All Policy & legal articles – Page 108
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NewsArcadia may attempt block of BHS administrator appointment
Arcadia may try to block the appointment of a second administrator to collapsed chain BHS because it believes it would be a waste of creditors’ money.
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OpinionOpinion: Claims that Tesco's Farm brands are misleading insult shoppers
The row over Tesco’s introduction of seven apparently “misleading” Farms brands has taken another somewhat ridiculous turn.
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NewsSir Philip Green: I did not block sale of BHS to Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley
Sir Philip Green has written to MPs saying that he did not attempt to block the sale of BHS to Sports Direct’s owner, Mike Ashley.
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NewsSainsbury’s wins case against Mastercard over credit card fees
Sainsbury’s is set for a £68.5m pay-out from Mastercard following a landmark competition case regarding credit and debit card payments.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson warns reducing immigration would damage the UK economy
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said that a big reduction in immigration post-Brexit would damage the UK economy.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Theresa May, Steinhoff's Poundland bid and SuperGroup
The Retail Week team discuss how the Cabinet reshuffle will affect the industry, what’s in store for Poundland and SuperGroup’s sales leap.
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NewsGreg Clark named new business secretary in cabinet reshuffle
Greg Clark has been appointed as secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy in Theresa May’s cabinet.
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AnalysisTheresa May’s shopping list: what policies can retailers expect?
Britain has its first female Prime Minister in 26 years with the arrival of former Home Secretary Theresa May at 10 Downing Street.
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NewsRetail diary: BHS’ Chappell is in trouble again and Ikea attracts super fans
The Prime Minister has been to Screwfix for supplies, Ikea is attracting super-fans and Chappell has been caught being reckless…again.
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NewsOxford Street to be pedestrianised by 2020, says London Mayor's office
London’s Oxford Street is set to be traffic-free by 2020 as part of the clean-air initiative laid out by the Mayor of London’s office.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit will bring retail challenges but look for opportunities
I recently heard President Obama say that democracy requires compromise, even if you’re 100% right. That statement is obviously true.
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OpinionAnalysis: Four key strategies for retailers as they prepare for Brexit
Uncertainty will be a feature of the retail landscape for months to come as the timeframe and structure of the UK’s EU exit become clear.
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NewsM&S boss Rowe warns 7,000 staff could face pay cuts amid 'tough decisions'
New Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe has warned that pay for 7,000 workers could be cut as he grapples with “tough decisions” at the helm.
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AnalysisOpinion: How can retailers prepare for any Brexit impact on EU workers?
It is clear from the campaign and publicity since the referendum, that immigration will be a key battleground in the exit negotiations from the EU.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit heat is now burning the retail workforce
Some of the fears raised during the debate about whether to leave the EU are now being realised following the Brexit decision.
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NewsArcadia chairman rejects claim lack of governance led to BHS collapse
Lord Grabiner, the chairman of Arcadia, has rejected the idea a lack of corporate governance at Sir Philip Green’s retail empire led to the collapse of BHS.
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NewsTheresa May warns Amazon and Google over tax responsibilities
Prime Minister-in-waiting Theresa May has warned that firms including Amazon and Google have a responsibility to pay their taxes ahead of her taking up the top job.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Clarity needed on apprenticeship levy as pressures mount
The Government’s apprenticeship levy, scheduled to be introduced in April next year, is not a popular policy among many retailers.
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NewsWaitrose vows to pay smallest UK food suppliers within seven days
Waitrose has vowed to pay all of its smaller British suppliers within seven days as it moves to beef up its reputation as an ethical retailer.
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NewsBritain’s top retail groups call for urgent cut in business rates
Britain’s leading retail industry groups have written to chancellor George Osborne, lobbying for a reduction in business rates.