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?
What's Coming Up
What's Coming Up
Monday 12 October, 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Bitesize Masterclass
Race and resilience
To mark Black History Month and World Mental Health Day, this 30-minute bitesize masterclass explores the relationship between race, wellbeing and resilience. Our experts will explore the emotional impact of navigating racial bias, stereotypes and expectations. We'll share practical tips and strategies to support wellbeing and build resilience when navigating challenging experiences.
Tuesday 3 November - Daytime
In-person ticketed event
The 2026 Inclusion Summit
This year’s Inclusion Summit theme of “Performance with Purpose” signals a decisive shift in how organisations across Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail understand leadership, value creation and long‑term success.
Tuesday 3 November - Evening
In-person ticketed event
The 2026 inclusion in Awards
Some work doesn’t make headlines. But it changes lives. And it deserves to be seen. The inclusion in Awards return to recognise organisations, teams and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to inclusion in the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail sectors.
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