REFLECTIONS FROM THE FIRST 10 MONTHS AT ORCHARD RETAIL GROUP
Today marks ten months since launching Orchard Retail Group, and what a ride it's been! It’s been incredibly energising—not that I didn’t love my time at Cotton On Group, but change was needed. The most rewarding aspects of being a founder have been two distinct things:
- Working with an amazing and highly driven group of diverse individuals almost every day.
- The thrill of truly testing myself—earning engagement from clients who see value in me or my team.
What we've seen and heard so far:
- Businesses are increasingly prioritising asset longevity, driving demand for continuous improvement and optimisation of existing supply chains—this remains a key focus for us at @orchardretailgroup.
- Growth is essential for businesses to continue thriving. We’re supporting two brands expanding overseas, both set to open stores in Q2—one in the USA and one in Southeast Asia. It's exciting to be part of their journey.
- Business leaders must invest in safety—both in physical infrastructure to protect theirpeople and in fostering social safety within their organisations. We’ve launched MAD Safety to support all your safety requirements.
- Businesses aspiring to grow need a clear strategy for system requirements—avoiding both overinvestment and underinvestment to ensure growth isn’t hindered. We’ve launched Orchard Supply Chain Systems, providing the perfect OMS, WMS, and Supplier Portal solutions for growing retailers.
- Growing businesses must fully understand their supply chain, managing every element from origin to destination to the end consumer. We’ve launched Arete Fulfilment for all your origin B2B and B2C needs—shipping daily.
We continue to see major opportunities in the medium-sized retail sector, particularly among growth-oriented businesses. While we are not direct competitors to large consulting firms, we offer strategic support across supply chain management, international retail expansion, business strategy, technology planning, workforce development, and web optimisation.
Call me — we can help you.