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Bringing together retail CEOs, government and experts to share insight and market intelligence on critical issues facing UK retailers

This Community comprises CEOs and MDs of UK Member Retailers, or their designated deputies. Through it, BRC CEO Helen Dickinson brings together a network of industry leaders to share insight, thought-leadership and market intelligence.

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Objectives

1

Deliver in-person discussions on key issues on retail CEO’s agendas

2

Convene retail CEOs for calls with ministers, other stakeholders and industry experts

3

Amplify our collective voice to maximise the impact of our lobbying.

4

Help member companies harness the full benefits of BRC membership by maximising CEO engagement

5

Ensure we are tuned in to the concerns of retail CEOs

Helen hosts regular conference calls or face-to-face forums giving members opportunities to not only to hear from guests but also to share perspectives with each other in a confidential space, helping you influence and better anticipate, prepare for and interpret market and regulatory changes. Recent guests include:

  • Jonathan Reynolds MP, Business Secretary 
  • Bridget Phillipson MP, Education Secretary 
  • Sarah Cardell, CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority 

Summaries of calls and forums are available in the CEO Community Hub.

Retail member CEOs are automatically placed in this Community. If there has been a change of CEO in your business and they would like to join the Community, please email Pauline Kavanagh.

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What our members say

  • Nick Wilkinson

    The BRC allows a fiercely competitive sector to come together on some of the most important issues of the day. When it focuses on the long term topics that require well considered political and legal change it is at its most effective.

    Nick WilkinsonCEO
  • Giles Hurley

    The BRC is invaluable in bringing retailers together to discuss crucial topics and then lobby the retailer message to government on our behalf. The BRC’s media presence and focus on promoting the interests of retailers allows us to align on issues impacting the sector.

    Giles HurleyCEO, UK & Ireland
  • Nick Orrin

    A very effective business network that provides insight and coordinates industry opinion.

    Nick OrrinCEO
  • Kari Rodgers

    The BRC continues to do an excellent job of supporting the retail sector and its individual members on a wide variety of issues.

    Kari RodgersUK Retail Director
  • Roisin Currie

    Adds a lot to our business, great sounding board, very well connected and able to influence.

    Roisin CurrieCEO
  • Peter Wood

    A positive and considered voice for our industry, useful learning/ business-focused communities that help our team in their roles, and data insights that help us benchmark our performance.

    Peter WoodCEO
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Community Manager

  • Helen Dickinson OBE

    Chief Executive

    Helen leads the team and sets the strategic direction of the BRC. She joined in January 2013 and has been working with retailers for over 25 years. In 2016 she was awarded an OBE for Services to Retail.

    Helen is passionate about diversity and inclusion in retail, she acts as the BRC’s Social Mobility Commission ambassador and was previously the Chair of Working Chance, a charity helping women offenders find employment.She is on the advisory board for Pennies, a charity which offers digital charity boxes to businesses, and was previously UK Head of Retail at KPMG.

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