North Ireland Retail Consortium
Our mission is to make a positive difference to the retail industry and the customers it serves, today and in the future
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
EventMicro Working Group (York) -
Tue 17 February10:30 - 14:30Food Standards Agency, Foss House, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PR.
EventRoundtableBRC - Bank of England Directors' Round Table
Wed 11 February11:00Microsoft Teams
EventConferenceCommunity MeetingBRC Product Safety Insights Forum
Wed 4 February12:30 - 17:00The Form Rooms, Covent Garden
EventWebinarBRC 2025 Round-Up Briefing
Wed 21 January11:00 - 12:15Livestorm
EventCommunity MeetingBRC Breakfast Roundtable on Paddleboards with DBT and Paddle UK
Wed 21 January08:45 - 12:00BRC HQ, The Form Rooms, 22 Tower Street, London WC2H 9NS
EventCommunity MeetingBRC Corporate Affairs Community Meeting - December 2025
Thu 18 December11:00
EventFood Net Zero Group Q4 25
Tue 9 December15:00 - 16:00Teams
EventAdvertising - Meet ASA to discuss current issues
Mon 8 December14:15 - 15:15Teams
EventCommunity MeetingDecember Property Community Meeting
Wed 3 December15:00 - 16:00
EventOnline - Community CallEUDR Sprint Group
Wed 3 December15:00 - 16:00Teams
Why join the NIRC
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
Supercharge your Learning
Drive business growth by elevating your and your businesses’ leadership skills and knowledge, developing talent and improving retention
Harness best-in-class Market Intelligence
Robust data, benchmarks and monitors to help you track performance and make informed business decisions
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
Become a member
Our members come with many different needs. To reflect this, we offer three membership types: Retail Member, Associate Member and Trade Association Member.