How are Australians really shopping this Peak, and how has spending changed from what was forecast before the season?

Gary Starr, EGM, Parcel, Post & eCommerce Services, talks with two experts about shopper sentiment and retail conditions. They share what businesses need to know right now as Cyber Weekend and Christmas get closer.

Featuring:
Victoria Devine, Founder & CEO, She's On The Money
Chris Rodwell, CEO, Australian Retail Council

This panel is from the Australia Post Business Talks: Halftime Huddle webinar, which streamed live on Wednesday October 7th 2026.

Listen to the whole show here.

Prefer to watch? Check out Business Talks on YouTube.

Business Talks is a webinar and podcast series from Australia Post. It helps Australian businesses keep up with the ever-changing eCommerce landscape.

How are Australians really shopping this Peak, and how has spending changed from what was forecast before the season?
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garystarr1/">Gary Starr, EGM, Parcel, Post &amp; eCommerce Services</a>, talks with two experts about shopper sentiment and retail conditions. They share what businesses need to know right now as Cyber Weekend and Christmas get closer.
Featuring:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriadevine2/">Victoria Devine, Founder &amp; CEO, She's On The Money</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-rodwell-86226b6/">Chris Rodwell, CEO, Australian Retail Council</a></li>
</ul>
This panel is from the Australia Post Business Talks: Halftime Huddle webinar, which streamed live on Wednesday October 7th 2026.
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E3IqEXMTIL5Qx07UxYw6f">Listen to the whole show here.</a>
Prefer to watch? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhvK2L_MThC1y7X6YjXNv4rq3I2vTwna">Check out Business Talks on YouTube.</a>
Business Talks is a webinar and podcast series from Australia Post. It helps Australian businesses keep up with the ever-changing eCommerce landscape.

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Business Talks is a webinar and podcast series from Australia Post that helps Australian businesses keep up with the ever-changing eCommerce landscape. 

Streamed live multiple times a year, then turned into short episodes you can listen to on demand. 

You'll hear practical insights from founders, retail leaders and industry experts for businesses of every size.

Business Talks is a webinar and podcast series from Australia Post that helps Australian businesses keep up with the ever-changing eCommerce landscape.&nbsp;
Streamed live multiple times a year, then turned into short episodes you can listen to on demand.&nbsp;
You'll hear practical insights from founders, retail leaders and industry experts for businesses of every size.

Business Talks | Australia Post

Peak Pulse Check: How Australians are shopping this Peak | Victoria Devine & Chris Rodwell | Australia Post

Three very different businesses share how their Peak season is going so far.

Gary Starr, EGM, Parcel, Post & eCommerce Services, talks with leaders from some of Australia's best-known retailers. They cover how they prepared, what's working right now and what they've changed for Cyber Weekend and Christmas. 

Featuring:
Elle Roseby, Group CEO & Managing Director, Adairs Group
Leela Sennitt, GM eCommerce & Loyalty, Wesfarmers Health
Chris Miles, CEO, Kip&Co

This panel is from the Australia Post Business Talks: Halftime Huddle webinar, which streamed live on Wednesday October 7th 2026.

Listen to the whole show here.

Prefer to watch? Check out Business Talks on YouTube.

Business Talks is a webinar and podcast series from Australia Post. It helps Australian businesses keep up with the ever-changing eCommerce landscape.

Three very different businesses share how their Peak season is going so far.
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garystarr1/">Gary Starr, EGM, Parcel, Post &amp; eCommerce Services,</a> talks with leaders from some of Australia's best-known retailers. They cover how they prepared, what's working right now and what they've changed for Cyber Weekend and Christmas.&nbsp;
Featuring:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-roseby/">Elle Roseby, Group CEO &amp; Managing Director, Adairs Group</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leelasennitt/">Leela Sennitt, GM eCommerce &amp; Loyalty, Wesfarmers Health</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris--miles/">Chris Miles, CEO, Kip&amp;Co</a></li>
</ul>
This panel is from the Australia Post Business Talks: Halftime Huddle webinar, which streamed live on Wednesday October 7th 2026.
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E3IqEXMTIL5Qx07UxYw6f">Listen to the whole show here.</a>
Prefer to watch? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhvK2L_MThC1y7X6YjXNv4rq3I2vTwna">Check out Business Talks on YouTube.</a>
Business Talks is a webinar and podcast series from Australia Post. It helps Australian businesses keep up with the ever-changing eCommerce landscape.

Peak Performers: How Adairs, Priceline and Kip&Co are prepping for Peak | Australia Post

Peak is here, and your business is already in the middle of it. In this Peak edition of Business
Talks, Australia Post looks at how the biggest season of the year is tracking right now. You'll also
hear practical ideas to help you finish the year strong.

Hosted by Gary Starr, EGM, Parcel, Post & eCommerce Services, the session starts with a live cross to our Sunshine West facility, where we announce this year's final sending dates.

Next, we look at what's happening with shopper sentiment and spending.

