All Policy & legal articles – Page 12
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DataData: How costs will increase for retailers in the new financial year
This week marks the start of the new financial year for many and the coming into force of the big whammy of cost rises the retail sector has been dreading for months
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FeatureThe changing face of the British high street
The high street is an ever-evolving destination and that has never been more apparent than now
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NewsPets at Home cuts next year’s profit guidance due to costs from Budget
Pets at Home has reduced its profit guidance for the next financial year as it battles cost increases stemming from the Budget.
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NewsNext upgrades profits and sales guidance after strong start to the year
Next has upgraded its full price sales and pre-tax profit guidance for the current financial year after trading in the first eight weeks of the period were ahead of expectations.
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NewsSpring statement brings no new pain for retail – but no relief either
While today’s spring statement did not have any more unexpected tax rises in-store for retail, it also did not deliver any relief for a sector still coming to terms with the October Budget.
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NewsLakeland becomes latest acquisition target for Modella Capital
Lakeland has emerged as a takeover target for several investment groups, including Modella Capital, which owns Hobbycraft and The Original Factory Shop.
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NewsUK inflation falls ahead of chancellor’s spring statement
Inflation across the UK has fallen further than expected ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement later today.
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Opinion‘On Covid’s five-year anniversary, remember the retail staff who worked day in, day out’
During lockdown, retail employees kept the UK going, putting themselves at risk of the virus while most of us were being told to stay at home. BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson and shopworkers’ union boss Paddy Lillis pay tribute to them and make a plea for respect
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InterviewRetail Week Awards 2025: From the trolley park to the boardroom – Leader of the Year Stuart Machin
When Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin is being interviewed, it’s day 1,008 in the role.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop reveals ‘significant step’ in closing gender pay gap
The Perfume Shop has released its latest gender pay gap report, revealing it has made significant steps to close the gap, Retail Week can reveal.
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Retail VoiceWhy retailers should collaborate to elevate
From managing collaborations to measuring success, Foot Anstey partner Alex Hammond explores the power of brand partnerships and how retailers can maximise growth while avoiding pitfalls
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NewsNew retailer body releases plan for business rates
High Streets UK, a new initiative launched by representatives from British retailers, has laid out a series of policy recommendations in response to the government’s business rates discussion paper, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils ‘biggest ever’ investment in staff pay
M&S said that since 2022 it has invested more than £285m in retail pay.
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Opinion‘Crime and policing bill is milestone in efforts to create safer retail environment’
Parliament’s recent efforts to tackle abuse against retailers are necessary and long overdue, argues Retail Trust CEO Chris Brook-Carter
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NewsOcado still in 'constructive' talks with Marks & Spencer over April payment
Ocado is still in “constructive conversations” with Marks & Spencer in a row over a final payment that is due in around a month’s time.
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AnalysisNew BRC manifesto outlines how retail can drive economic growth
The retail sector has been battling rising crime, Budget policies, shop closures and higher costs.
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NewsPart-time retail jobs ‘at risk’ due to the impact from the Budget
Around one in 10 part-time jobs could be at risk due to the impact of the Budget and upcoming regulatory changes, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned.
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NewsFormer Farfetch executives accused of ‘serious mismanagement’ in High Court case
A number of former Farfetch executives are reportedly caught up in a High Court dispute.
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NewsBill making assaulting a shopworker an offence enters parliament
The Crime and Policing Bill, which will also introduce harsher penalties for shoplifting of items under £200, will be put before parliament on Tuesday.
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NewsShein’s profits have plummeted ahead of London listing
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s profits plummeted by more than a third last year, according to reports, ahead of its highly-anticipated London listing.