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22: BRC Trade Podcast - Goodbye William!

On today's podcast we sadly say goodbye to William Bain, our BRC trade expert. William has been with the BRC for over 4 years, so we have a look back at what has changed in UK trade over the past...

21: How has the Brexit trade deal affected E-Commerce?

Following the turn of the new year, we've seen the UK and the EU embark on a new chapter in their trading relationship. With a host of new rules and regulations in effect (and many more still to come) experts...

20: Navigating new consumer priorities post-pandemic

It's hard to figure out how customers will behave post pandemic, so we've brought in the experts... In this podcast from the BRC and AlixPartners, we look at what the research says, looking at the ways in the reopening might mirror...

19: BRC Trade Podcast - Leadership changes in Northern Ireland!

Join experts from the BRC as we look at the leadership issues within the DUP, the newly ratified Trade and Cooperation Agreement with EU, and what's on the horizon in other trade talks for the UK. 

18: BRC Trade Podcast - Things are getting messy with the EU!

Join experts from the BRC as we discuss enforcement action from the European Commission, another delay of border checks, and how things are looking in the early weeks outside the single market and customs union. 

17: BRC Trade Podcast - How are things working post-Brexit?

Join experts from the BRC for a look at how things are progressing in Ireland/Northern Ireland with implementing the protocol, and how things are faring in the UK and Brussels following Brexit and the application of the new Trade agreement...

16: The impact of COVID on your retail property

The pressures of the current lockdown situation have accelerated the balance between in-person and online shopping, which in turn has had a significant impact on how many retailers see their stores and property portfolios. Retailers are increasingly looking for support in...

15: Transform, accelerate and take the lead in digital transformation

In the latest episode of the BRC Podcast we talk to Mike Debnar, Principal, Retail and Digital Innovation at Medallia, to look at how some retail brands have been able to set themselves apart during the COVID-19 pandemic. A specialist in...

14: BRC Trade Podcast - What Is In The Deal?

Join experts from the BRC for a look at what is in the newly agreed trade deal between the EU and UK.  We look at how it impacts different parts of the industry, what retailers need to look out for, and...

13: Importing EU Products Of Animal Origin into Great Britain from January 1st

We talk to experts from the BRC and Deloitte into the upcoming law changes on Products Of Animal Origins, coming into effect from January 1st. In Deloitte's new guide 'Importing EU Products of Animal Origin into Great Britain at the end...

12: How COVID-19 Is Driving A Fundamental Shift In Retail

Kyle Monk, Director of Insight at the BRC, talks to experts from AlixPartners about the acceleration of digital during COVID-19, and how retailers are adapting their technology to suit their customers. We look at how retailers can improve their customer...

11: BRC Trade Podcast - Five Weeks Left, One Way Or Another

Join experts from the BRC as we discuss the latest from Brexit negotiations, the changing messaging coming out of Number 10, and the situation in Northern Ireland

10: BRC Trade Podcast - Is It Now Or Never For A Deal?

Join experts from the BRC as we look at whether is a deal still possible this autumn, where the continuing stand-off and legal measures taken by the European Commission against the UK leave the Protocol, and what will the long...

9: BRC Podcast - Are You Prepared For The End Of the Transition Period?

Join experts from the BRC and Deloitte as we look into ways in which UK retailers need to be preparing their VAT and customs processes ahead of the January 1st deadline. Get practical advice on what you can do now...

8: BRC Trade Podcast - Brexit Tempers Flaring!

With the issues around the UK Internal Market Bill causing huge controversy both in Westminster and Brussels, experts from the BRC sat down to discuss the state of negotiations, the impact on a US trade deal, and the Impact on...

7: BRC Trade Podcast - Brexit Negotiations Stalling

Join experts from the BRC as we discuss the latest in UK-EU trade negotiations, the political fallout from 'Golfgate', and the outlook for the UK with only 4 months to go in the transition period...

6: BRC Trade Podcast - A Vacation For Negotiations?

Join experts from the BRC as we discuss the current state of UK-EU negotiations, Trade Secretary Liz Truss heading stateside this week to ward off the potential of tariffs on UK goods, and the death of parliamentarian and peace activist...

5: BRC Trade Podcast - Preparations For January 1st Accelerating

Join experts from the BRC and NIRC as we look at the chances of a deal being ratified by the end of October, lack of clarity on the Northern Ireland border, and what retailers need to watch out for in...

4: BRC Trade Podcast – The Extension Deadline Has Passed

The UK will be leaving the single market and customs union on 1 January next year. We look at all the implications for this huge development on the UK-EU relationship, how negotiations are progressing, the impact on Northern Ireland, and...

3: BRC Trade Podcast - Is Autumn The Crunch Time?

All the latest analysis from the UK governments new border announcements, EU-UK negotiation developments, and some rapidly approaching deadlines...

2: Trade Policy Podcast - UK/EU Sticking Points and Developments in Ireland/Northern Ireland

Join experts from the British Retail Consortium for a detailed look at the latest developments in international trade negotiations

1: BRC Trade Podcast - Supply Chain Uncertainty and International Trade Developments

We talk to Trade Policy Adviser William Bain on the impacts of COVID-19 on global supply chains, developments in UK-EU negotiations, and what retailers can do in the face of this uncertainty.