Finally, we sit down with some of Australia's leading retailers to hear how they're getting through Peak so far and how they're adapting for Cyber Weekend and Christmas.

Featuring:
Shane Plant, EGM, Network Operations, Australia Post


Elle Roseby, Group CEO & Managing Director, Adairs Group
Leela Sennitt, GM eCommerce & Loyalty, Wesfarmers Health
Chris Miles, CEO, Kip&Co
Victoria Devine, Founder & CEO, She's On The Money
Chris Rodwell, CEO, Australian Retail Council



Australia Post Business Talks: Halftime Huddle webinar streamed live on Wednesday October
7th 2026.

Listen to the whole show here.

Prefer to watch? Check out Business Talks on YouTube.

Business Talks is a webinar and podcast series from Australia Post. It helps Australian
businesses keep up with the ever-changing eCommerce landscape.

Peak is here, and your business is already in the middle of it. In this Peak edition of Business Talks, Australia Post looks at how the biggest season of the year is tracking right now. You'll also hear practical ideas to help you finish the year strong.
Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garystarr1/">Gary Starr, EGM, Parcel, Post &amp; eCommerce Services</a>, the&nbsp;session starts with a live cross to our Sunshine West facility, where we announce this year's final&nbsp;sending dates.
Next, we look at what's happening with shopper sentiment and spending.
Finally,&nbsp;we sit down with some of Australia's leading retailers to hear how they're getting through Peak so&nbsp;far and how they're adapting for Cyber Weekend and Christmas.
Featuring:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-plant-76a361152/">Shane Plant, EGM, Network Operations, Australia Post</a></li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-roseby/">Elle Roseby, Group CEO &amp; Managing Director, Adairs Group</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leelasennitt/">Leela Sennitt, GM eCommerce &amp; Loyalty, Wesfarmers Health</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris--miles/">Chris Miles, CEO, Kip&amp;Co</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriadevine2/">Victoria Devine, Founder &amp; CEO, She's On The Money</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-rodwell-86226b6/">Chris Rodwell, CEO, Australian Retail Council</a></li>
</ul>

Australia Post Business Talks: Halftime Huddle webinar streamed live on Wednesday October 7th 2026.
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E3IqEXMTIL5Qx07UxYw6f">Listen to the whole show here.</a>
Prefer to watch? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhvK2L_MThC1y7X6YjXNv4rq3I2vTwna">Check out Business Talks on YouTube.</a>
Business Talks is a webinar and podcast series from Australia Post. It helps Australian businesses keep up with the ever-changing eCommerce landscape.

Business Talks: Peak 2026 Halftime Huddle | Australia Post

The Strategies Defining International Advantage in 2026 and Beyond

What will separate winning retailers from the rest in the years ahead? In this future-focused session, we explore the forces redefining retail performance across Australia and the world.

From the unique dynamics shaping Australian eCommerce, to the rise of marketplaces, changing customer expectations and the rapid adoption of smart locker technology, this conversation reveals where competitive advantage is heading next.

Hosted by Gary Starr, EGM at Australia Post, this session welcomes Jordan Berke, Founder & CEO of TOMORROW and one of the world’s leading digital retail advisors, for an expert view on the future of omnichannel growth.

Special thanks to our guests
Jordan Berke, Founder & CEO, TOMORROW
Host: Gary Starr, EGM Australia Post

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The Strategies Defining International Advantage in 2026 and Beyond
What will separate winning retailers from the rest in the years ahead? In this future-focused session, we explore the forces redefining retail performance across Australia and the world.
From the unique dynamics shaping Australian eCommerce, to the rise of marketplaces, changing customer expectations and the rapid adoption of smart locker technology, this conversation reveals where competitive advantage is heading next.
Hosted by Gary Starr, EGM at Australia Post, this session welcomes Jordan Berke, Founder &amp; CEO of TOMORROW and one of the world&rsquo;s leading digital retail advisors, for an expert view on the future of omnichannel growth.
Special thanks to our guests
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=bb465f33f8554ce6b5b0c359250ef01159bed48836156a4fea28b317af5a4b0dJmltdHM9MTc3NzQyMDgwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=0de24a74-0ea3-6a45-09c9-5d360fc96b44&amp;psq=jordan+berke+linkedin&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGlua2VkaW4uY29tL2luL2pvcmRhbi1iZXJrZS10b21vcnJvdw">Jordan Berke</a>, Founder &amp; CEO, TOMORROW</li>
<li>Host: <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=bf6873712001a8576a0ea7e90e46bb89781985b808a8f5255ed01f6c254397b5JmltdHM9MTc3NzQyMDgwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=0de24a74-0ea3-6a45-09c9-5d360fc96b44&amp;psq=linkedin+gary+starr&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9hdS5saW5rZWRpbi5jb20vaW4vZ2FyeXN0YXJyMQ">Gary Starr</a>, EGM Australia Post</li>
</ul>
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