Harvir Dhillon

Economist, BRC

Harvir is an economist at the BRC, focussing on the big trends within the retail sector and the macroeconomy more broadly. Primarily leading on our Shop Price, Economic Briefing, and Retail Jobs publications, he closely monitors economic activity as well as the cost of living in the UK

James Hardiman

Senior Analyst, BRC

Prior to joining the Retail Insight and Analytics team at the BRC, James gained first-hand experience in the retail industry from the front line through to operational management.
At the BRC, his responsibilities include the gathering and analysis of data regarding market conditions for the trade association’s regular publications, surveys, and campaigns. He also provides in-depth commentary for a variety of their regular reports, including the Retail Sales Monitor, Shop Price Index, Vacancy & Footfall reports.

Kris Hamer

Director of Insight, BRC

Kris Hamer leads the BRC Insight team and the delivery of all insight publications and events. He has spent his career working for UK retailers including Tesco, Waitrose, ASDA and SSP Group both instore and in central operations, leading teams that delivered analytical insights and operational change.

Kris has a PhD in applied statistical modelling of retail performance data and is a fellow of Henley Business School.