BRC Learning Live Podcast

An abridged version of our panel discussion from BRC Learning Live, 10th of March.

The Importance of Data in Retail with Oliver Wyman

To understand more about how data is changing the world of retail, we sat down with Oliver Wyman, global leaders in management consultancy. In a wide ranging conversation, BRC Head of Insights and Analytics Kyle Monk talked to Nick Harrison and...

Build, retain and empower your workforce

We’ve taken some time out to chat with the experts about how you can build, retain and empower your retail workforce. Neil Pickering and Donna Stephenson from Kronos, help us explore what’s going on in the retail workplace and offer their...

Reinvention Retail 2030: Natalie Berg

Ever wondered what shopping will be like in the year 2030?   In the seventh and final #ReinventionRetail podcast, Natalie Berg, the retail analyst & Founder at NBK Retail, reveals the fate of stores and shopping.    Learn more about Natalie at https://nbkretail.com and continue...

We're back with a BRC Brexit podcast. William Bain, our Brexit policy lead and Aodhan Connolly, our Director in Northern Ireland, analyse what the the latest political developments mean, and ask the question: are we now on an express route...

Reinvention Retail 2030: Elias Jahshan

What will retail be like in the year 2⃣0⃣3⃣0⃣?   Find out in our latest #ReinventionRetail podcast. Elias Jahshan, the Editor of Retail Gazette, speaks from the future in the sixth episode in the series and reveals some of the practical challenges...

Reinvention Retail 2030: Howard Saunders

The year is 2030 and the world has changed. Howard Saunders, the retail futurist, stars in the fifth episode in the series and sends a message to the present day about the interplay between technology and humanity.    Continue the conversation using...

Reinvention Retail 2030: Jonathan Reynolds

Our exploration of the future continues. The fourth episode in the series features Jonathan Reynolds, Director of the Oxford Institute of Retail Management - Said Business School, University of Oxford, who reports back from the year 2030 about the ways that...

Reinvention Retail 2030: Martin Newman

More audio files from the year 2030... In the third podcast in the series, Martin Newman - The Customer Experience Champion, bestselling author and Chair of our #ReinventionRetail event - speaks to the present day about the changing consumer landscape. Continue the...

Reinvention Retail 2030: Andrew Busby

We have audio files from the year 2030 and we’re sharing them with the world. In this second podcast in the series, Andrew Busby, Founder & CEO of Retail Reflections, and a speaker at our forthcoming #ReinventionRetail event, sends a message...

Brexit: rolling extensions or last chance saloon?

The EU and UK have agreed a further delay to Brexit until Halloween. So NOW WHAT?

Reinvention Retail 2030: Clare Bailey

We’ve received audio files from the year 2030, which we will share with you as podcasts.  The world seems to be a very different place - retail has been reinvented, as you may expect. 

Is March really crunch time for Brexit?

Well? Is it?? In this episode, William Bain, the BRC's resident Brexit expert and Aodhán Connolly, NIRC director look at what March 2019 really means for Brexit. Learn more about the BRC's Brexit research at https://brc.org.uk/brexit-resource #Brexit #retail #BRC #nodealBrexit

Brexit! WHERE WILL IT END UP??!

Artificial and Intelligent?

How are retailers using AI? And where can you invest to get the best results and add real value to your business? Our Head of Insight and Analytics, Rachel Lund, talks to Andrew Fowkes, at SAS UK & Ireland, the...

New Waste and Resource Strategy for England: Implications for retailers

We talk with experts from ValPak - the leading producer responsibility compliance scheme in the UK, and DEFRA, about the new Government Strategy - what retailers need to know and how they need to respond.

Optimising the online customer journey

In this podcast, Rachel Lund, Head of Insights & Analytics at the BRC, alongside expert Doug Norton-Bilsby, Global VP of Retail & Consumer Products at ForgeRock, discuss in detail what identity management is and what it means for retail. It explores...

Brexit - will the deal see the light of day?

William Bain, our resident Brexit expert at the British Retail Consortium, explores everything you need to know about the Brexit deal and the implications for Northern Ireland with Aodhan Connolly, Director of the NIRC.  Learn more at https://brc.org.uk/making-a-difference/priorities/brexit  #Brexit #retail

The latest on Article 50 negotiations

All the latest developments from Westminster, Whitehall, Brussels and the Devolved Nations

Brexit: what the latest developments mean for retailers

William Bain, the BRC's Brexit and Trade Policy Lead assesses the latest developments since the Saltzburg Summit, where it really leaves us and what it all means for retailers.

Richard Pennycook on economic and political change

Why is trust and purpose so important for the retail industry? In this BRC podcast, Richard Pennycook, one of the pioneers of the retail industry and the former CEO of the Co-operative Group, discusses what he’s learnt about leadership, change and...

Cyber Security - Game Of Threats

Strong cyber security means strong commercial competitiveness. What can businesses do to ensure information security in the digital age? With cyber crime hitting the headlines, Hugo Rosemont of the BRC discusses the implications for retail businesses and offers advice on...