All Policy & legal articles – Page 15
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Opinion‘Government should forget food price caps and let shopkeepers shopkeep’
The latest government idea to combat the cost-of-living crisis is so outlandish that it might have been formulated on Neptune, the furthest planet from Earth, rather than in Downing Street
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NewsGovernment price cap plans ‘will not make a jot of difference’, BRC warns
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the latest government plans to introduce price caps on basic food items in a bid to tackle the cost-of-living crisis will “not make a jot of difference to prices”.
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NewsRevolution Beauty investigation reveals ‘unacceptable’ business practices
Revolution Beauty’s audit has revealed several “unacceptable” business practices that it has vowed to never repeat.
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NewsLidl eyes share of Tesco Clubcard profits after winning trademark battle
Lidl may seek a share of profits made by Tesco from its Clubcard scheme after the discounter won a trademark battle over the use of a circular yellow logo on a blue background.
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InterviewQ&A: Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy on why the UK is missing out on tourist shoppers
Retail Week speaks to Watches of Switzerland chief executive Brian Duffy about the detrimental impact of tourist tax, the luxury retailer’s secret to success and its international expansion plans in the pipeline
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NewsCMA raises spectre of grocery price intervention ahead of food summit
The competition watchdog has announced an investigation into possible weakening of competition in grocery pricing, ahead of a meeting with retailers, suppliers and government.
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Opinion‘Claims of grocers profiteering grab headlines but avoid confronting real issues’
Has anyone told Sir Ed Davey, or other proponents of the “profiteering supermarkets” point of view, that Tesco’s profits plummeted last year by half?
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Innovation of the WeekFrom ChatGPT to DNA testing – 13 innovations changing retail
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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NewsBRC pushes for clarity on Windsor Framework for UK supermarkets
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling on the government to provide clarity for UK supermarkets on the Windsor Framework ahead of the October deadline.
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NewsAdidas in legal dispute with investors over Yeezy partnership
Investors have filed a class action lawsuit against sportswear giant Adidas, claiming the company was aware of Kanye West’s problematic behaviour years before their falling out.
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NewsMajestic Wine COO joins industry trade body
Majestic Wine’s chief operating officer Rob Cooke has joined the board of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.
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Opinion‘Packaging rules are changing and the bill is likely to be substantial’
Retailers must prepare for new rules requiring them to cover the full costs of packaging management and recycling, says British Retail Consortium chief executive Helen Dickinson
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NewsCBI faces calls to disband as retailers exit en masse
The crisis at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) deepened over the weekend as retailers joined other businesses in cutting ties amid calls the lobbying group should be disbanded.
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NewsM&Co under fire over staff redundancy terms
More than 90 former M&Co employees are taking legal action against the fashion retailer following claims that they were made redundant without a consultation period, according to reports.
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NewsLidl beats supermarket rival Tesco in High Court trademark battle
Lidl has won a High Court battle against Tesco over a trademark clash regarding the use of a circular yellow logo.
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NewsJohn Lewis wins court dispute over ‘Excitable Edgar’ the dragon Christmas ad
John Lewis has won a court case in which a children’s author claimed the retailer had stolen one of her designs for its Edgar the dragon Christmas advert.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon: Winners will balance retail detail with the big picture
Our mid-year update to Retail Horizon 2023 – presented for the first time at Retail Week Live – explores the key trends shaping the retail sector.
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NewsOcado triumphs in High Court patents dispute
Ocado has seen off claims from an international rival that alleged it had stolen several of its technological inventions.
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NewsLush complains to FCA about ex-boss over shares transfer
Lush has complained to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) about former chief executive Andrew Gerri and his investment firm Silverwood Brands over a transfer of shares.
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News‘No comfort’ for retailers in ‘missed opportunity’ Budget
The Budget has been met with a largely tepid reaction from retailers and industry bodies, after the chancellor failed to address several important issues.