All Policy & legal articles – Page 79
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NewsMPs renew calls for Sir Philip Green to sort BHS pensions
MPs have renewed calls on Sir Philip Green to find a solution to the BHS pensions black hole.
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Retail VoiceEmployment law and the gig economy
Olswang partner Melanie Lane discusses the gig economy and what retailers need to know about the employment law implications.
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NewsJD Sports vows to investigate warehouse conduct
JD Sports will launch an investigation into how policies are being implemented at its main warehouse following claims of harsh working practices.
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NewsLego increases its UK prices as Brexit hits
Lego is set to increase its prices in the UK next year owing to the collapse in the value of sterling since the Brexit vote.
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NewsBoxing Day petition widely dismissed by MPs
The Boxing Day petition demanding that shops close on December 26 was rejected by MPs in Parliament after receiving over 100,00 signatures.
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NewsGrowth in UK economy won't last, business body warns
Growth in UK GDP will “dampen” in 2017, the British Chambers of Commerce has warned, despite the economy rallying following the Brexit vote.
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NewsBHS administrators could force City advisers to pay £8m
Administrators investigating the collapse of BHS could force City firms that acted as advisers on its sale to cough up more than £8m.
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NewsGovernment shuns calls to shut shops on Boxing Day
The Government has shunned calls to force shops to close on Boxing Day despite backing from senior MPs.
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NewsM&S slammed by unions for Rowe's £1.8m bonus
Union Usdaw has slammed Marks & Spencer over the proposed bonus scheme it has given new chief executive Steve Rowe.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Carpetright and sales data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Dixons Carphone and Carpetright, plus the latest retail sales data all on the agenda.
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AnalysisSports Direct: Seven things we learnt from today's update
Corporate jets, zero-hours, mystery cameras: there is rarely a dull moment in the life of Sports Direct.
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OpinionOpinion: A tax-free shopping revamp can help UK prosper
Whatever you think about Brexit, Britain’s decision to leave the EU has presented the UK economy with a major opportunity – international tourism.
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NewsPoundworld fined for selling faulty phone chargers
Poundworld has been fined a six-figure sum for selling thousands of faulty smartphone chargers with fake safety test certificates.
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AnalysisDoes weak consumer confidence result in weaker sales?
The prestigious Retail Think Tank debates whether consumer confidence can be measured and whether it really impacts spending.
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OpinionHouse of Fraser pricing case shows retailers must be wary
House of Fraser was fined £40,000 last month for misleading 2015 Christmas deals, following an investigation led by Torfaen County Borough Council.
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NewsIceland hits back at Icelandic government as peace talks fail
Frozen-food specialist Iceland has hit back at the Icelandic government after it shunned the grocer’s attempts to fend off legal action.
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NewsToday in Retail: Warehouse workers' rights under scrutiny
The alleged poor treatment of retail’s warehouse workers has hit the headlines again today.
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NewsBHS liquidation kicks off retailer's final chapter
BHS has entered liquidation, marking the final chapter for the collapsed department store retailer after 88 years on the British high street.
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NewsMarks & Spencer defends store closure silence
M&S has defended its decision not to specify which stores it will shutter despite coming under fire from Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh.
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NewsUpdate: Asos denies underpaying new warehouse workers
Asos has denied underpaying new warehouse workers after reports surfaced of new workers being paid less than their established counterparts.