All Policy & legal articles – Page 21
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News
UK proposes new food checks in the Irish Sea from October
The UK is planning to introduce phased border checks on food products in the Irish Sea from October this year.
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Opinion
Jo Whitfield: ‘Time to give retail workers the protection they deserve’
Without doubt, there is a period of opportunity to act and address the challenges that we face from the devastating economic and social impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
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News
Asda owners to sell 27 forecourts to smooth competition concerns
Asda’s new owners the Issa brothers have agreed to offload a tranche of EG Group’s petrol forecourts, paving the way for them to formally complete their £6.8bn takeover of the supermarket chain.
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Opinion
Angus Thirlwell: ‘Forget the caterpillars – retail needs collaboration, not conflict’
Three years ago, I was spitting chocolate feathers. Customers on social media began alerting me to a suspiciously similar range of chocolate slabs that had appeared in Waitrose.
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Retail Voice
How online retailers can take advantage of the new omnicommerce landscape
It has never been more important for online retailers to broaden their offering across multiple sales channels, says Sacha Wilson, senior director tax technology solutions at Avalara
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News
Issa brothers’ Asda swoop sparks competition concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised competition concerns over the Issa brothers taking over Asda petrol forecourts – but has also opened the door to rubber-stamping the deal.
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News
Retailers team up with government to launch #ShopKind campaign
Retailers including Tesco and B&Q have teamed up with various trade bodies, the Home Office, charity Crimestoppers and unions to launch a new campaign around staff abuse.
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Analysis
Analysis: Shops and the 15-minute city – how to win in a hyper-local world
As retailers look ahead to a post-Covid reality, could the French concept of a 15-minute city provide a recipe for success in the UK?
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News
Alibaba hit with record £2bn fine for breaching competition rules
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has been hit with an Y18.3bn (£2bn) fine after an investigation ruled that it had abused its market position.
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Opinion
Alia Hawa: ‘Covid certificates are unnecessary and will damage retail’s recovery’
With non-essential retail reopening today, news that the government is considering making Covid certificates mandatory for customers in stores comes as another blow.
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Opinion
Kate Hardcastle: ‘Successful high streets will have the human at their heart’
As retailers prepare to reopen, there has been much focus on what the future high street will look like.
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News
Government faces criticism as it hints at Covid certificates in stores
Coronavirus certificates could be needed to enter some high street shops from this summer, the government has hinted, as Labour pledged to vote against any such plans.
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News
Amazon found to have illegally fired climate activist workers
US labour officials have found that Amazon “illegally retaliated” against two former employees who were fired after speaking out about the firm’s environmental practices and warehouse safety.
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Retail gets green light as Johnson confirms April 12 reopening plan
Boris Johnson has confirmed that non-essential retailers can open their doors on April 12 as planned.
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News
US threatens UK with tariffs on exports over planned digital tax
Exports including jewellery, furniture and game boards could all face tariffs being exported across the Atlantic, with the US targeting British products in response to any digital tax.
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News
Shops to be allowed extended opening hours when lockdown eases
The government has said shops in England will be permitted to open until 10pm when lockdown restrictions ease next month.
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Video
Retail Question Time with Gary Grant and Frances Bishop
As retailers prepare to reopen next month, toy retailer The Entertainer founder and chair Gary Grant and childrenswear specialist Pud Store founder Frances Bishop discuss their hopes and expectations, how consumers will behave and how their businesses have changed during the pandemic.
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News
50 retailers pledge to improve diversity and inclusion with new charter
Dozens of retailers have backed a new charter created by the British Retail Consortium to promote diversity and inclusion across the sector.
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News
Retailers divided over business rates in submissions to Treasury review
Retail respondents to the Treasury’s call for evidence on business rates reform are split over the benefits and potential risks to the high street of introducing an online sales tax.
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Analysis
Footprint calculator and sustainable labelling: what Textiles 2030 means for fashion
The UK government has unveiled several initiatives in a bid to tackle the environmental issues surrounding the fashion industry and support a sustainable future – but what will it mean for retailers?