All Policy & legal articles – Page 113
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NewsBudget 2015: Chancellor to review business rates and cut corporation tax
Chancellor George Osborne has pledged that the Government will carry out a review of business rates, which have “not kept pace” with the economy.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke hails Government's business rates review
Asda boss Andy Clarke has hailed the Government’s “radical” review into business rates as “significant progress” for retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The living wage – should retailers pay up?
A newspaper investigation has criticised retailers for not guaranteeing to pay their staff the living wage. But should retailers be feeling guilty?
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NewsMinimum wage increase will cost retailers hundreds of millions
The national minimum wage will increase by 20p an hour to £6.70 from October this year, in a move that will cost UK retailers hundreds of millions of pounds.
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AnalysisRetail chairmen give their verdict on the election, EU, pay and immigration
Retail chairmen including Sir Stuart Rose and Stefano Pessina have offered their views on the big policy decisions as part of a study by Korn Ferry.
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NewsGovernment launches 'most wide-ranging business rates review in a generation'
The Government has launched a review into business rates that it is labelling the “most wide-ranging review in a generation”.
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NewsRetail bosses overwhelmingly back coalition as they fear a swing to the left
Retail chairmen overwhelmingly back the Coalition Government and have expressed fears of a swing to the left at the general election.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Naked Wines, Tesco and BHS
Retail news round-up on March 16, 2015: Naked Wines considers stake sale or float; Nick Lansley quits Tesco Labs; and Sir Philip Green demands and new BHS owners agree to top up pension deficit.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Video – Lord Mandelson on Europe and retail’s voice within government
Lord Mandelson discusses why Britain should stay in Europe and how retail can make its voice better heard in government ahead of his presentation at Retail Week Live.
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NewsKitemarks such as Fairtrade no longer trusted by consumers, says Lord Mandelson
Lord Peter Mandelson said retailers should no longer rely on ethical certifications when it comes to reassuring customers about the quality of their supply chain.
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OpinionComment: The Tories don’t have a clue about retail realities
As the general election nears, voters should ask whether the Conservatives have done enough to support the retail sector.
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NewsRetail elite gather as Retail Week Live 2015 kicks off in London
Retail Week Live kicks off its two-day conference in London today, with speakers including Sebastian James and Lord Peter Mandelson.
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InterviewQ&A: Home Retail boss John Walden discusses Digital High Streets Advisory Board
John Walden, chairman of the Digital High Streets Advisory Board, talks to Retail Week about his plans to transform the high street.
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OpinionComment: Retail’s shopping list as general election nears
Retailers should look closely at the candidates for the general election and aim to pick up policy bargains as the UK prepares to vote.
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NewsMike Ashley refuses to be questioned by MPs over USC administration
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has rejected a request by Scottish MPs to be questioned over the administration of his 28 USC stores.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Morrisons, Reiss and more
Retail news round-up on March 3, 2015: Another manager poised to exit Tesco, Morrisons look to pay more sustainable dividend, Reiss to debut in Canada.
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NewsIntu boss insists shopping centres will continue to succeed
David Fischel, the boss of shopping centre landlord Intu, has said shopping centres are “adapting” to changing consumer trends.
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NewsTK Maxx owner TJX profits rise 11% as it unveils plan to raise staff wages
TK Maxx owner TJX reported a rise in fourth-quarter profits as it revealed plans to raise its minimum wage to up to $10.
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NewsRetail Week issues manifesto for retail ahead of general election
The next Government should support the vibrancy of the retail industry though initiatives such as addressing the business rates burden and enhancing the UK’s digital capabilities.
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AnalysisInfographic: What does a change in the minimum wage mean for retail?
The Low Pay Commission has suggested the minimum wage rises by 20p in 2015, which could significantly increase wage bills for retailers.