Paul Zahra Confirmed for Opening Keynote at Retail Show Australia 2026

May 28, 2026

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Paul Zahra Confirmed for Opening Keynote Conversation

at Retail Show Australia 2026

Retail Show Australia 2026 has confirmed Paul Zahra for its Opening Keynote Conversation, State of Retail: Leadership, Market Risk and the Future of Retail.

Paul Zahra, Former CEO David Jones, Former CEO Australian Retailers Association, Chair and Non-Executive Director, will be in conversation with Craig Woolford, Senior Consumer Discretionary & Retail Analyst at MST Marquee.

The discussion will examine where Australian retail stands today, the market risks and strategic choices facing the sector, and the leadership decisions shaping its future.

Retail Show Australia 2026 will take place from 22–24 September 2026 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne.

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