A research initiative of Saïd Business School, combining industry knowledge with analytical rigour and objectivity.
Established in 1985, the Institute has worked for over 35 years to relate sound scholarship to the practical needs of retailers, service companies and public sector agencies.
Members of the Institute run executive education programmes, carry out research with direct relevance to academics, practitioners and policy-makers, and contribute to building a world-wide network of experts in retailing.
The Institute's teaching and research is undertaken at national, European and international scales.