All Policy & legal articles – Page 179
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NewsSir Terry Leahy calls on governments to ensure low-carbon growth
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has called on governments around the world to work with private companies to ensure innovation in low-carbon growth is not hindered by red tape.
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News84% of retailers will pass on VAT rise in full
More than eight out of 10 retailers plan to pass on in full the VAT rise that came in to effect on January 4.
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NewsWolfson attacks planners for holding back economy
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson of Aspley Guise has attacked planners for holding back economic growth.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker: average family's spending power suffered largest fall on record in December
The average family’s spending power fell by £8 per week in December, the largest fall on record since the Asda Income Tracker began in January 2007.
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NewsSRC challenges Scottish levy
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has challenged Scottish finance secretary John Swinney to answer five key questions about the proposed retail levy when he appears at the Scottish Parliament later today.
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OpinionTaxing big stores won’t save small shops
“It is only fair that the largest, profitable businesses make a greater contribution and if this helps sustain businesses in many of our town and city centres that is an added advantage.”
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NewsScottish Parliament advised by committee to scrap planned levy on large retailers
Retailers are unlikely to have to pay extra tax on larger stores in Scotland after the Local Government and Communities Committee of the Scottish Parliament voted in favour of annulling the proposed Large Retailer Levy.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Am I obliged to let trade union members have paid time off for union activities?
Some of my employees have joined a trade union. Am I obliged to let these staff members have paid time off for union activities or allow them to meet on work premises?
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NewsIan Cheshire to be drafted into Government
Ian Cheshire, chief executive of B&Q-owner Kingfisher, is expected to be drafted into the Department of Work and Pensions as a lead non-executive director.
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NewsScottish Parliament committee raises questions over planned levy on large retailers
The Scottish government is again being urged to reconsider its proposed levy on large retailers, as a report by the Scottish Parliament’s Finance Committee questions how the policy will support town centre retailing.
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AnalysisInterest rates
With inflation still surging ahead of the Bank of England’s 2% target, a predicted interest rate hike this year could pose a threat to retail
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OpinionInterest rate rise could knock retailers for six
There’s only so much you can do if the weather stops customers getting to your stores, or you delivering to their homes.
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NewsRetailers to be banned from selling cheap alcohol
Retailers are to be banned from selling alcohol below a minimum price for the first time, under Government plans to be revealed today.
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NewsCost of retail theft soars despite increased crime prevention spend
The cost of retail crime soared year-on-year in 2010 despite retailers investing more than £210m in crime prevention.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Snow has a big impact on our staffing levels. Can staff take time off to care for their children because of school closures?
Snow has a big impact on our staffing levels. Can staff take time off to care for their children because of school closures?
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NewsKingfisher chief in employment law reform call
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has called for reform of employment tribunals rules, which could help kick-start the UK jobs market.
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NewsRetailers protest against Scottish rate hike
Major retailers across Scotland including Tesco, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have protested against the Scottish Government’s proposed business rate hike for large retail stores which they warn will jeopardise job growth.
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NewsSir Philip Green: Topshop will not pass on VAT hike
Topshop and Topman will not pass the January VAT rise on to customers, Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has confirmed.
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NewsOFT called upon to block Tesco takeover of Mills
Convenience retail trade body the ACS has called on the OFT to stop the takeover of Mills Group by Tesco’s c-store business One Stop.
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NewsMost retailers expect sales to fall in 2011, BRC says
Most retailers expect sales to fall in 2011, with weak consumer confidence and inflationary pressures hitting the sector’s performance, according to a BRC survey.