Retail Show Australia 2026 Partners with AFGC to Drive Insights in Food & Grocery Retail

March 9, 2026

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Retail Show Australia 2026 Partners with AFGC to Drive Insights in Food & Grocery Retail

Retail Show Australia 2026 is proud to announce its partnership with the Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC), the peak industry association for Australia’s food, beverage, and grocery supply sector. This collaboration underscores Retail Show Australia’s commitment to connecting retailers with key industry leaders and driving knowledge exchange across the sector.

📅 Exhibition & Food & Grocery Focus

Scheduled from 22–24 September 2026 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Retail Show Australia 2026 will showcase innovations and insights across retail, with a dedicated focus on the food and grocery industry. Through its partnership with AFGC, the show will provide attendees with access to thought leadership, industry best practices, and opportunities to engage directly with senior professionals shaping the sector.

🤝 AFGC’s Core Contributions

As the peak body representing Australia’s food, beverage, and grocery supply industry, AFGC works to:

  • Promote ideas and policies to sustain industry competitiveness
  • Improve trading conditions for members
  • Support growth, profitability, and innovation in the sector

🌟 Spotlight on Bernie Brookes AM

Highlighting this partnership, Bernie Brookes AM, Chair of AFGC, will be speaking at Retail Show Australia 2026. His session, titled “The Changing Nature of Retail”, will explore emerging trends, evolving consumer expectations, and the strategic implications for food and grocery retail businesses. This presentation offers a unique opportunity for attendees to gain insights directly from one of the industry’s most influential leaders.

This collaboration reflects Retail Show Australia’s ongoing commitment to providing a platform where retailers, suppliers, and industry associations come together to share knowledge, foster innovation, and shape the future of retail in Australia.

📌 Event Details: 

22–24 September 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Don’t miss the chance to connect with industry leaders, gain actionable insights, and explore the latest developments in Australia’s retail and food & grocery sector.

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