All Policy & legal articles – Page 98
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NewsGovernment crackdown on workplace exploitation launched
The government is ramping up the pressure on “rogue” employers with a new crackdown on “unscrupulous” practices.
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NewsShop prices fall but rate of decline starts to slow
Shop prices fell once more in December but the rate of decline has begun to slow.
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OpinionPractical lessons in reinvigorating high streets
British towns should take inspiration from Belgium, where a passionate mayor forced through change to make his city’s high streets fit for the 21st century.
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NewsBHS liquidator probes Green and Chappell property deals
BHS’s liquidators are investigating a swathe of property transactions that took place under the ownerships of Sir Philip Green and Dominic Chappell.
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NewsCost prices to grow by up to 8% in 2017
Cost prices will grow between 5% and 8% over the course of next year, the KMPG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) has predicted.
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NewsSainsbury's ramps up war on waste with new app
Sainsbury’s is testing a new app to help shoppers track how much food they throw away.
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NewsScottish retailers warn over 'formidable challenges'
Retailers in Scotland face “formidable challenges” next year as rising inflation and costs are set to bite, a trade body has warned.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Brexit and business rates blues
Retailers have endured a perfect storm of political factors this year that have added to the challenges of doing business.
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NewsThousands of small retailers face Christmas collapse
More than 20,000 small businesses are suffering from “significant financial distress” in the run up to Christmas, experts have warned.
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NewsConsumer confidence lifts at end of rollercoaster year
Consumer confidence edged up one point last month to -7, according to GfK’s consumer confidence index, as a rollercoaster year draws to a close.
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NewsFat Face to test closing stores on Boxing Day
Fat Face will test closing 10 stores this Boxing Day to give staff an extra day with their families at Christmas.
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NewsToday in Retail: Fat Face's opening hours experiment
There are only three days now until the Christmas trading season is over, and then we’re into the Boxing Day and January Sales.
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NewsGreen could face £1bn fine under MPs' pension plan
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green may have to pay £1bn to resolve the BHS pension debacle under new proposals tabled by MPs.
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NewsTesco's former executive cleared in accounting probe
Tesco’s former group commercial director Kevin Grace will not face charges in relation to the grocer’s £326m accounting scandal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Fortnum & Mason and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco's former commercial boss cleared of fraud, Fortnum's to cut staff pay, and Swarovski’s revenue rises in Ireland
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NewsMPs renew calls for Sir Philip Green to sort BHS pensions
MPs have renewed calls on Sir Philip Green to find a solution to the BHS pensions black hole.
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Retail VoiceEmployment law and the gig economy
Olswang partner Melanie Lane discusses the gig economy and what retailers need to know about the employment law implications.
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NewsJD Sports vows to investigate warehouse conduct
JD Sports will launch an investigation into how policies are being implemented at its main warehouse following claims of harsh working practices.
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NewsLego increases its UK prices as Brexit hits
Lego is set to increase its prices in the UK next year owing to the collapse in the value of sterling since the Brexit vote.
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NewsBoxing Day petition widely dismissed by MPs
The Boxing Day petition demanding that shops close on December 26 was rejected by MPs in Parliament after receiving over 100,00 signatures.