Policy & Regulation
News about public policy affecting the retail business, including taxation and regulation
Policy News
BRC disagrees with Portas' "exceptional sign off" recommendation
Secretary of State sign off for all new out of town developments would be “extremely problematic” if it was agreed by the Government, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) is set to say when it responds to the Portas Review next week.
Shop price inflation falls to near-two year low
Shop price inflation fell to 1.4% in January, from 1.7% the previous month, dropping to its lowest rate since March 2010, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
January retail sales like-for-like drop 'sobering'
January like-for-like sales fell by 0.3%, providing a “sobering” picture for 2012, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
Government launches Portas pilot to revive high street
The Government has today launched a £1m competition to help turn-around failing high streets on the back of the Portas Review.
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‘Parasitic’ own-brands face scrutiny
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Retailers "lead the way" in resource efficiency
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Retail employment edges up 0.5% but outlook remains gloomy
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‘Energetic’ response to Portas Review promised
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Cost of retail crime soars 31%
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Retail like-for-likes up 2.2% in December, says BRC
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Retail businesses in administration set to rise in coming months, warns BRC
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Supermarkets "mislead" Irish customers over VAT hike
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Specsavers successfully sues Asda for trademark infringement
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Government rules out changes to pre-pack legislation
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More shoppers head for mobiles to do Christmas shopping
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Scottish retailers have worst Christmas since 1999
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Shop price inflation hits 16-month low in December, BRC finds
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Annual footfall drops to lowest rate in five years
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Response to Portas will not be brought forward
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Government minister to be allocated high street remit
In Depth
Healing the high street
There is widespread worry about the future of the UK’s high streets. George MacDonald considers what needs to be done, and looks at why there is cause for optimism.
Comment
Retail rent regime still outdated
Simon Burke is an experienced senior retailer. He is currently chairman of HobbyCraft and Eagle Eye Solutions.
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Fiddling while Rome burns
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2012 will be all about winning share
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What’s the biggest issue facing indies?
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Look hard enough, and retail’s glass is half full
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Retail must not be taken for granted
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Retail needs a break from the politicians
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Retailers are the wrong tax target
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Need any more stores? I doubt it
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Time for a guild of retailers
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Levelling the European playing field
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Rates rise could render Portas plan irrelevant
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Tax system should be based on ability to pay
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Government needs to lift shopper confidence
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Davey’s data demands are all wrong
