Driving retail forward
As the go-to trade association for UK retail businesses, our mission is to make a positive difference to retail, its customers and the community, today and in the future, by by influencing change and delivering member value through our communities, networks and the development of retail's next generation of leaders.
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Why join the BRC?

Have a Voice
Ensure you’re heard and your reputation protected through the strength of our influence with media, government and stakeholders

Influence our Lobbying
Anticipate, influence and interpret regulatory changes to mitigate their impact on your business

Build the leaders retail needs
Great retail starts with great leadership. BRC Leaders' Summer School develops the managers who keep your business moving. With experiential learning, executive coaching and a Business Simulator. In-person or virtual, June 2026

Access our Insight
Harness the power of our communities to access the best practice and thought leadership you need in an ever-evolving retail environment

Harness our Market Intelligence
Contextualise your business and make informed decisions with industry benchmarks, market monitors and economic forecasts

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What our members say


A great resource to have access to other retailers that are facing many of the same challenges as us.


A positive and considered voice for our industry, useful learning/ business-focused communities that help our team in their roles, and data insights that help us benchmark our performance.


The BRC is invaluable in bringing retailers together to discuss crucial topics and then lobby the retailer message to government on our behalf. The BRC’s media presence and focus on promoting the interests of retailers allows us to align on issues impacting the sector.


A great partnership, adding substantial value to many functions of the business, especially the ESG and People team.


A very effective business network that provides insight and coordinates industry opinion.


Adds a lot to our business, great sounding board, very well connected and able to influence.


The BRC continues to do an excellent job of supporting the retail sector and its individual members on a wide variety of issues.


A sense of solidarity, alignment of issues and purpose


As a major national retailer, Sue Ryder experiences many of the issues faced by other members of the BRC, we value the expertise and collective strength that is derived from our membership of this dynamic and forward-facing organisation
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