Australia's retail sector is undergoing its most significant structural shift since the emergence of modern shopping centres in the 1980s. The industry generates more than $420 billion in annual turnover and employs approximately 1.35 million Australians, yet the business models that sustained retailers for decades are being fundamentally challenged.
Discretionary spending remains under pressure as households prioritise essentials amid elevated interest rates and cost-of-living pressures. At the same time, global platforms such as Temu and Shein are reshaping competitive dynamics, mid-market retailers face margin compression, and the economics of large store networks are being re-evaluated.
Our team brings proven experience across supermarkets, apparel, specialty retail, marketplaces, and big-box formats. We work alongside directors and leadership teams to build actionable turnaround and growth plans grounded in real economic realities.
With Olvera, you'll partner with advisors who can move from initial assessment to cash preservation within weeks. We embed as part of your team, design executable strategies efficiently, and align our fee structure with your outcomes.
Grocery & Liquor 
Apparel, Footwear & Accessories 
Department Stores & Discount Variety
Online Marketplaces & eCommerceFour-week diagnostic across stores and online to identify margin leakages, as well as store-level P&L analysis to prioritise closures, resets, or refits. We also create a true landed-margin model by channel, so retailers can see exactly where profitability is being eroded.
Establish integrated sales forecasting and inventory planning processes to reduce aged stock and excess product lines, alongside strategies to convert surplus inventory into cash. We also manage supplier term renegotiations, payment scheduling, and rebate recovery to unlock working capital.
Assess trade area performance against occupancy costs to identify opportunities for lease renegotiation, restructuring, or exiting low-yield sites. Our team also prepares robust landlord packs backed by evidence, supporting any abatements or CAPEX contributions.
With decades of combined restructuring and advisory experience, our team offers sound advice in all business scenarios.
We focus on maximising returns and planning for the best outcomes. With milestones and value-based billings, our goal is always to find the right solutions first.
Working in small teams, we believe in delivering creative, executable plans. Our team is highly resource-driven, utilising our vast networks whenever possible.
We see the people and potential behind the numbers. Our service is personable and long-term focused, with the right balance between financial and individual.
Damien develops strategic solutions for groups dealing in crisis management and/or distress investment.
Neil Cussen, a leading authority in insolvency and restructuring, offers 35 years of experience, excelling in asset tracing, business recovery, and cross-border insolvencies.
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