Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply: http://www.cips.org
CIPS is an international organization, based in the UK, serving the purchasing and supply profession. Its website provides numerous links related to distribution.

British Franchise Association: http://www.thebfa.org/
Useful resources relating to the role of franchising.

British Retail Consortium: http://www.brc.org.uk/
The BRC is the lead trade association representing the whole range of retailers, from large multiples and department stores through to independents, selling a wide selection of products through centre of town, out of town, rural and virtual stores.

Stirling University Institute of Retail Studies: http://www.irs.stir.ac.uk/
Provides links and a summary of recent research.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: http://www.ciltuk.org.uk/pages/home
CILT(UK) is the professional body for individuals associated with logistics, supply chains and all transport.