All Policy & legal articles – Page 5
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NewsShein loses High Court copyright battle with Temu
Online fashion giant Shein has lost a copyright fight with competitor Temu following a legal ruling on responsibility for third-party content on the latter’s site.
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AnalysisThe challenges of defining a 'misleading' discount
As part of his “everyday fixes” announced this week, Andy Burnham revealed that the government would be cracking down on misleading discounts, with a consultation launched to look at whether fake “was” prices, invented discounts, and misleading recommended retail prices (RRPs) should be added to the list of banned practices under the DMCCA consumer protection law.
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NewsBRC responds as government says zero-hour contract ban could cost businesses £3bn
The British Retail Consortium has called on the government to drop plans to ban zero-hour contracts, as the government said it could cost businesses up to £3bn to implement.
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NewsBurnham hints at measures to ‘bring down cost of doing business’
The prime minister Andy Burnham has hinted at introducing measures to “bring down the cost of doing business” in the forthcoming Autumn budget.
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NewsPM vows crack down on betting and vape shops to save ‘hollowed out high streets’
The prime minister has vowed to change the laws around 24-hour betting shops and planning permission for vape shops as part of the government’s plans to save “hollowed out high streets”.
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NewsBurnham cracks down on misleading discounts and ‘subscription traps’
Prime minister Andy Burnham has promised to tackle misleading discount pricing and “subscription traps” under his latest wave of measures.
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NewsCMA says Lidl and Aldi should be subject to same rules as rivals
The UK’s competition regulator is looking to subject Aldi and Lidl to the same rules applied to major supermarkets.
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NewsRisk to UK food systems increased over the last year, finds IGD
The risk to the UK food system has increased over the past 12 months, according to research by IGD.
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NewsTGJones owner expects return to profitability in first year following restructure
The owner of TGJones has said the high street business should return to profitability in its first year following approval of its restructuring plan, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekRaising business rates on warehouses would hit traditional retailers harder than Amazon
Andy Burnham floated a higher business rate on warehouses to charge online giants to fund the high street support. The data shows the largest bills would fall on traditional retailers instead.
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Opinion‘Business rates change makes minimal difference to overall high street health’
By creating a system that protects one type of venue while leaving neighbouring retail spaces burdened, the government risks undermining its own local growth initiatives, believes retail and property adviser JDM Retail’s Jonathan De Mello
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NewsGrocery giants join calls for new PM to introduce ‘Good Food Bill’
Tesco and Sainsbury’s are amongst 100 signatories across sectors who have signed a letter to new prime minister Andy Burnham urging him to introduce a ‘Good Food Bill’.
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NewsShop price inflation falls despite mounting cost pressures
Shop price inflation fell in July as retailers competed to keep prices low during sweltering temperatures and with the World Cup on.
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Chart of the WeekThe data showing Andy Burnham’s challenge in reviving the high street
Andy Burnham has pledged to revive Britain’s struggling high streets, but after a decade of decline, delivering on that promise may prove difficult.
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NewsShein plunges into loss after US closes de minimis loophole
Fast fashion giant Shein has reported a quarterly loss after US president Trump ended the small package import duty exemption.
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NewsPresident Trump imposes fresh tariffs on dozens of countries
President Donald Trump is imposing a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries as it replaces a global duty that was set to expire.
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Opinion‘If Burnham wants to bring down the cost of living, bring down the cost of doing business’
A raft of announcements from the new PM on issues that matter to consumers and retailers could give the industry grounds for optimism, writes George MacDonald
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AnalysisBurnham moves on business rates, but retailers have to wait
The approach suggests Burnham is serious about his high-street revival project, but retail is not a direct beneficiary yet
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NewsBurnham to cut business rates for pubs and live music venues by 20%
The discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will start next April and will be funded by reviewing tax reliefs for businesses said not to contribute to local communities, “such as vape shops”