The North Ireland Retail Consortium’s mission is to make a positive difference to the retail industry and the customers it serves.
We tell the story of retail, work with our members to drive positive change and use our expertise and influence to create an economic and policy environment that enables retail businesses to thrive and consumers to benefit. Our advocacy positions are informed by our membership in Northern Ireland.
The devolved administration and Assembly in Northern Ireland are responsible for many levers affecting retail and consumers e.g. non-domestic rates and reliefs, local taxes and charges, as well as a plethora of regulations including on the environment and public health.
Membership of the NIRC is a a benefit of membership of the British Retail Consortium, at no extra cost. It is not possible to be a member of the NIRC without being a member of the BRC.
Meet the team

Neil Johnston
Director, Northern Ireland Retail Consortium
Neil Johnston is the Director of the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium. He has worked in public affairs and policy work in Northern Ireland for over 25 years. He has worked for a diverse range of organisations including the Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors, the BBC, the RSPB and Northern Ireland’s leading health charity, Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke.
News
EventLeadership ProgrammeBRC Leadership Essentials [October Cohort]
Tue 16 Mar '27 - Tue 27 Apr '27Thrive LMS & Teams
EventLeadership ProgrammeBRC Retail Masters 2027
Mon 15 - Thu 18 MarThe Form Rooms, Covent Garden- Member Access
EventScotland in 2027: Virtual member briefing
Mon 25 January15:00 - 16:00
EventLeadership ProgrammeBRC Leadership Essentials [January Cohort]
Tue 19 Jan '27 - Tue 2 Mar '27Thrive LMS & Teams
EventCommunity MeetingMicro WG - December 2026
Wed 16 December10:00 - 11:00Teams
EventAnnual catch up with ASA
Tue 8 December12:00 - 13:00Teams
EventCorporate Affairs Festive Networking Drinks 2026
Wed 2 December18:30 - 21:00The Form Rooms, 22 Tower Street, WC2H 9NS
EventCommunity MeetingDecember Property Community Meeting
Wed 2 December15:00 - 16:00MS Teams
EventExternal EventConferenceIn PersonElectrical Product Safety Conference 2026
Thu 26 November09:00 - 17:00Church House, London- Member Access
EventCommunity MeetingInvitation to Seminar on the UK Economy & Retail Trading Conditions - 24 November, Edinburgh
Tue 24 November12:30 - 14:00Burness Paull LLP, 50 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
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