All Policy & legal articles – Page 18
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OpinionMurray Lambell: 'Strikes will be the grinch that ruins Christmas for retailers'
We stand ready to help small businesses impacted by postal strikes this golden quarter, says eBay UK boss Murray Lambell
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NewsMarks & Spencer to quit Oxford Street flagship if rebuild plan rejected
Marks & Spencer has warned that it will cease trading from its flagship store on London’s Oxford Street unless redevelopment plans are given the go-ahead.
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NewsNew PM Sunak warned 10% business rates rise poses serious threat to retail
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged to act on business rates, as the equivalent of a 10% increase next year threatens the survival of many retail businesses.
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NewsConsumer confidence enjoys meagre boost following mini-budget
Consumer confidence was boosted by former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget but remains in the doldrums as shoppers grapple with the “new abnormal”.
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NewsExclusive: Iceland boss Richard Walker launches bid to become MP
Iceland boss Richard Walker has launched a bid to stand for Parliament at the next general election, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGovernment U-turn on VAT-free shopping is ‘hammer blow’ for UK retail
UK retail representative bodies have called the government’s decision to roll back promised VAT-free shopping a “hammer blow” for an industry still struggling to recover fully from the pandemic.
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NewsRevolution Beauty CEO and chair stand down during audit investigation
The chief executive and executive chair of Revolution Beauty will both stand down from their posts for the duration of the independent investigation into audit failures at the retailer.
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Opinion‘Putting sustainability at the heart of retail isn’t virtue signalling, it’s vital’
It would not make sense for retailers to cut their focus on and investment in sustainable business, argues BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson
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Opinion‘Act against consensus and find managers who think like owners’
At a time of massive economic upheaval, history brings a sense of perspective, believes True founder and executive chair Matt Truman
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AnalysisAnalysis: Next boss Wolfson on the cost-of-living crisis, sterling and trading
Fashion giant Next cut full-year expectations when it posted interim results today, flagging uncertain trading conditions as retailers confront a host of issues ranging from the soaring cost of living through to political and economic volatility.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are the implications for retail as sterling takes a pounding?
The new government’s mini-budget last week proved to be anything but. Indeed, it was so dramatic that it has spooked financial markets and sent the pound to record lows against the dollar.
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NewsRetail welcomes return of tax-free shopping despite bitter rates disappointment
Representatives of the sector have welcomed the reinstatement of tax-free shopping for tourists as a boost for UK retail’s competitiveness in a bleak economic climate.
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DataConsumer confidence ‘buckles’ to new record low amid spiralling finance fears
Consumer confidence has hit a record low for four out of the last five months, as shoppers’ concerns about personal finances and the economy in the year ahead spike.
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AnalysisGreenwashing: Three rules to get your sustainability message right
As UK fashion retailers including Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda are investigated for potential greenwashing, Lena Roland, head of content at marketing specialist WARC Strategy, explains how businesses can avoid misleading customers with their sustainability messaging
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NewsMini-Budget expected to address cost of living next Friday
The government is expected to unveil a ‘mini-Budget’ a week today when new prime minister Liz Truss will reveal details of plans to confront the cost-of-living crunch.
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AnalysisShrinking baskets and soaring costs: John Lewis pins hopes on a Christmas miracle
The John Lewis Partnership, like all of retail, faces yet another volatile and uncertain Christmas trading period.
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NewsJohn Lewis, Primark, Aldi to shut stores all day for Queen’s funeral, others likely to follow
Leading retailers will close stores for the day on September 19 when Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will be held
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NewsIceland takes Nordic nation to court again in trademark row
Frozen food specialist Iceland is taking the country of Iceland to court again in the fight to trademark its name.
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NewsMike Ashley steps up Debenhams legal battle and eyes Gieves & Hawkes swoop
Mike Ashley is stepping up his legal battle over the controversial collapse of department store chain Debenhams.
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NewsPM unveils energy support package for consumers and businesses
The government has launched a raft of initiatives to reduce the impact of spiralling energy costs for people and businesses in a bid to provide certainty and curb inflation