All articles by Helen Dickinson – Page 3
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Opinion
Opinion: The pitfalls and benefits of a Brexit for the food supply chain
As the EU referendum approaches, what should retailers consider when examining the impact of a Brexit on the food supply chain?
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Opinion: In or out of Europe, we need better regulation
UK retailers must comply with a huge array of regulation, much of it from Brussels. The referendum raises key questions about that regulation.
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Opinion: The shape of European trade in a post-Brexit world
The EU referendum raises many issues for retailers. Helen Dickinson of the BRC looks at one: the ease and cost of moving products across borders
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Opinion: Vulnerable staff need safeguarding as future retail roles shift
Employment patterns are poised to shift as the industry undergoes digital transformation, but retail roles must be protected.
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Opinion: 2016 will be a momentous year for retail as policy challenges loom
While the industry can do much to help itself, a lot rides on easing some of the policy burdens imposed on it by Government.
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The Retail Week: 2015 in review and the key factors for 2016
News editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald are joined by BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson to discuss the year in retail.
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Helen Dickinson: Enterprise Bill a missed opportunity to update appeals system
Proposed law seeks to ‘cement UK’s position as the best place in Europe to grow a business’ but retailers see proposals as missed opportunity.
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Comment: Making retail’s voice heard in the EU reform negotiations
Our Prime Minister is on a crusade, seeking key agreements with the heads of government of other EU members in order to deliver reform.
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Helen Dickinson: Retailers have a strong mandate to drive change
The general election’s surprise outcome presents a great opportunity to put retail front-and-centre of the political agenda.
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Comment: How retailers can influence the next government
Regardless of the results of the upcoming general election, it is vital for the retailers to work with the government to improve the sector.
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Comment: Tackling low pay is the next big challenge for retailers
Making wages fairer across retail is the sector’s next challenge and best way to ensure people reach their full potential.
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Comment: Retailers lead the way on what matters to shoppers
From labour conditions to food-supply integrity, retailers lead the way on listening to customers and building responsible businesses.
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Comment: Retailers priorities as the 2015 general election approaches
In the eight months leading up to the 2015 general election, what should political parties be prioritising for the UK retail sector?
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Comment: Now is the time to commit to business rates reform
If a week is a long time in politics, then 24 weeks – the period that has passed since we published The Road to Reform – must be the retailer’s equivalent of an aeon.
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Comment: Retail’s future in the big data game
Retailers of all shapes and sizes will need to grab the opportunity to offer a digital, highly personalised and better service to their customers.
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Comment: The UK needs to engage with significant parts of the EU agenda
With the European Parliamentary elections looming, it is important to realise the value of Britain’s involvement in EU policy decisions.
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Comment: New thinking on business rates
British Retail Consortium director-general Helen Dickinson on the BRC’s suggestions for the Chancellor’s budget
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Comment: The retail sector is vital for young apprentices
The British Retail Consortium is a big supporter of National Apprenticeship Week, which launched this week.
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Comment: Retail crime is far from victimless and must be tackled
In amongst all the festive data and commentary ushered in by the New Year, the BRC’s annual Retail Crime Survey often stands out as a more challenging read.
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Comment: What the year ahead has in store for retail
There’s no such thing as a slow start to the year at the BRC. The day the office reopens in early January always ushers in feverish preparation for answering that multibillion pound question: how was Christmas for retailers?
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