All Policy & legal articles – Page 173
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NewsJoin the fight to Ditch the Directive
Online retailers have warned that a new European directive aimed at protecting consumer rights could have a devastating effect on the growth of etail in the UK.
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NewsHarrods and Harvey Nichols call for relaxation of Chinese visa restrictions
The bosses of Harrods and Harvey Nichols have again called on the government to make it easier for high-spending Chinese shoppers to visit London by relaxing visa restrictions.
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NewsLondon shops on high alert after bomb threat
Shopping centres and major retail destinations were on high alert this morning after Irish terrorists threatened to bomb London as the Queen visits Dublin today.
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NewsGovernment drafts in Portas to advise on future of the high street
The Government has drafted in TV presenter Mary Portas to lead a review of the future of high street.
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AnalysisKevin Hawkins
Never far from the action, Kevin Hawkins has eschewed retirement on the golf course for the chance to head up a new Government retail taskforce. George MacDonald finds out why.
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OpinionThe coalition’s first year report card
In Retail Week exactly a year ago I asked what would be different about lobbying a coalition.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the benefits of conducting a full review of our business?
What are the benefits of conducting a full strategic and financial review of our business?
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AnalysisBringing manufacturing home
Asos is leading the way in developing skills to revive UK production. Rebecca Thomson reports.
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AnalysisRetail in Scotland
Uncertainty over jobs and income plus the later time of Easter have had an impact on retail in Scotland, causing the worst drop in sales since 2000.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Do the benefits of offering free returns outweigh the costs?
Do the benefits of offering free returns outweigh the costs?
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AnalysisDeveloping your best staff
Training can lift a business no end. Rebecca Thomson learns how it’s helping Liverpool retailers.
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OpinionSunday trading laws are not sustainable
Politicians have long talked about reducing retail regulation, but the Government’s Red Tape Challenge is the first sign of action.
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NewsRetailers urged to respond to Red Tape Challenge
More retailers are being urged to respond to the Government’s initiative to scrap unnecessary regulations.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the changes to paternity leave law?
With regard to the changes to paternity leave laws, how will I know that the father is genuinely ‘sharing’ the maternity leave of the mother of their child?
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AnalysisWill the Bribery Act really hold retailers back?
As the Bribery Act revised guidance is finally released, should it be giving retailers sleepless nights or are the risks lower than the media might suggest? Rebecca Thomson reports
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NewsOxford Street to go traffic-free on Boxing Day in bid to add £50m to retail spending
London’s Oxford Street and Regent Street are to go traffic-free on Boxing Day this year for the first time in an effort to boost trade in the premiere shopping district.
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NewsNorthern Ireland retail tax is self-defeating, BRC warns ahead of Assembly elections
Trade body the BRC has warned that a proposed levy on large retail premises in Northern Ireland is likely to hit town centre stores hardest – in direct conflict with its objective.
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AnalysisRetail regulation
The Government has set up a website for retailers to challenge red tape, with a promise that regulation that can’t be justified will be axed. Will the scheme give retailers the boost they need?
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NewsJD lashes out as VAT rise is set to cost it £16m in lost sales next year
JD Sports Fashion has condemned the Government’s VAT rise, arguing it is set to lose about £16m in sales next year due to the 2.5 percentage point increase.
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NewsNational Minimum Wage increase 'out of step with reality'
The National Minimum Wage increase of 2.5% to £6.08 is “out of step with reality”, according to retailers.