Retail Disruption & Resilience: What Australian Brands Must Know in 2025

Retail at a Crossroads: How Australian Brands Can Navigate Disruption in 2025

The Australian retail industry is no stranger to change. But this year, the pace and scale of disruption—from legacy brand failures to international competitors entering the market—are pushing businesses to rethink the fundamentals.

If you're leading a retail business in Australia, you're likely already feeling the pressure to respond swiftly, strategically, and with confidence. At Remira Australia, we believe resilience begins with clarity—about demand, operations, and the customer journey.

When Iconic Brands Falter: The Jeanswest Story

Jeanswest’s recent collapse—its second in just five years—is a stark reminder of what’s at stake when operational rigidity meets market complexity. Despite a multi-million dollar sale campaign, the brand was unable to secure a buyer or keep physical stores open. The core issue? A business model that didn’t keep pace with evolving consumer expectations and digital engagement.

It’s not enough to have loyal customers or a known brand. Without real-time demand visibility and agile inventory control, even the most established retailers risk falling behind.

Global Disruptors Are Raising the Stakes

The acquisition of The Reject Shop by Canadian discount chain Dollarama signals a new era for value retail in Australia. With plans to double store numbers over the next decade, local brands will face heightened competition—particularly on price, availability, and experience.

For large-scale retailers, this isn't just a threat—it's a cue to sharpen operations. Whether that means reducing lead times, improving shelf-level accuracy, or aligning merchandising with actual demand, the opportunity lies in proactive transformation.

AI and Automation Are Driving a New Standard

Australian consumers are now conditioned to expect seamless, always-on service—whether shopping online, in-store, or both. Behind the scenes, retailers must be equally responsive.

At Remira, we work with leading retail businesses to implement AI-powered forecasting, agile replenishment systems, and real-time analytics that help anticipate shifts and make smarter decisions, faster.

It’s not about replacing intuition—it’s about giving your teams the insight and tools to act on it.

Resilience is Built on Clarity

What’s clear from recent events is that success in 2025 and beyond won’t be defined by size or legacy, but by the ability to respond—decisively and intelligently—to market demands.

Remira Australia is here to help retail leaders make those decisions with confidence. Our integrated platform connects planning, procurement, inventory, and supply chain to one source of truth—designed for the scale and complexity of modern retail.

If your team is ready to bring clarity to complexity, let’s start a conversation.