All Policy & legal articles – Page 101
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday could kill physical retail rather than cure
Working in retail is like being in the midst of the Charge of The Light Brigade – fire is coming from all directions but we are ill-equipped in defence.
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NewsEnd of business rate relief a 'huge blow' for small high street retailers
The Government’s failure to extend its business rate relief scheme has been branded a “huge blow” for small high street retailers.
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NewsTesco agrees $12m payout to US investors following accounting scandal
Tesco is to pay $12m (£8m) to US investors to end legal action following the accounting scandal that rocked the supermarket giant last year.
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NewsBusiness rates remain 'elephant in the room' – Autumn statement reaction
George Osborne has said the results of the business rates review will be delayed until his next Budget. This is how the industry reacted.
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NewsMayors could raise business rates under new system as full review delayed
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed plans to scrap the uniform business rate but said mayors will be able to increase rates.
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NewsH&M loses High Court patent case over bra underwiring technology
A High Court judge has ruled against H&M in a dispute patent case involving a technology used in the underwiring of bras.
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NewsDebenhams requests pre-Christmas discount from its suppliers
Debenhams has requested a discount on its bills from suppliers in the run-up to Christmas for the second time in three years.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on living wage and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up on November 18, 2015: Living wage to hit hard retail and hospitality sector and disappointing October Scottish retail sales.
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OpinionLord Kirkham on the Europe referendum: better the devil you know
We are approaching not just the end of the year, but the end of an era.
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NewsSunday trading shake-up plans face defeat in Parliament
A move to liberalise Sunday trading laws in England and Wales could collapse as the plans face significant opposition in Parliament.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis urges Government to consult retailers over policy changes
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has urged the Government to consult retailers in greater depth before making policy changes that affect the sector.
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OpinionRetailers need to check price promotions with 50 days until Christmas
With 50 days until Christmas, the race for sales is hotting up, but retailers need to stick within the law when it comes to promotions.
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OpinionEmployment Minister: ‘Ex-offenders have been overlooked for too long’
The UK economy is strengthening every day and businesses are continuing to do the country proud by growing and creating jobs.
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VideoShort Cuts: Why retailers must step up the fight for business rates reform
In the next five years retailers will incur £14bn of costs as a result of Government policy. In 60 seconds, we explain the push for reform.
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OpinionDavid Fischel: Creaky business rates regime is poor foundation for devolution
A vibrant retail sector is essential in order to ensure the success of the Government’s initiative to create regional powerhouses.
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OpinionHelen Dickinson: Enterprise Bill a missed opportunity to update appeals system
Proposed law seeks to ‘cement UK’s position as the best place in Europe to grow a business’ but retailers see proposals as missed opportunity.
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NewsRetailers face extra £14bn in costs as result of new Government policies
Retailers face extra costs totalling £14bn over the next five years as a result of Government policies introduced since the general election.
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VideoThe Retail Week: New chain, Tesco and Sainsbury's pilots, and Sports Direct
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald.
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OpinionPeter Williams: Reunions remind me how retail’s changed, mostly for the good
Sadly - for me - I’m in an era of my life when I am passing certain landmarks, and I’ve recently been to two significant reunions.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe hits out at proposed changes to Sunday trading laws
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has hit out at Government plans to relax Sunday trading laws after claiming the proposed new laws are too complex.