All Policy & legal articles – Page 88
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OpinionOpinion: Retail needs a rethink amid consumer fatigue
I know there have already been many commentators holding forth on the outcome of the general election, but as a candidate for the second time in two years, I felt I couldn’t let the opportunity pass.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sainsbury's, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: Sainsbury's to buy Nisa; Frank Field wants BHS probe to be released in full; and Ocado boss to meet disappointed investors.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Theresa May's shopping list
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Theresa May’s morning after the bruising general election result which saw the Conservative Party lose its parliamentary majority.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Election, DFS, New Look and Power List
The team sit down to discuss the biggest stories over the last week including a profit warning for DFS and the Retail Week Power List.
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AnalysisSeven ways to navigate post-election uncertainty
As the retail sector’s current state of uncertainty looks set to continue, we identify seven things retailers can do to successfully navigate it.
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OpinionOpinion: Politicians could learn from retail
Whatever your perspective on the outcome of this year’s general election, I get the sense that many voters will have felt torn between policies, promises and people across the spectrum of political parties.
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OpinionWhy election chaos allows retail’s voice to be heard
In the search for strong and stable government, the Prime Minister launched the country into almost two months of perpetual campaigning – possibly the longest ‘snap’ election ever.
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NewsJaeger creditors attack former owner Better Capital
Jaeger creditors who claim they are owed millions from the collapse of the heritage brand have bought shares in former owner Better Capital.
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OpinionRetailers battle for customer votes after election farce
Business confidence plummeted in the aftermath of last week’s tragicomic general election.
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AnalysisPower List 2017: Reinvention, revivals and Brexit
Few will be surprised about who is sat atop this year’s Retail Week Power List.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Jaeger, Aldi and more
Retail news round-up: Lingerie designer launches UK-made label; Aldi plans further US expansion; and Jaeger creditors to review sale process.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does election result mean for retail?
Theresa May’s decision to call a snap general election backfired as the Conservative Party lost its majority, plunging the UK into further political uncertainty.
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AnalysisRetail chiefs: 'Worst election result we could have'
After the snap election resulted in a hung parliament, Retail Week spoke to retail executives to gauge reaction across the industry.
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NewsUK general election ends in hung parliament
The general election has resulted in a hung parliament as the Conservative party lost their majority.
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AnalysisMark Price: What's so wrong with a job for life?
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Fairness For All, former Waitrose boss and trade minister Mark Price talks about how happy and secure employees are good for business.
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AnalysisThe Retail Cabinet: Which bosses get our vote?
As the UK prepares for the general election Retail Week looks to the high street to choose a Cabinet for store owners and shoppers.
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NewsBreakfast debate: Is Brexit a sterling opportunity?
Could currency fluctuations benefit your finances? Or perhaps UK retail is set to get a pounding?
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OpinionOpinion: Borough Market represents retail at its best
Cascades of colourful produce, fish so fresh they might have jumped straight from the waves, an abundance of food spanning every shade of savoury and sweet.
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Retail VoiceWill the election impact retail footfall?
As the nation waits with bated breath for the results of this week’s election, Springboard Research asks how it will affect retail footfall.
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NewsTesco PwC probe closed by accounting watchdog
The UK’s accounting watchdog has closed its investigation into Tesco’s accounts, which was launched in the wake of the grocer’s profits scandal.