what's our purpose?

NORA is here to support and empower the retail industry in navigating the everchanging landscape. NORA aims to foster collaboration, provide industry insights, and promote best practices to facilitate the growth and success of retailers.
Through networking events, educational resources, advocacy efforts, and community engagement, NORA strives to champion innovation and drive positive change within the retail sector.
We aim to be a trusted resource and a unified voice for retailers, working towards a sustainable and thriving future for the industry.
As a solution provider, partnering with NORA gives you the opportunity to gain exposure, build credibility, and connect with a vast network of retailers, fostering valuable partnerships and business growth.
Our Networks
At NORA, our purpose is to spearhead the transformation of the retail industry as we prepare for the next era of retail, the NORA Network will stay at the core of our conversations but to support our mission we have established three additional networks to further engage and collaborate.
Retail's Sustainability Network: The goal is to drive momentum across all sectors of the retail industry to embrace sustainable, circular and ethical strategies. We strive to shift the tide to create a sustainable retail ecosystem and believe every brand has the potential to be a pioneer in this movement.
Our community
The NORA Network’s Advisory Council contributes to the impact, relevance and cohesion of the community’s development











Solution Partner Membership​
If you're a service or solution provider to the retail industry and would like to join this dynamic network, the annual fee is $995 + GST and our benefits to you include:
Breaking Insights
A unique opportunity for you to showcase your content, research and expertise to the retail industry. Breaking Insights enables you to share valuable content and establish credibility as industry leaders. Join Breaking Insights today and amplify your voice in the ever-evolving world of retail.
INCLUSIONS
- Summary of content published via newsletter style EDM
- Full version of the content lives on ‘BreakingInsights’s’ page on NORA’s website for 30 days
- Content promoted via NORA’s LinkedIn page
- Insights on EDM open rates, CTR, page views, top 30 enagaged contacts
4K+GST
Engage & Convert
At NORA, our goal is to educate and empower Australian retailers on the topics that matter most to them. That's why our webinars are designed to reach and engage the entire NORA Network. By bringing together 2-3 industry experts in a fireside chat format, facilitated by our dynamic and engaging advisory board hosts, we create a lively and thought-provoking discussion that pushes the conversation forward. Join our webinars and be a part of the knowledge-sharing and growth within the Australian retail community.
INCLUSIONS
- 1 EDM and social post to promote the episode
- Inclusion in NORA Network monthly webinar calendar
- Branded webinar digital promotion banner
- Listing on live & active webinar calendar on NORA Network website
- Full registrant details and analytics following completion of the webinar
- Full webinar recording posted on selected network TV channel
9K+GST

Partner Feedback
"You definitely know how to put great events together, between the Sustainable forum and yesterday - both a great success. We were very honoured to be a part of it last night. Thanks for all the great work that went into it."
Amaury Tregeur, Founder & CEO, The Bread Agency
"Thanks very much for your support and guidance through the whole process leading to the event. Our overall experience of engaging with NORA has been fantastic and this clearly reflects in your audience acquisition and feedback from guests onsite - Thank you!"
Eden Fernandes, Senior Marketing Manager Infosys
"You guys truly are the best in the business - from planning to briefing to execution. You should be proud of what you've enabled, and I look forward to partnering with you again in the future!"
Jordan Sim, Senior Director of Product Management, BigCommerce

Bespoke Events
Gather a group of senior retail leaders and co-host a networking lunch focused on your chosen topic, it’s a collegial, peer-based get-together that enjoys a flexible format allowing you to craft it to suit your vision. The partner is responsible for the F&B cost, however, NORA will assist you to find the perfect venue and book this on your behalf.
LUNCH INCLUSIONS
- Branded as a Co-Hosts with NORA
- The opportunity to guide the debate topic as agreed with the event producer
- Target attendee list collaboration
- A welcome introduction to the attendees
- Delegate list with contact details