All Policy & legal articles – Page 165
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NewsGovernment reveals 12 Portas Pilots
The Government has revealed which 12 town centres are to pilot Mary Portas’ recommendations to revitalise their high streets.
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NewsGovernment to reveal Portas Pilots tomorrow
The Government will reveal the 12 ‘Portas pilot’ towns that will be used to try out ideas put forward in the Mary Portas’ High Street Review tomorrow.
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OpinionMake your business a greater force for good
The conditions are there, it’s now up to retailers to make a difference.
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NewsMastercard loses appeal against card transaction charges
Mastercard has lost its appeal against a European Commission ruling which declared charges imposed on UK retailers for processing credit and debit card payments from other EU countries were anti-competitive and unlawful.The European Union General Court today upheld the European Commission’s 2007 ruling.The cross-border fees, known as interchange rates, mean ...
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NewsEtailers race to react to new EU cookies law
From Saturday May 26th, online retailers must obtain express consent from customers to set cookies – which harvest visitor data on websites – following a bureaucratic change branded a “waste of time” by ecommerce experts.
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OpinionSunday trading: To open or not to open?
For eight Sundays, between 22 July and 9 September, shops with a floor space of over 280m2 will not be subject to the traditional “Sunday hours” restrictions.
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NewsInflation falls to lowest level in two years
CPI inflation dropped to 3% in April against 3.5% in March, hitting the lowest level since February 2010, as the timing of Easter had a “significant impact” on the data.
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NewsGucci wins trademark infringement battle against Guess
Luxury label Gucci has won $4.7m (£3.0m) of damages after US denim brand Guess was found to be imitating Gucci trademarks.
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NewsFootfall drops 2% in first quarter
Footfall has dropped 2% in the first quarter of 2012 as the wet weather and changes to the calendar impacted shopper behaviour, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)/Springboard-ACTM Footfall Monitor.
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AnalysisGroceries Code Adjudicator: What do retailers and suppliers need to know?
The Groceries Code has ensured an adjudicator will arbitrate disputes between retailers and suppliers.
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NewsBoots backs Government parenting scheme
Health and beauty retailer Boots has teamed up with the Government in a £5m scheme to supply mums and dads with £100 vouchers to attend parenting classes.
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AnalysisHow to attract international shoppers
As a big summer of tourism approaches, Alison Clements finds out why the UK has such appeal to international shoppers, what they like to buy and how retailers can attract them.
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NewsShop price inflation drops to 1.3% as commodity prices fall
Shop price inflation fell to 1.3% in April from 1.5% in March but the British Retail Consortium (BRC)- Nielsen Shop Price Index flagged potential future increases following the UK’s fall back into recession.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Marks & Spencer Shwopping
Marks & Spencer’s latest foray into eco realms is aimed squarely at the consumer, marking a development on the retailer’s business-focused Plan A programme.
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OpinionTackling the issues of ethical trade
It was, and remains, a ground-breaking concept; an alliance of companies, trade unions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working together to improve the lives of workers around the world.
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NewsGovernment rules out permanently relaxing Sunday trading hours
Minister for business and enterprise Mark Prisk said there are “absolutely no plans” to permanently relax Sunday trading hours after legislation was passed yesterday to relax trading laws during the Olympic Games.
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AnalysisRetailers and landlords: Lease conflict time bomb
Retailers and landlords remain in disputes over pre-packs, downscaling, and now monthly rents. Meanwhile, a lease time bomb is ticking, warns Mark Faithfull. However, it could spell good news for retailers.
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NewsHigh street sales ease in April, says CBI
High street sales fell in line with expectations in April as consumers continued to rein in spending, according to the CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
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NewsFood retailers drive retail employment up 0.4%
Retail employment edged up 0.4% in the first quarter of 2012 as food retailers hired new recruits as they opened more stores, said the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Bond Pearce Employment Monitor.
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NewsRecession sparks fears for retail recovery
Retailers fear further slump in consumer confidence as the UK plunges back into recession.