All Policy & legal articles – Page 167
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NewsGovernment launches Portas Plus plans to rescue failing high streets
The Government has pledged almost £13m to save suffering high streets as it is this morning expected to accept the “vast majority” of recommendations made by the Portas Review.
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NewsBRC director general Stephen Robertson steps down
British Retail Consortium director general Stephen Robertson is to step down from his role in December.
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NewsRetailers welcome planning policy shake-up
Retailers have welcomed the government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework which presumes in favour of town centres in England.
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NewsHMV closes Guernsey base
HMV is one of the first large retailers to move its base out of the Channel Islands after the Government’s decision to close a tax loophole in the region.
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NewsSupermarkets targeted as minimum alcohol pricing proposed
Retailers will be prohibited from offering multi-buy discount deals on alcohol under government proposals to introduce a minimum price of 40p per unit.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson calls on Sunday trading extension to be made permanent
Next boss Lord Wolfson urged the Government to extend Sunday trading laws permanently.
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OpinionWhy I'm saying no to Sunday trading
Sunday is a retail rest day at The Entertainer and it will stay that way.
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AnalysisRetail crime: What do retailers need to know?
The author of a new book on retail crime believes the cost to the industry is far higher than thought.
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NewsRetailers divided over Sunday trading
The relaxation of Sunday trading laws for the Olympics has split opinion among some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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NewsChancellor confirms Sunday trading laws will be relaxed
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed the Government will relax Sunday trading laws across games-time for the Olympics and Paralympics in his Budget speech today.
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NewsInflation drops to 3.4% in February
February’s rate of CPI inflation dropped from 3.6% in Janaury to 3.4% in February, the lowest rate since November 2010, which could be welcome relief for the recovering economy.
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NewsMinimum wage frozen for young people, adult rate to increase 1.8%
The national minimum wage for 16 to 20 year olds will be frozen next year to stimulate job creation for young people as the adult rate rises 1.8%.
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Competition Appeal Court rejects Walmart and Massmart merger
The Competition Appeal Court has dismissed an application by the government to review the decision to approve the merger between Walmart and local retailer Massmart. According to Judge Dennis Davis, there was not enough evidence to conclude that public concerns regarding the impact on employment and small and medium-sized businesses ...
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NewsPrisk promises business-led retail strategy in summer
Business minister Mark Prisk has promised a “clear, business-led” strategy to spark retail growth in the summer.
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NewsForeign investment in UK retailers set to surge
UK retail is braced for a boom in foreign investment after a series of acquisitions over the past year, predicts corporate adviser Clearwater Corporate Finance.
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OpinionWork experience in retail can lead to great things
Ian McGarrigle has been writing about and publishing for the retail sector for over 20 years. He was a member of the launch team for Retail Week.
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NewsWork experience scheme backed by public, exclusive poll reveals
Retailers’ involvement in work experience schemes has the overwhelming backing of the public, despite prompting a storm of protest in recent weeks.
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NewsShop price inflation hits its lowest rate for nearly two years
Shop price inflation is at its lowest for nearly two years, falling to 1.2% in February from 1.4% in January, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsUK like-for-likes drop 0.3% in February
UK like-for-like sales dropped 0.3% in February, as “a convincing revival remains illusory”, said the British Retail Consortium.
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AnalysisWomen in senior management: Are there enough women on boards?
While retail is better than some industries, women still only make up a fraction of its senior management. Rebecca Thomson talks to some of the sector’s top female bosses and finds out how to tackle the issue.