Diversity in Retail is Devoted to Increasing Inclusion Across Retail
Diversity in Retail is Devoted to Increasing Inclusion Across Retail
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The Inclusion Summit returns for a fifth year!
We believe that through collaboration we can amplify the impact of individual inclusion initiatives and together we can have a bigger, louder voice for the good of the Retail sector.
We believe that through collaboration we can amplify the impact of individual inclusion initiatives and together we can have a bigger, louder voice for the good of the Retail sector.
Our joint mission with WiHTL is to support companies across the Retail, Hospitality, Travel and Leisure industry to create diverse and inclusive environments and positively impact 5 million employees globally by 2030.
Our joint mission with WiHTL is to support companies across the Retail, Hospitality, Travel and Leisure industry to create diverse and inclusive environments and positively impact 5 million employees globally by 2030.
What We Do
What We Do
Advocate, inspire, raise awareness
Advocate, inspire, raise awareness
We conduct research and provide equity, diversity and inclusion content that is relevant and inspiring.
We conduct research and provide equity, diversity and inclusion content that is relevant and inspiring.
Share and learn from others
Share and learn from others
We nurture collaboration and sharing across the industry, creating multiple opportunities to interact and identify best practices that work in the Retail sector.
We nurture collaboration and sharing across the industry, creating multiple opportunities to interact and identify best practices that work in the Retail sector.
Co-create solutions
Co-create solutions
We support companies and executives in building a diverse talent pipeline through cross-industry leadership development programmes.
We support companies and executives in building a diverse talent pipeline through cross-industry leadership development programmes.
Support Organisations on their journey
Support Organisations on their journey
We create bespoke solutions for our members when they need additional or deeper support to progress their inclusion journey, driving organisational growth.
Our Collaboration Community reaches over 1.5 million employees
Our Collaboration Community reaches over 1.5 million employees
Be a part of our ever-growing Collaboration Community of companies and individuals committed to creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces.
We believe that no single company can make progress with the inclusion agenda on its own. Through collaboration we are able to have a greater impact on progressing inclusion in Retail and in society as a whole.
The Inclusion Maturity Curve
The Inclusion Maturity Curve
In 2025, over 95 of the UK’s foremost organisations across the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail sectors participated, and this figure looks set to rise in 2026. Will your organisation be among them?
Developed in partnership with the Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice at Oxford Brookes Business School, the Inclusion Maturity Curve is a unique, industry-backed framework. This assessment enables you to measure the maturity and impact of your company’s inclusion initiatives, policies and practices and the progress you are making in building a diverse and inclusive organisation.
"Taking part in the Maturity Curve has really helped us as a business deliver on being a best-in-class employer." Kirstie Loveridge, Executive Vice President, People and Culture at AEG Europe
Watch the full testimonial video.
Would you like to discover how to link your inclusion initiatives to tangible business results?
Learn more and take part
What's Coming Up
What's Coming Up
Tuesday 2 June, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Webinar
Leading Well: Real Strategies for Balance, Wellbeing & Avoiding Burnout
What does it really take to sustain performance and wellbeing as a senior woman in today’s demanding work environment? In this honest and practical session, senior women from across the industry share their lived experiences offering real-world strategies for managing pressure, setting boundaries and protecting energy without compromising ambition. This is a human conversation, grounded in reality, that goes beyond theory to explore what actually works. Expect practical tips, relatable insights and actionable approaches to help you navigate complexity, maintain balance and avoid burnout while continuing to thrive in your career.
Thursday 18 June, 1:00pm to 1:30pm
Bitesize Masterclass
Inclusive Support Before, During and After Parental Leave
How an employee is treated around parental leave shapes retention, progression, and trust. This bitesize masterclass, aimed at line managers, leaders and HR professionals, will explore best practice behaviours to support new parents, and how to have confident, respectful conversations before, during and after parental leave.
Wednesday 1 July, 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Bitesize Masterclass
Accessible Communication in the Workplace
Accessible communication isn’t about disability alone - it benefits everyone. This bitesize masterclass will help you understand what accessible communication actually means and provide simple, practical techniques to make emails, meetings, and documents more easy to understand, access and engage with.
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