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Scottish Retail Consortium

The go-to trade association for all Scotland's retailers, promoting the story of retail, shaping debates and influencing the issues that matter to the industry.

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The Scottish Retail Consortiums mission is to make a positive difference to the retail industry and the customers it serves.

We tell the story of retail, work with our members to drive positive change and use our expertise and influence to create an economic and policy environment that enables retail businesses to thrive and consumers to benefit. Our advocacy positions are informed by our membership and determined by the SRCs Board.

The devolved administration and Parliament in Scotland are responsible for many levers affecting retail and consumers e.g. income tax, non-domestic rates, local taxes and charges, as well as a plethora of regulations including on the environment and public health.

Membership of the SRC is a a benefit of membership of the British Retail Consortium, at no extra cost. It is not possible to be a member of the SRC without being a member of the BRC.

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Meet the team

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    David Lonsdale

    Director, Scottish Retail Consortium, and Head of Devolved Nations for the BRC

    David Lonsdale is the Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, and Head of Devolved Nations for the BRC. Prior to this he was Assistant Director at CBI Scotland for 8 years until 2013, and previously worked at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, rising from Policy Officer to become Head of Policy & Public Affairs.

    Davids responsibilities at the SRC involve representing and promoting the interests of the retail industry and member companies to government, policy makers and opinion formers on a wide range of public policy issues.

    He is a board member of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, a member of SCDIs National Policy Committee, a member of the CBI Scotland Council, and former chairman and trustee of Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland.

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    Ewan MacDonald-Russell

    Deputy Head, Scottish Retail Consortium

    Ewan is Deputy Head of the Scottish Retail Consortium. He previously was Head of Policy and External Affairs for the SRC. Previously he was Public Affairs Advisor for Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc, and before that worked for the Scottish Youth Parliament, Scottish Parliament & Business Exchange, having started his career at the Courier Newspaper in Dundee.

    Ewan leads on the development of SRC policy, collaborating with stakeholders, members, and colleagues to develop the SRCs position on relevant Scottish issues. He also leads on the development of the SRCs media activity. 

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    Karen Scott

    Chair, Scottish Retail Consortium

    Karen Scott is the Chief Executive Officer of Scotmid Coop, with 38 years of experience in the retail industry. For the past 24 years, Karen has been a driving force in her leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer Retail, before being appointed CEO in August 2024. With a wealth of experience and commitment to the Society, her leadership reflects a deep commitment to collaboration, community, and sustainable growth, focused on creating meaningful partnerships and driving positive change at Scotmid.

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News

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    Event
    Leadership Programme

    BRC Retail Masters 2027

    Mon 15 - Thu 18 Mar
    The Form Rooms, Covent Garden
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    Leadership Programme

    BRC Leadership Essentials [January Cohort]

    Mon 11 Jan '27 - Wed 17 Mar '27
    Thrive LMS & Teams
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    Community Meeting

    Micro WG - December 2026

    Wed 16 December
    10:00 - 11:00
    Teams
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    External Event
    Conference
    In Person

    Electrical Product Safety Conference 2026

    Thu 26 November
    09:00 - 17:00
    Church House, London
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    BRC Fashion Sustainability Summit 2026

    Wed 18 November
    12:30 - 17:00
    The Form Rooms
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    Community Meeting

    Micro WG - November 2026

    Wed 18 November
    10:00 - 11:00
    Teams
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    Event

    HR Directors Call - November 2026

    Tue 17 November
    13:30 - 15:00
    Teams
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    Community Meeting

    Micro & Emerging Risks Working Group (London) - 20th October 2026 (Hybrid)

    Tue 20 October
    09:30 - 15:30
    The Form Rooms, 22 Tower Street, London, WC2H 9NS.
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    External Event

    Mastercard Security Connect by RiskX

    Thu 15 October
    08:30
    7 Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5PH, United Kingdom
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    Retail in the Devolved Nations 2027 Member Briefing

    Tue 13 October
    09:30 - 11:00
    The Form Rooms, 22 Tower Street, London WC2H 9NS.
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Why join the SRC?

Being a member of the SRC is comes with being part of the BRC. Find out why you should join...

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Have a Voice

Ensure youre heard and your reputation protected through the strength of our influence with media, government and stakeholders
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Influence our Lobbying

Anticipate, influence and interpret regulatory changes to mitigate their impact on your business
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Supercharge your Learning

Drive business growth by elevating your and your businesses leadership skills and knowledge, developing talent and improving retention
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Harness best-in-class Market Intelligence

Robust data, benchmarks and monitors to help you track performance and make informed business decisions
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Access our Insight

Harness the power of our communities to access the best practice and thought leadership you need in an ever-evolving retail environment
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Become a member

Our members come with many different needs. To reflect this, we offer three membership types: Retail Member, Associate Member and Trade Association Member.
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