All Policy & legal articles – Page 107
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NewsConsumer confidence falls at sharpest rate in 26 years amid Brexit 'concern'
Consumer confidence plummeted in its sharpest month-on-month decline in 26 years as shoppers revealed “concern” following the Brexit vote.
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NewsSports Direct begins £90m share buyback and plans more
Sports Direct has begun the process of buying back nearly £90m worth of its own shares, and has plans to purchase more in the future.
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NewsFrank Field calls on Serious Fraud Office to investigate BHS demise
The MP Frank Field has demanded that the Serious Fraud Office investigate Sir Philip Green and Dominic Chappell’s roles in BHS’ downfall.
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NewsGrocers trigger fastest decline in retail jobs for two years
The number of jobs in the retail industry has fallen at the fastest rate since 2014 as “fierce competition” piles pressure on businesses.
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NewsExecutive pay report urges companies to 'rebuild trust'
An investor group has unveiled a 10-point plan in a bid to “rebuild trust” over “excessive” executive pay at companies.
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NewsEx-BHS owner Chappell confirms legal letter from Sir Philip Green
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell is trying to repair his maligned reputation after parliament damned him as the “most egregious example of individual greed”.
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OpinionOpinion: What the Gangmasters Licensing Authority’s new remit means for retail
Sports Direct has hit the headlines for what the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee described as “appalling working conditions and practices”.
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NewsAmazon gets government go-ahead to test drone delivery
Amazon is edging closer to its ambition of making deliveries by drone after reaching an agreement with the UK government.
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NewsSir Philip Green demands apology as BHS blame battle continues
Sir Philip Green has demanded an “immediate apology” from MP Frank Field following public accusations he made against the former BHS owner.
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NewsConsumer confidence resilient in the aftermath of the EU referendum
Consumer confidence remained unchanged in the days following the EU referendum, but confidence in job security fell considerably.
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AnalysisIn quotes: BHS inquiry slams Sir Philip Green, Chappell and advisers
Sir Philip Green has been mauled by MPs for his role in the collapse of BHS. Retail Week picks out the key quotes from the MPs’ report.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The major business benefits of ethical retailing
Morality in retail is under scrutiny like never before and shoppers are increasingly concerned by the impact their choices have on the planet.
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NewsAnalysis: What the MPs' report on BHS' demise means for retail
Tycoon Sir Philip Green has been savaged by MPs for his role in the collapse of department store chain BHS earlier this year.
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NewsSir Philip Green's knighthood under review after BHS collapse
Former BHS owner Sir Philip Green’s knighthood is being reviewed in the aftermath of the department store chain’s collapse.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Sports Direct slammed in BIS Committee report
Sports Direct has been condemned by MPs over its working practices by the Business Innovation and Skills committee. Retail Week picks out key quotes from the report.
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NewsMPs to 'hold Ashley's feet to the fire' over working practices
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has been condemned by MPs over working practices at the retailer.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sports Direct inquiry, Tesco's Farm brands and Pokemon Go
This week the team looks into the Sports Direct inquiry, argues their views on the Tesco Farm foods row and assesses the impact of Pokemon Go.
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NewsSports Direct pay investigation widened to include shop workers
HMRC’s investigation into the pay of Sports Direct’s warehouse staff is being extended to include the retailer’s store employees.
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NewsBRC hands chairman reins to former Boots boss Richard Baker
Former Boots boss Richard Baker has been appointed chairman of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), to replace Sir Charlie Mayfield.
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NewsOnline retail sales soar as Brexit uncertainty fails to dampen fashion sales
Shoppers moved from bricks to clicks last month as online sales jumped amid tumbling high street footfall.