ABOUT SRC

Our mission is to make a positive difference to the retail industry and the customers it serves

Discover Src

Retail is an exciting, diverse and dynamic industry undergoing transformational change. The SRC’s mission is to make a positive difference to the industry and its customers. The SRC leads the industry and works to shape and influence debates that will make that positive difference. We care about the careers of people in our industry, the communities retail touches and competitiveness – our 3Cs.

The SRC publishes leading indicators on Scottish retail sales, footfall and shop vacancies and our policy positions are informed by our membership and determined by the SRC’s Board.

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Our priority campaigns

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    Retail 2020

    Scotland's retail industry is undergoing seismic shift. We are building momentum on the journey to better jobs.
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    BUSINESS RATES

    Ensuring fundamental reform of business rates is recognised and acted on.
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    BREXIT IN SCOTLAND

    Retailers and Scotland as a whole benefit from an open, outward-looking and liberal approach to trade.

Our 3 Cs

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    Competitiveness

    Find out more about how we help the industry to remain competitive.
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    Communities

    We work to support the industy's contribution to local communities, ensuring product integtity and building consumer trust.
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    Careers

    From training and skills to employment law, we work with our members on all aspects of retail career development.

Interested in joining?

Our members are critical in enabling us to make a positive difference to the retail industry. We’re here to support you.

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    RETAIL MEMBERSHIP: For UK retailers and trade associations

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    Associate membership: for suppliers of services to the retail industry

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    Retail Insight subscription: for financial institutions

  • free access to the latest retail insights and analytics reports

Join BRC

FIND OUT ABOUT WHAT WE’RE UP TO

  • NEWS

    Get the latest news from the BRC on the changing face of retail and the work we do to make a positive difference to the industry and the customers it serves.

  • JOIN

    We have three types of membership: Retailer and Trade Association; Associate; and Retail Insight Subscriber. Find out which type of membership is right for you.

  • SUCCESS STORIES

    Read about how we've influenced the issues and opportunities that matter to the industry.