Diversity in Retail is Devoted to Increasing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Across Retail

We believe that through collaboration we can amplify the impact of individual EDI 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.

What We Do

Advocate, inspire, raise awareness

We conduct research and provide equity, diversity and inclusion content that is relevant and inspiring.

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.

Co-create solutions

We support companies and executives in building a diverse talent pipeline through cross-industry leadership development programmes.

Support Organisations on their journey

We create bespoke solutions for our members when they need additional or deeper support to progress their EDI journey, driving organisational growth.

Get in touch to find out more about Diversity in Retail's initiatives and become a member

Our Collaboration Community reaches over 1.3 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 EDI in Retail and in society as a whole. 

On the 5th November 2024 we held our biggest Inclusion Summit yet at the Indigo at the O2 Arena. The range of stories, experiences, and voices of inclusion shared throughout the day was a true source of inspiration.

We were thrilled to welcome over 700 delegates from organisations across Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, and Retail, creating a vibrant energy as we explored this year's theme, 'Measuring the Business Impact of Inclusion.'

What's Coming Up

Thursday 23rd January 1-1:30pm GMT
Inclusive Decision-Making Bitesize Masterclass

The ‘Inclusive Decision-Making Bitesize Masterclass’ is a bitesize training session aimed at Leaders to equip them with the core skills to make more inclusive and equitable decisions within their teams and organisations. This short, focused session provides practical strategies to ensure that decision-making processes consider diverse perspectives and needs of customers, empowering innovation and creating a more inclusive workplace.


This is the final masterclass in a series, with previous sessions covering Inclusive Progression and Inclusive Decision-Making.

Wednesday 29th January 1-2pm GMT
How to Set EDI Targets to Drive Positive Change

Setting effective, data-driven Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) targets is crucial for measuring your impact and success in fostering a more inclusive workplace. During this webinar you will hear from WiHTL & DiR member companies about how they established meaningful EDI goals that not only reflect their organisation's values but also drive tangible, positive change.