come together to celebrate the success of their peers, network, and learn from other’s experience.

The 2017 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards will also be hosted by esteemed ABC journalist Beverley O’Connor.

“To have Radek on board to share the journey and learnings behind his success is a real advantage, and Beverley will only add to the atmosphere of celebration and industry support we expect the 2017 Awards to provide to retailers,” Mr Zimmerman said.

With the Top 20 retailers already shortlisted for the coveted 2017 Retailer of the Year Award, tickets to attend the 2017 Awards Breakfast have already sold out, so keep your eyes peeled for the winners to be announced post event.

About the eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards

First held in the 1970s, the eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards are the nation’s longest running and most prestigious retail event, recognising and rewarding outstanding retail businesses, innovations, and individuals across all sectors of retail. Relaunched in 2008, the annual 2017 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards breakfast will commence on Thursday 3 August at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria.

About the Australian Retailers Association

Founded in 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the retail industry’s peak representative body representing Australia’s $310 billion sector, which employs more than 1.2 million people. The ARA works to ensure retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 7,500 independent and national retail members throughout Australia. For more information, visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

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