recognising the best of our industry

In 2011, Retailworld Resourcing launched the Retail Employer of the Year initiative to acknowledge and honour retail businesses that exemplify exceptional employer branding by embracing, promoting, and advocating for the countless career pathways retail can offer. Retailworld Resourcing invites past and present retail staff, as well as the general 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

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.