Our Partners & Associations

BRC

The voice of British retail. The British Retail Consortium is the trade association for retail businesses in the United Kingdom.  The BRC’s purpose is to make a positive difference to the retail industry and the customers it serves, today and in the future. The membership comprises over 200 major retailers - whether operating physical stores, multichannel or pureplay online - plus thousands of smaller, independent retailers through a number of niche retail Trade Associations that are themselves members of BRC. 

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Retail Systems

Retail Systems is the leading website for senior-level technology and business decision-makers in retail and e-commerce. We cover the latest news and analyse the biggest trends in retail technology, from in-store to e-commerce and everything in-between.

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Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Retail Technology Innovation Hub is a leading newswire and information hub for the global retail technology community. An independent source of expert news, views, analysis and research, Retail Technology Innovation Hub goes beyond the press releases and marketing hype. We regularly talk to retailers, tech suppliers, trade associations, analysts and consultants and tackle all the omnichannel retail topics that matter. 

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Rethink Retail

RETHINK Retail is your go-to destination for executive-led insights into the trends and innovations that are transforming the global retail landscape.

Through our award-winning podcasts, fresh, original and thought-provoking content series, and partnerships with the world’s leading retail events, we reach a growing audience of the top retail decision-makers and industry thought leaders.

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The Retail Bulletin

The Retail Bulletin is an independent online retail news and information resource. We provide a free daily news service five days a week as well as a Saturday roundup email from the week. Our website and free email news alerts help retailers keep abreast of breaking news stories, company results and the latest research in the sector.

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 365 Retail

Retail technology is revolutionizing the way that stores and businesses operate, offering new and improved ways to engage with customers and streamline operations. From self-checkout kiosks to artificial intelligence-powered sales assistants, the options are endless and are quickly being adopted by retailers around the world.

365 Retail is an interactive platform showcasing the latest innovations in retail technology. Using our 10-year experience we share the latest retail technology updates covering news, trends, analysis and opinion in the physical, e-commerce and social space. We also offer unique networking events and work alongside some of the leading retail technology events throughout the world.

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 Retail Technology Review

RetailTechnologyReview.com is a feature-rich website dedicated to the products and solutions needs of end users within the retail sector. The site’s content includes everything from Mobile Computing, RFID, Printing & Labelling, EPoS systems, Kiosk technology and Surveillance & Security through to current news, informed opinion articles and key events on the retail calendar.

RetailTechnologyReview.com is read at senior level across the entire European retail industry and offers online promotion and advertising options for manufacturers and suppliers of IT hardware and software solutions. News on the retail supply chain and in-store technology is delivered across multiple platforms ensuring our readers can access current and up-to-date information on the device that best suits them.

We are interested in hearing about and publicising all developments and giving the opportunity for organisations of all sizes to highlight their involvement and expertise among a wider audience.

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 A1 Retail Magazine 

Established in 2010, A1 Retail magazine is a recognised B2B publication covering the latest industry news, inspiring projects, comments from leading experts, as well as trade events, exhibitions and awards. Celebrating over 120 issues, A1 Retail focuses on the current trends and topics challenging the retail sector.  

Published 11 times a year as a digital edition and print edition available at industry events, A1 Retail reaches the key decision makers and specifiers across the retail sector.

Available to read on our successful newly relaunched website and social media channels which are updated daily with up-to-the-minute industry news, A1 Retail is the first place for news in your industry.

Stay one step ahead and subscribe to receive a FREE copy of A1 Retail direct to your inbox on the A1 Retail website today: www.a1retailmagazine.com/magazine/subscribe

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 Premier Retail

Premier Retail is a magazine focusing on the latest developments in the Retail Design Industry. Each issue of PREMIER RETAIL will highlight projects currently taking shape throughout the UK and overseas, covering everything from high end chain stores right through to supermarkets.

We are interested in hearing about and publicising all developments and giving the opportunity for organisations of all sizes to highlight their involvement and expertise among a wider audience.

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Green Retail World 

Green Retail World is a media and events platform, monitoring developments in ‘eco-friendly’ retailing, and providing a forum for debate around retail’s green agenda. Read our breaking news, in-depth features and industry good practice tracker to keep up with the latest hot topics, as the sector ramps up its focus on the planet and participates in the race towards carbon reduction and net zero in the years ahead.

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Retail Focus

Retail Focus is an international industry-leading design publication, website, social and events company serving the retail design industry.

Retail Focus is driven by innovation and design and offers unique insight for every professional, on all projects, throughout the design process. 

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BIRA

Bira utilises strength in numbers of thousands of independent retailers to negotiate special terms on key business outgoings like card processing, business banking, buying and many more. Questions or issues surrounding employment law, HR, health and safety, tax and VAT can be directed towards the legal advisors at Bira legal, which retailers have unlimited access to as part of the Bira legal service that’s built into the cost of membership. For employment matters there’s £50,000 indemnity cover included too. Bira work as the voice of independent high street businesses, fighting for a level playing field for the independent sector. They influence the media, change Government legislation and provide support on areas of strain like business rates, parking and staffing. Join today to access savings for your business and support their efforts to keep our UK high streets diverse

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Pennies

Pennies is an award-winning fintech charity making digital giving affordable, sustainable, and feel-good.  As a trusted leader in digital micro-donations, Pennies has created a movement that encourages giving, helps charities make a greater impact and gives the public a way to donate without cash, as part of their daily lives.

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Retail Trust 

From 1832 onwards, the Retail Trust has been caring for and protecting the lives of people working in retail. We believe the health of our colleagues is the foundation they need to flourish in both work and life, creating a more sustainable and successful future for retail.

The Retail Trust has transformed itself many times over nearly 200 years. Adapting to the needs of the industry to provide the health and life support that ensures the sector’s people thrive, the next generation of retailers find work and former colleagues are looked after.  The very first Chairman, Thomas Helps, described the purpose of the charity: “To promote the happiness and interests of those engaged in the trade.”

This still holds true today and guides everything we do. We believe in it so passionately, our charity has become a movement with a very clear cause: to create hope, health and happiness for everyone in retail.

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