All Policy & legal articles – Page 71
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NewsTopshop Australia placed into voluntary administration
Topshop’s Australian arm has been placed into voluntary administration amid mounting debts, putting 760 jobs at risk.
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NewsToday in retail: McColl’s eyes c-store consolidation
McColl’s share price rallied this morning amid news that its boss Jonathan Miller had voiced an interest in acquiring Tesco’s One Stop.
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NewsIn quotes: Pennycook and Rose on Brexit and boardrooms
Retail chairmen relayed their concerns about immigration and prices post-Brexit in headhunter Korn Ferry’s 2017 survey. Here’s a selection of the issues that were front of mind.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What the parties promise for retail
The general election will define the nation for decades to come, AO founder John Roberts believes – and few would disagree.
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NewsRetail chairmen: Post-Brexit price rises ‘unavoidable’
Two-thirds of retail chairmen have admitted that passing cost increases onto customers will be “unavoidable” following the Brexit vote.
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OpinionMalcolm Walker: Don't blame retailers for public ills
The General Election campaign highlights once again the importance of blame culture in the UK.
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VideoStand up and be counted – why businesses must be vocal
Lord Stuart Rose was a vocal remainer during the Brexit referendum. In the aftermath, he encourages businesses to stand up and be heard in uncertain times.
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NewsConsumers fear rising prices as Brexit looms
Shoppers are “braced for an expensive future” and fear higher costs of food and holidays, a study has found.
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NewsTesco faces further legal fight over accounting scandal
Tesco may face another legal challenge arising from the accounting scandal that hit the retailer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Transline and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco faces further legal action over accounting scandal; Transline bought by Russell Taylor Group; and new etailer to launch in September.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Co-op, John Lewis and more
Retail news round-up: Co-op expands its c-store business; John Lewis breaks 'Never knowingly undersold' promise, says Money Saving Expert; and Argos warehouse workers strike.
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NewsInflation rises to highest level since September 2013
The UK’s inflation rate rose to its highest level since September 2013 last month, driven by higher air fares and increasing clothing prices.
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NewsDixons, Tesco and JLP sign up for part-time progression
Dixons, Tesco and John Lewis have signed up for a new pilot scheme that aims to promote career progression for part-time workers.
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VideoThe Retail Week with John Roberts: M&S and Debenhams
Ao.com founder John Roberts joins The Retail Week in his role as guest editor to discuss the biggest issues facing the industry this week.
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NewsMove of the week: Archie Norman’s golden touch at M&S
It hardly needs repeating what a fantastic coup it is for M&S to have landed Archie Norman as its new chairman.
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NewsLabour pledges to hike corporation tax to 26%
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to impose a hike in corporation tax as part of the party’s manifesto.
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NewsToday in retail: Election brings new profit threat
As the general election gets under way retailers face the possibility of yet more pressure on profits.
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OpinionOpinion: London’s West End is changing for the better
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan continues to spread the message to the world that ‘London is open’.
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AnalysisWhy are retailers suddenly in breach of NMW regulations?
John Lewis revealed yesterday that it is setting aside £36m to deal with the potential fall-out from not complying with national minimum wage rules.
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NewsBHS: Lobby group demands new rules for private firms
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has called for new governance rules for large private companies to avoid a repeat of the BHS pensions scandal.