All Policy & legal articles – Page 68
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AnalysisGender stereotypes in advertising: how not to fall foul of the new rules
The Advertising Standards Authority recently banned two ads under new rules to prevent depictions of harmful gender stereotypes. What should retailers take heed of to make sure they don’t fall foul of the regulations?
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NewsGovernment gives high street fund pre-election boost
Boris Johnson’s government has increased the pot of cash available to struggling regional high streets to £1bn, pledging to pump money into 100 towns across the UK ahead of a possible election.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The risks and rewards of facial recognition in retail
Facial recognition technology burst into the headlines this month following an exposé in the Financial Times about its use in London’s King’s Cross.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail property owners need to fix their trust issue
There were many reasons for the 2008 financial crisis. Blame is often laid at the door of the subprime crises in the USA. But look deeper and some point to Bill Clinton repealing the Glass Steagal Act, which in turn, it is suggested, was a response to a lack of meaningful wage growth in middle America.
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NewsHammerson appoints new chief financial officer
Hammerson has appointed a new chief financial officer who will also be made executive director on joining the company in September.
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NewsPhilip Green set to settle Arcadia CVA challenges
Sir Philip Green is understood to be close to reaching out-of-court settlements of two challenges brought by landlords following its CVA.
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NewsPoundland owner prepares for sale or float
Poundland owner Pepkor Europe is understood to be mulling a €4bn (£3.6bn) sale or flotation next month.
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NewsSports Direct closes eight Jack Wills stores with more at risk
Sports Direct has shuttered eight Jack Wills stores after acquiring the preppy brand earlier this month.
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NewsSteinhoff to sell off assets following accountancy scandal
South African retail giant Steinhoff is set to cut its debt and trim down its assets to focus on retail investments after a previous $7bn (£5.8bn) accountancy scandal.
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NewsCity watchdog delays implementation of new online payment rules
The financial regulator has extended the deadline for new rules on online payments for 18 months, which the BRC says “avoids a payments cliff-edge”.
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NewsChancellor Sajid Javid shrugs off plea for business rates reform
Chancellor Sajid Javid has shrugged off pleas by the retail industry for reform of the “broken” business rates system.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson: No-deal Brexit will only bring ‘mild disruption’
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson believes that chaos can be avoided in the event of a no-deal Brexit, which would only bring “mild disruption”.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail job losses are devastating for all of society
Sometimes August is seen as a quiet month in retail – not much happens and very few announcements are made.
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NewsTop retailers call on chancellor to fix broken business rates system
More than 50 retailers have written to new chancellor Sajid Javid demanding action to lighten the burden of business rates.
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NewsBrits spend £4bn stockpiling for no-deal Brexit
British households have spent £4bn stockpiling goods in preparation for a potential no-deal Brexit in October.
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NewsFood industry calls for competition rules to be waived in no-deal Brexit
The UK food industry has called on the government to waive aspects of competition law to allow businesses to coordinate and direct supplies with one another in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sustainable retail – do shoppers love it or hate it?
Unilever has warned that it will sell off brands that do not ‘contribute positively to society’. Retail Week analyses what effect this will have on the wider retail sector.
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NewsRetail sales return to growth, but consumer spending languishes
Retail sales returned to growth in July but BRC boss Helen Dickinson warned that consumer spending is continuing to languish after a “punishing few months” for the sector.
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NewsMajestic Wine acquired by US investment firm
Majestic Wine has been acquired by a leading US investment firm for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsGoals Soccer Centres uncovers ‘improper behaviour’
Following an ongoing investigation into the historic accounting practices of Goals Soccer Centres, the company’s full-year 2018 audit has been suspended.