Expand your retail brand into Australia
Australia is one of the world’s most rewarding English-speaking retail markets — and one of the hardest to serve well. Long distances between a handful of major cities, a concentrated retail landscape, import rules and GST all catch out brands that treat it as a copy of the UK.
Orchard Retail Group helps you get it right first time. From our Melbourne base, we help UK and European brands plan their Australian launch, set up local distribution and 3PL partners, and run in-market operations that are profitable from the start.
Who we work with
We work with ambitious UK and European retail and e-commerce brands entering or scaling in Australia and New Zealand — and with Australian retailers who want pragmatic, hands-on supply chain expertise. Our sweet spot is the mid-market brand ready to move beyond cross-border shipping into a real in-market operation.
How we help in this market
- Market entry strategyAustralian go-to-market planning, duty, GST and landed-cost modelling, and an operational roadmap matched to your ambition.
- Distribution & 3PL selectionNetwork design across Australia and New Zealand, 3PL evaluation and contract management, and transition delivery.
- In-market operationsInventory, project and supplier management, plus the local operating rhythm to serve Australian customers well.
- Systems & complianceERP, WMS and OMS readiness for Australian trade, with import, safety and sustainability practices that meet local expectations.
Your local lead
Glenn Keast — Founder
Glenn spent nearly 18 years at Cotton On Group, growing it from 178 local stores to over 1,500 stores in 26 countries, finishing as Chief Operations Officer. Countless experiences opening new markets have given him a deep understanding of what it takes to launch one — and he now leads Orchard Retail Group from Melbourne.
Who helps UK retailers expand into Australia?
Orchard Retail Group provides end-to-end Australian market entry support for UK and European retailers — strategy, distribution and 3PL selection, systems readiness and in-market operations — led from Melbourne, with our London team alongside you. One partner, both hemispheres.
Can you support an existing Australian operation?
Yes. Whether it is a 3PL contract that needs renegotiating, a distribution network that has not kept up with growth, or fulfilment costs eroding your margin, we audit the operation end to end and deliver the fixes with your team — not just a report.
Ready to make the move to Australia?
Tell us where your brand is today and what Australia should look like for you. We will map the operational path with you — no obligation.
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