People are the heart of retail.

The industry is the largest private sector employer with around 3 million jobs and a further 2.7 million in UK supply chains. As the industry continues to transform, we aim to support retail’s role as a provider of more highly skilled jobs, and as a driver for equity, diversity and inclusion, representing the customers it serves and the colleagues that make up the industry’s vibrant workforce.

New technologies are helping create more efficient businesses, better customer experiences, and an evolution in the retail workforce. Upskilling is vital to harness this and support new business models. Leaders will need to maximise the opportunities and mitigate the risks.

The industry is committed to delivering lifelong learning opportunities and investing in apprenticeships and training. The BRC offers leadership development for retailers and advocates for a coordinated approach to employment, skills and training policies. Collaboration with government is in the backbone of this work.

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Sustainability Masterclass: Developing and delivering your strategy

07 October 2025
09:00
The Form Rooms
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Nature & Business Masterclass: Harnessing nature to deliver sustainable growth

11 September 2025
09:00
The Form Rooms
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Learning Forum – September Meetup

10 September 2025
15:30
The Form Rooms, 22 Tower Street
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Unlock Data Engineering Excellence

24 June 2025
12:00
Event
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BRC Leaders Summer School 2025

10 June 2025
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted
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Accelerate Your Success with AI Transformation

27 May 2025
12:00
Member Access
Meeting Note

HR Technical Call - Supreme Court Ruling on Interpretation of the Equality Act 2010

15 May 2025
Member Access
Article

BRC Responds to Skills Minister on Short Courses

12 May 2025
Article

Immigration updates

12 May 2025
Member Access
Article

Employment Rights Bill: Summary of Lords amendments

08 May 2025
Article

Build Your Talent Pipeline With Future Digital Leaders

08 May 2025
Article

Low Pay Commission consultation

02 May 2025
Member Access
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BRC Meets House of Lords Team on Employment Rights Bill

01 May 2025
Member Access
Meeting Note

HR Technical - Pay Gap Consultation

01 May 2025
Member Access
Article

Member Feedback - Sickness absences

01 May 2025
On demand

Why DEI Matters In Today's Climate

29 Apr 2025
Press Release

Employment Rights Bill putting “brakes on hiring”

29 Apr 2025
News

Treasury opens consultation on VAT relief for donations

29 Apr 2025
Article

Acas Conference - Resetting employments relations: building healthy workplaces to grow a strong economy

25 Apr 2025
Member Access
Meeting Note

BRC Meeting with Skills Minister - Growth and Skills Levy

24 Apr 2025