All Policy & legal articles – Page 119
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NewsCarpetright boss Walsh slams Government's business rate devolution plans
Carpetright boss Wilf Walsh has slammed the Government’s decision to abolish the uniform business rate and devolve power to local authorities.
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NewsSports Direct pressure mounts as MPs attack employment practices
Sports Direct came under fire again this week after MPs attacked its employment record in Parliament.
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OpinionOpinion: Crossrail is a Christmas gift for retailers in London’s West End
Crossrail benefits are already starting to show with station revamps kick-starting the rejuvenation of the West End shopping experience.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on National Living Wage and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on December 15, 2015: UK businesses to bear the brunt of living wage, and Sports Direct blasted for paying less than minimum wage.
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NewsEuropean Commission unveils plans to simplify cross-border ecommerce laws
The European Commission has revealed plans to simplify cross-border ecommerce laws between countries belonging to the EU.
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NewsTesco plastic bag usage down 78% since introduction of 5p government levy
The number of single-use plastic bags used by Tesco customers has plummeted almost 80% since the 5p plastic bag levy was introduced.
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NewsRetailers face business rates revaluation shake-up, says report
Retailers should brace themselves for a drastic shake-up to the amount they shell out in business rates, a new report has warned.
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NewsMarks & Spencer loses Supreme Court appeal over battle with BNP Paribas
The Supreme Court has today unanimously rejected a legal appeal by Marks & Spencer following a long-running dispute with its former landlord BNP Paribas.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday could kill physical retail rather than cure
Working in retail is like being in the midst of the Charge of The Light Brigade – fire is coming from all directions but we are ill-equipped in defence.
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NewsEnd of business rate relief a 'huge blow' for small high street retailers
The Government’s failure to extend its business rate relief scheme has been branded a “huge blow” for small high street retailers.
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NewsTesco agrees $12m payout to US investors following accounting scandal
Tesco is to pay $12m (£8m) to US investors to end legal action following the accounting scandal that rocked the supermarket giant last year.
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NewsBusiness rates remain 'elephant in the room' – Autumn statement reaction
George Osborne has said the results of the business rates review will be delayed until his next Budget. This is how the industry reacted.
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NewsMayors could raise business rates under new system as full review delayed
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed plans to scrap the uniform business rate but said mayors will be able to increase rates.
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NewsH&M loses High Court patent case over bra underwiring technology
A High Court judge has ruled against H&M in a dispute patent case involving a technology used in the underwiring of bras.
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NewsDebenhams requests pre-Christmas discount from its suppliers
Debenhams has requested a discount on its bills from suppliers in the run-up to Christmas for the second time in three years.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on living wage and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up on November 18, 2015: Living wage to hit hard retail and hospitality sector and disappointing October Scottish retail sales.
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OpinionLord Kirkham on the Europe referendum: better the devil you know
We are approaching not just the end of the year, but the end of an era.
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NewsSunday trading shake-up plans face defeat in Parliament
A move to liberalise Sunday trading laws in England and Wales could collapse as the plans face significant opposition in Parliament.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis urges Government to consult retailers over policy changes
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has urged the Government to consult retailers in greater depth before making policy changes that affect the sector.
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OpinionRetailers need to check price promotions with 50 days until Christmas
With 50 days until Christmas, the race for sales is hotting up, but retailers need to stick within the law when it comes to promotions.