All Policy & legal articles – Page 138
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NewsLidl reveals it paid £25m in UK corporation tax in 2013
Lidl has revealed the amount of corporation tax it pays in the UK for the first time. It paid “more than £25m” in 2013.
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NewsMatthew Hancock handed retail brief amid cabinet reshuffle
Matt Hancock has been given the retail brief at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) amid the cabinet reshuffle.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Kiddicare, Sunday trading and Mothercare
Retail news round-up on July 10, 2014: Sainsbury’s unsupportive of relaxing Sunday trading rules, Endless close to buying Kiddicare
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NewsRetailers line up to hire graduates of Sir Philip Green's shopkeeping school
More than 130 retailers have partnered with London’s Fashion Retail Academy, the brainchild of Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green, as the shopkeeping school turns out qualified youngsters that are in high demand in retail.
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OpinionBlog: Sir Philip's shopkeeping school has brought new talent into retail
Nine or 10 years ago I met Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green in Gresse Street, just behind Oxford Street and on the edge of the West End’s fashion district.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What makes a world class retail board?
The calibre of a company’s board can be the difference between success and failure. Retail Week investigates what qualities a great board and its leaders need.
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NewsLabour unveils plans to devolve business rates to city and county authorities
Labour is proposing plans for business rates revenue to be handed to city and county authorities as part of a £30bn economic devolution.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Ramadan has become an important sales period for UK retailers
As wealthy Middle Eastern tourists flock to the UK’s shopping districts, Ramadan has become an important occasion for some British retailers.
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NewsBusiness rates reform backed by majority of MPs ahead of general election
Business rates reform is gaining considerable support from MPs as the BRC urges political parties to commit to “fundamental reform”.
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NewsLidl going "full steam ahead" to take advantage of shift to discounters
Lidl managing director Ronny Gottschlich said the grocer is going “full steam ahead” to take advantage of the consumer shift towards discount grocery.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Wiggle, plastic bags, Morrisons and Rana Plaza
Retail news round-up on June 26, 2014: Wiggle nears potential IPO, Shoppers to spend more than £110m on plastic bags, Morrisons launches its grocery delivery service in north London and more
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OpinionComment: What retailers should consider when adopting zero-hour contracts
Proposed zero-hours reform tips scales back in employees’ favour, but what can retailers do to keep themselves out of the media glare?
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NewsNew measures for zero-hours contracts criticised for not going far enough
Workers on zero-hours contracts will be able to work for more than one employer under new rules but unions say the measures are insufficient.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Why won't shareholders give Mike Ashley a bonus?
Mike Ashley can’t keep himself out of the news of late and over the next fortnight the impending vote over his prospective Sports Direct bonus is poised to grab him column inches.
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NewsSports Direct's major shareholders to vote 'no' to Ashley bonus again
Sports Direct’s major shareholders are set to once again vote against the retailer’s bonus scheme that would benefit founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Morrisons, Sports Direct and business rates
Retail news round-up on June 23, 2014: Amazon to use Doddle click-and-collect service, Morrisons slashes prices again, major Sports Direct shareholder to vote no to Mike Ashley bonus scheme.
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OpinionComment: Government must put London on Chinese tourist route with simpler visas
Chinese visitors are a potentially huge market for London’s West End. Already they are the highest spenders.
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NewsGovernment rejects idea to replace business rates with a sales tax
The Government has rejected calls to replace business rates with a tax on sales, as suggested by the retail inquiry.
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NewsGovernment reveals plans to streamline Chinese visa applications
The Government has revealed its plans to streamline the visa application process to make it easier for Chinese tourists to visit the UK.
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Analysis
Analysis: How the pre-pack administration process could be improved
In a Government commissioned review, accountant Teresa Graham made six recommendations designed to improve the sometimes controversial pre-pack administration process - a process that has been frequently used in retail.