Industry Influence Leverage the BRC’s role as the UK retail industry body with over 5,000 member businesses and £180bn in retail sales to position partnerships that reach a wide retailer audience, including major chains and suppliers.

Policy & Standards Target opportunities around sustainability, packaging, and food standards collaborations given their involvement in regulatory and industry working groups (e.g., packaging and recycling systems, Food Standards Agency partnerships).

Tech Adoption Offer technology-led solutions that align with the BRC’s data and analytics stack (Power BI, Tableau, Segment, Microsoft Dynamics) to help members track performance, consumer trends, and supply-chain efficiency.

Employer & Skills Propose programs and platforms for workforce development, apprenticeships, and student engagement in collaboration with retail members and educational partners, given industry focus on better jobs and youth pathways.

Networking & Events Engage through collaborations at industry events and joint initiatives (London Packaging Week, RTS 2026, town awards) to showcase co-branded solutions and drive lead generation among senior retail executives.