BRC Retail Masters
2 - 5 March 2026, The Form Rooms, Covent Garden
A Strategic Leadership Programme for Senior Retail Executives
The BRC Retail Masters Programme is an advanced leadership experience for senior leaders who are directly shaping the future of retail.
As the industry evolves at pace, today’s retail executives must lead with clarity, navigate complexity, and drive transformation across their organisations.
This programme is designed to build the strategic capabilities needed to lead at the highest level—focusing on operational excellence, cross-functional leadership, and future-focused thinking.
Through expert-led sessions, peer collaboration, and practical application, participants will gain the insights and tools to strengthen their impact on people, profit, and sustainable progress.
Who Should Attend?
Senior retail leaders across operations, customer experience, finance, and more—ready to lead with impact and drive transformation.
Key Benefits
- Understand retail’s future—from macro trends to transformation
- Lead confidently through change
- Deliver initiatives that balance profit and purpose
- Connect with peers and industry experts
- Apply practical insights directly to your role
- Tackle complex challenges with innovative strategies
- Accelerate your career growth
How it's delivered
Thrive LMS
Access all content, resources, and recordings in one place, at your convenience.
In-person learning
Join real-time sessions with industry experts and peers.
Peer collaboration
Connect, share, and learn with fellow retail leaders.
Expert Speakers
Hear directly from CEOs, academics, and industry pioneers shaping the future of retail.
Retail Masters Brochure 2026
Programme at a Glance
Navigating Macro Trends in Retail
Explore the forces shaping the future of retail—from global economic shifts to consumer behaviour trends. Understand how senior leaders can anticipate change and position their organisations for long-term success.
Driving Performance Across Retail Functions
Deep dive into the operational pillars of retail success. Examine key areas including customer experience, digital transformation, sustainability, AI integration, and talent strategy.
Understanding Retail’s Broader Impact
Gain insights into how market dynamics, policy, and external pressures influence retail strategy. Learn from guest speakers across sectors to broaden your leadership lens.
Leading Change with Confidence
Build the strategic capabilities needed to lead transformation. Explore themes such as business model innovation, inclusion and culture, government relations, and the future of retail leadership.
Applying Insight to Real-World Strategy
Engage in experiential learning activities focused on a chosen organisation. Develop and refine a strategic business review that reflects your leadership thinking and organisational impact.
Presenting Vision and Impact
Share your strategic review with a panel of experts. Showcase your development, thought leadership, and readiness to shape the future of retail. Conclude with a fireside chat featuring a prominent CEO.
Speakers
BRC Support
Programme Designers
Jonathan Reynolds
Deputy Dean & Associate Professor in Retail Marketing | Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Real Stories, Real Impact
So many people in this industry share the same fears and concerns around not being good enough or lacking confidence in their role. This programme enables you in a safe space to be curious, ask those questions and stretch your own lens. I have discussed topics and areas I would never typically venture and its been invaluable
The programme will push you out of your comfort zone, challenge you with long days, and immerse you in more learning than you’ve likely experienced in four days. But you’ll come out standing taller and stronger than before! Highly recommended—I was initially hesitant about attending, but I ended up grateful to my employer for the investment.
Clear your mind and be open to anything. Be brave and push yourself to be involved and share your own experience. Enjoy everyday and do not be fearful of the project, it is a safe environment with a huge support network.
- Early-bird Pricing: £3195 (Limited Availability)
- Standard Pricing: £3,395
- Early-bird Price: £3,495 (Limited Availability)
- Standard Price: £3,695
Reserve a Place
Applications are now OPEN.
Early-bird discount available till December 2026. Click below to register your interest and receive updates.