All Policy & legal articles – Page 89
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OpinionOpinion: Google Shopping fine – how it effects retail
The European Commission has fined Google a record-breaking €2.4 billion for seeking to use its search algorithms to systematically promote its own site, Google Shopping.
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NewsGoogle handed £2.1bn fine over its Shopping service
Google has been fined €2.4bn (£2.1bn) by the European Commission for promoting its own shopping comparison service at the top of search results.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, consumer confidence and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco offers one-hour delivery service; British consumer confidence drops; and supermarket watchdog functions without compliance manager.
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco heeds Pennycook’s rallying cry
It is all too easy to blame the likes of Sir Philip Green and Mike Ashley for retail’s image problem.
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NewsPennycook: We must shed industry's 'toxic' reputation
Former Co-op boss Richard Pennycook has urged retail leaders to do more to shed the “toxic” reputation the industry has developed among consumers.
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NewsAmazon to sell Nike products directly for first time
Amazon is to sell Nike shoes directly for the first time, it is understood.
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NewsQueen’s speech is encouraging for retail, says BRC boss
The Queen’s speech was primarily focused on Brexit, which BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said would be “the retail industry’s biggest priority”.
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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.