recognising the best of our industry

Since 2011, Retailworld has run the Retail Employer of the Year initiative, honouring retail businesses that go above and beyond on employer branding, embracing, promoting and championing the vast career pathways retail has to offer. We invite past and present retail staff, and the public, to vote for the company they believe stands out as the best place to work.
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Retail Employers of the Year 2025

DFS NZ

New Zealand – Small Retailer

2degrees Retail

New Zealand – Medium Retailer

Foodstuffs North Island

New Zealand – Large Retailer

The Silver Collective

Australia – Small Retailer

FREEDOM

Australia – Medium Retailer

EssilorLuxottica

Australia – Large Retailer

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Congratulations to all our winners!

Congratulations to all the incredible retailers who’ve participated in this initiative! It’s a true testament to the importance of employment branding and how it shapes the future of our industry.

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