All Policy & legal articles – Page 135
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NewsLabour hits back at Boots boss Stefano Pessina's 'catastrophe' jibe
Labour has launched a stinging attack on Boots boss Stefano Pessina after he accused the party of promoting catastrophic policies.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Co-op, John Lewis, Apple and more
Retail news round-up on February 3, 2015: Co-op lines up Allan Leighton as next chairman, John Lewis ditches final salary pension scheme, Apple in large bonds sale and more.
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NewsMike Ashley to face grilling by MPs following USC administration
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is likely to face questioning by Scottish MPs over the administration of his 28 USC stores.
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NewsParliament hears proposal for watchdog to fine grocers 1% of turnover
Measures that will give the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) the power to fine UK supermarkets 1% of their turnover have been laid out in Parliament.
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NewsDavid Cameron accused of U-turn over supermarket fines
The Prime Minister has been accused of trying to “water down” laws that would allow regulators to fine food retailers who squeeze suppliers.
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NewsEuropean Commission investigates Luxembourg’s tax deal with Amazon
The European Commission has claimed Luxembourg’s tax deal with Amazon is founded on selective treatment that amounts to an illicit subsidy.
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NewsAmerican Apparel strengthens its sexual harassment rules
American Apparel has strengthened rules to prevent sexual harassment among employees after firing controversial founder Dov Charney.
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NewsBlack Friday and unseasonal weather hit December retail sales
Black Friday discounting and good weather hit December retail sales, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Aurora and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on January 5, 2015: Tesco mulls job cuts and scrapping of rebates; Mike Shearwood steps down from Aurora; grocers building on just 6% of land; and John Lewis boss questions Black Friday discounts.
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NewsRetail ombudsman service launches to arbitrate consumer disputes
Lawyer Dean Dunham launches a retail ombudsman service designed to resolve disputes between consumers and retailers.
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NewsRetailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, Tesco and 2015 prospects
Retail news round-up on January 2, 2015: Retailers to meet with government over ‘fiscally neutral’ rates review, Tesco remuneration committee head Stuart Chambers steps down, Retailers hopeful of a good 2015
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NewsRetail sales growth of 2% forecast for 2015 amid election uncertainty
Political uncertainty in the run-up to the election and fragile consumer confidence are expected to limit retail sales growth in 2015.
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NewsEU agrees to cap debit and credit card fees
The EU has agreed to cap the cost of processing debit and card payments fees in a move that has been welcomed by retailers.
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NewsVince Cable seeks meeting with Tesco’s Lewis amid job fears
Business secretary Vince Cable has asked for a meeting with Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis to find out how he intends to turn around the retailer.
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OpinionAnalysis: How grocers can embrace new food labelling regulations
Retailers must try to engage their shoppers when trying to meet the needs of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU FIC).
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AnalysisRetail Week's 12 days of Christmas: The gifts all retailers want
With a general election coming up, it’s hard for retailers to second-guess prospects for 2015. Retail Week looks at the Christmas gifts retailers will hope for.
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NewsSupermarket offers 70% off high street prices for people on income support
A social supermarket has opened in London selling surplus food and drink for 70% less than high street prices to those living in poverty.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Amazon, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on December 15, 2014: Tesco asks PwC to scrutinise stock, Amazon error results in products being sold for 1p; UK’s firs social supermarket opens; and Mike Ashley loans Sports Direct £40m.