A-P Retail Stories

Australian icon and TV presenter Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist of REA Group, shares her views on the property market from within, and across Australia. Nerida’s clear and fresh views have allowed her to become the pre-eminent property economist in Australia. 

A-P TV talks with Stephen Younane, co-founder and CEO of Retail Prodigy Group, about the Samsung brand and what it means for its consumers. We also discuss the reaction of landlords in the current climate, and the structural changes happening within retail. 

Australia’s biggest pub group CEO Paul Waterson of Aus Venue Co, with over 200 pubs and $650 million of annual revenue, Paul has a thing or two to share about the pub industry.

Robert DiCintio of Trenerry Property Group explains what goes into $300 million mixed use projects in Melbourne. It’s fantastic to hear from a developer on site and take key learnings from a major inner city, mixed use development project.  

Sneaker King and business celebrity Daniel Agostinelli, CEO of Accent Group, speaks about how he is selling $1 billion of shoes a year with global brands like Dr Martin, Skechers, HYPE Dc, Platypus, VANS, Timberland, PIVOT, Subtype, The Athlete’s Foot, Sneaker Lab and more. Daniel’s group is reinventing the retail landscape with each of the group's 500+ stores.

Salvatore Malatesta, founder, director, and genius, behind St Ali Coffee Roasters shares his experience of reinventing his business in 2020 and building for 2021. Gain great insights and advice from Melbourne’s “Coffee King”. Transitioning from a cafe operation into a sanitiser manufacturer, grocer, promoter, fashion designer, and so much more during an uncertain time

Funlab’s founder and CEO, Michael Schreiber, talks about keeping positive, focused, and driven, no matter what comes your way. The group's global business works their way from shut down to reopening even stronger. 

Australia’s restaurant king and celebrity restaurateur, Chris Lucas of the Lucas Group, tells us in no uncertain terms what it takes to make a successful restaurant, culture, city, and council.  Chris teaches us a valuable lesson in customer service, and how to maintain a loyal clientele. There are no ‘hold backs’ with this unfiltered and direct messaging on how to excel in business. 

Melbourne’s pre-eminent caterer for the rich and famous, Bruce Keebaugh of The Big Group explains what is happening with major Australian sporting events amidst the pandemic, along with the future of retail, mental health, and dignity in the industry. Tune in for a really, entertaining interview with a Melburnian celebrity. 

Celebrity Chef Shane Delia reveals the making of Melbourne's successful Providoor during the 2020 lock down, and ultimately reinventing Melbourne’s hospitality landscape to bring the restaurant experience to customers' homes. Chef and owner of Maha and Biggie Smalls, is well known for hosting his own TV shows, Spice Journey and Recipe For Life. Shane shares his insights and learnings from within the hospitality industry, and how to apply them in today’s environment.