All Policy & legal articles – Page 98
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NewsAlmost 1m retail jobs at risk from impact of digital and spiralling costs
Almost 1 million retail jobs could be lost in the next decade as high streets struggle with the impact of digital and spiralling costs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What would a Brexit mean for the retail sector?
Britain may yet say au revoir to our continental cousins as the odds on a Brexit have shortened. So what could this mean for UK retail?
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OpinionLord Kirkham: 'Retailing is the greatest business on Earth'
Despite the tough headwinds rocking the retail industry, no other sector offers the potential to reap such significant rewards.
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NewsAsda to reinstate food banks in stores following public backlash
Asda is restoring permanent food banks to its stores just one week after scrapping them amid a review of its community programme.
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NewsSports Direct ups credit facility and halts borrowing from Mike Ashley
Sports Direct has increased its revolving credit facility with banks to £788m after “unjustified criticism” over loans from owner Mike Ashley.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Brexit, Sainsbury's, Argos, and Sunday Trading discussed
George MacDonald and Luke Tugby explore the top stories from across the industry over the past seven days as the chase for Argos continues.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Retail caught in the crossfire of Brexit debate
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how retailers and politicians alike are advocating both sides of the Brexit debate.
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OpinionOpinion: Flammability tests need updating to protect children at Halloween
Around this time of year, retailers across the UK will be sourcing their children’s dress-up costumes, months ahead of Halloween.
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons refuse to sign anti-Brexit letter
Supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have refused to sign a letter from business leaders calling for the UK to remain in the EU.
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OpinionOpinion: Laws on restrictive covenants need clarifying following Tesco case
The case between High Peak Developments and Tesco concerning restrictive covenants highlights that clarity in this area is long overdue.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley offers to meet MPs over staff conditions
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has invited MPs to the retailer’s headquarters to discuss the working conditions of its staff.
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NewsSunday trading: The changes retailers need to be aware of
The government last week confirmed plans to shake up the laws around Sunday trading. The changes are due to take effect from the autumn.
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NewsM&S accused of paying Asian workers less than living wage
Marks & Spencer has been accused of failing to pay Asian workers making its clothes sufficiently, six years after supporting a living wage.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail chiefs who have been hired for Government roles
As Waitrose boss Mark Price prepares to take up the role of trade minister, we look at other retail chiefs who have held Government roles.
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NewsCMA denies it is poised to ban buy-one-get-one-free grocery deals
The competition watchdog has rebuffed media reports that it was poised to ban supermarkets from using buy-one-get-one-free deals.
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OpinionOpinion: What the rise of the robots means for retail jobs
As retail faces the living wage bill hike, could a robotic workforce become a reality, solving productivity and profit issues?
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AnalysisAnalysis: What impact has the 5p plastic bag levy had in England?
It’s just four months since the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced in England. Retail Week looks at what impact the levy has had.
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NewsSunday trading shake-up to take effect from this autumn
Councils will have powers to extend Sunday opening hours for retailers from this autumn, the Government has said today.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail productivity in the spotlight as living wage looms
As the introduction of George Osborne’s living wage nears, the thorny issues of pay and productivity are taking centre stage in retail.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership stages debate for staff on EU exit
John Lewis Partnership has staged a debate with Lord Stuart Rose and JML owner John Mills on the consequences of the EU referendum.