Darwin City Retailers Association Inc

28/10/2026

We had a fantastic Visual Merchandising workshop yesterday, delivered by the incredible Mon from Mon+Co Agency. Honestly - what that woman doesn't know about VM ain't worth knowing!

Also visited a few local businesses to put talk into action right then and there - Tommy Bahama, Life n Style Darwin, Blooms The Chemist Darwin Galleria, Magnolia Flower Merchants, Just Looking Boutique and The Dress Code Upstairs at Attitude for men.

Thanks to everyone who took part in this October Business Month event!

13/10/2026

🎄Christmas Markets in the Mall Stallholder EOIs now open!🎄

DCRA is excited to be bringing the Christmas Makers Markets in the Mall back to Darwin C*D, on Pageant Day Saturday 14 November 2026!

If you sell handmade, locally made or locally produced products, we'd love for you to be part of this festive community event, proudly sponsored by City of Darwin.

👉 Submit your EOI here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/N1eHLezs02

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12/10/2026

Brew Dreams Coffee Training just keeps on smashing it!

This year is the 4th year of what's become an iconic event in Darwin's barista world - congrats Prabin! We're looking forward to the 2026 Latte Art Smackdown 💪

🚨☕ THE SECRET IS OUT! ☕🚨

🔥 Battle of Darwin: Latte Art Smackdown 2026 is brewing something BIG!

💙💛 The NT Government is proudly sponsoring this year’s event! 🙌

A big thank you for supporting Darwin’s coffee community! ❤️

🏆 4th Annual Smackdown | November 2026
📍 Date & venue coming soon!

Darwin, get ready to SPILL THE MILK, not the secrets! 😂☕🔥

09/10/2026

It's Love Your Bookshop Day tomorrow, 10 October!

The Bookshop Darwin is celebrating by inviting your dogs to visit the shop. All puppies (and their owners) will receive 15% off purchases until close of business.

They are also running a special "Where's Wally?" competition. If you can find Wally amongst the books, you'll get to take home a special souvenir badge!

See you there 📚 💕

02/10/2026

🎄✨ Darwin’s Christmas spirit starts with our local retailers — and we’re inviting ALL Darwin C*D businesses to be part of it!

Entries are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Window Competition.

This year, we’re combining the festivities with Darwin’s biggest and best Christmas Pageant, so windows need to be ready for the big day on Saturday 14 November.

If you’ve got a shopfront in the C*D, dress it up, make it festive, and register for your chance to WIN a share of $3,500 in cash prizes!

It’s a brilliant opportunity to showcase your business, celebrate the season, and help create a magical Christmas experience for the whole community.

🗓 Registrations close Friday 13 November
🎄 Windows must be ready by Pageant Day — Saturday 14 November
📋Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DEFePJKddF

A huge thank you to City of Darwin for sponsoring this highly competitive and festive event!

16/09/2026

Thinking of starting, or already have a business with a shop front? Want to convert your browsers into buyers? Get registered for our interactive workshop to find out how!

https://obm.nt.gov.au/calendar/cal

10/09/2026

09/09/2026

WOW. Just WOW!

This week, Just Looking Boutique is turning 50! That's 50 years of owner Suzie dressing Darwin's community right here in the city.

And in true Suzie style, the customer gets the gifts, with a birthday sale happening for the whole of September!

So get in there, grab a bargain, and congratulate Suzie and the team on this massive achievement!

24/08/2026

Meet Nat, the lucky winner of our Mix 104.9 Staycation prize pack! As long term local business owner of Northern Profile Services, Nat understands the value of choosing local and, more importantly, having the time to leave the business behind for just a few hours.

By shouting out one of her Darwin city favourites Salvatores Cafe on the radio, Nat was able to do just that when she skipped away with an AMAZING haul of goodies, thanks to so many of our local retailers and businesses.

First stop - Darwin Ski Club for Darwin Festival's closing night show Hiatus Kaiyote - even visiting mum was impressed with what Darwin can turn on! Great music, food, people, weather and THAT sunset.

Next stop is a well deserved break away from life with the hubby:

Eat: Ella By Minoli, The Harvest Press, Kopi Stop
Stay: Darwin City Hotel
Shop: SeKada Lifestyle Co, Splash Swim & Resortwear, Sophie's Boutique & Gifts, Tropical GLO
Play: Cheekies Party Bike - Darwin

So go on, why don't YOU treat yourself and rediscover Darwin city too - honestly, you'll love it!

10/08/2026

You'll look GREAT whatever you're wearing to Darwin Festival! ...But here's a couple more options 🤩👗👡