While a win for retail, could Reeves’ ‘de minimis’ review lead to consumer backlash?

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While the chancellor’s promise to review the UK’s de minimis rules was welcomed by retailers, could it be a double-edged sword for consumers?

Sometimes it’s hard to get retailers to agree on anything—much less on political policy and how to address the storm of headwinds the industry currently faces.

 

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