The Retail Podcast - British Retail Consortium

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 convenience, Mike talks to us about how businesses can improve their digital experience through interacting with their audience and owning their full customer journey.  To find out more about how you can work with Medallia to accelerate and improve your digital transformation, reach out to Richard Evans (mailto:revans@medallia.com) or visit our Medallia Retail solutions page. (https://www.medallia.com/solutions/retail/)   If you would like to find out more about the work of the BRC, please visit http://brc.org.uk, or contact Kyle, BRC Head of Retail Insights and Analytics, at kyle.monk@brc.org.uk (mailto:kyle.monk@brc.org.uk)

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 the impact it is already having in the first two weeks of 2021

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 of the transition period (https://brc.org.uk/media/676593/597143-brc-publication-01.pdf) ' you can find the best insight, key dates, and what you need to do now to prepare your business before the end of the year. Make sure that you understand what new certificates will need to accompany your goods, who is responsible for POAO formalities, what types of goods will be affected, and how to identify the risks your business may face. 

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 experience as the pandemic affects in-person shopping.  A 'fundamental shift in retail' is something that has been talked about for a long time now, with new challenges and transformation always a part of the retail landscape, but how and why is this time different?

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

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 awaited Airbus WTO decision means for tariffs on US imported goods to the UK and EU.

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 to make sure your business is ready. 

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 the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. 

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...

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 John Hume.

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 the coming months...

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 much much more…  Recorded on 2nd July.

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

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

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.

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

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 Deborah O'Neill from Oliver Wyman to discuss where retailers are getting it wrong, where they can improve, and the opportunities for retailers to launch Greenfielding projects.

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 insights into the some of the challenges and solutions. Tune in to hear our discussions on workforce productivity, the impact of new legislation, the role of data and technology and the keys to successfully implementing new workforce management strategies.

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 (https://nbkretail.com/)  and continue the conversation about the future of retail using #ReinventionRetail.

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 to a no deal? Get facts, stats and thinking about Brexit at https://brc.org.uk/making-a-difference/priorities