Andrew Opie

Andrew Opie is a prominent figure in the UK retail sector, currently serving as the Director of Food and Sustainability at the British Retail Consortium (BRC). He represents the interests of retailers in discussions about trade policies and regulations that affect the industry. Recently, he was in the news advocating for swift action by the Chancellor on the abuse of the 'de minimis' rule, which has allowed low-value imports to enter the UK tax-free, giving overseas firms an unfair advantage over British retailers.