All Policy & legal articles – Page 90
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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.
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OpinionOpinion: The politics of the high street
As Britain goes to the polls, I’m going to resist the temptation to predict the outcome, especially after recent votes on both sides of the Atlantic.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco, Dixons Carphone and robots
The Retail Week team discusses the biggest stories from the sector over the last week including Tesco’s tie-up with Dixons Carphone and delivery robots.
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Retail VoiceHow to protect your business by managing risk
Why new sentencing guidelines should place regulatory compliance at the top of retailers’ priority lists.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Style Group Brands, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up: A consortium of retailers to rescue Style Group Brands; Tesco chief executive called in as prosecution witness; and Sweaty Betty launches new clothing range.
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NewsWhy improved data security can save retailers money
New Retail Week research reveals why better handling of customer data will lead to major business savings in light of new data laws.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kingfisher – is there a spanner in the works?
Kingfisher seems to have hit a few bumps in the road as it ploughs ahead with its five-year transformation plan, masterminded by group boss Véronique Laury.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco and Ikea
Retail news round-up: Tesco set to discard 5p plastic bags and Ikea names new chief executive
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InterviewListen: Sir Ian Cheshire on election, Bucher and Brexit
Debenhams chairman Sir Ian Cheshire shares his views on the impact politics is having on the retail sector and how to weather the storm.
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NewsTopshop Australia placed into voluntary administration
Topshop’s Australian arm has been placed into voluntary administration amid mounting debts, putting 760 jobs at risk.
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NewsToday in retail: McColl’s eyes c-store consolidation
McColl’s share price rallied this morning amid news that its boss Jonathan Miller had voiced an interest in acquiring Tesco’s One Stop.
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NewsIn quotes: Pennycook and Rose on Brexit and boardrooms
Retail chairmen relayed their concerns about immigration and prices post-Brexit in headhunter Korn Ferry’s 2017 survey. Here’s a selection of the issues that were front of mind.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What the parties promise for retail
The general election will define the nation for decades to come, AO founder John Roberts believes – and few would disagree.
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NewsRetail chairmen: Post-Brexit price rises ‘unavoidable’
Two-thirds of retail chairmen have admitted that passing cost increases onto customers will be “unavoidable” following the Brexit vote.