All Policy & legal articles – Page 8
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NewsSainsbury’s boss backs government’s new health plan
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has backed the government’s new 10-year plan for the NHS, saying that “everyone has to play their part in making sure we help drive towards better health outcomes”.
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NewsSainsbury’s posts sales boost and hits highest market share in decade
Sainsbury’s has delivered strong first quarter growth, with gains in retail sales and in market share.
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Opinion‘After Amazon lovefest, can the government now show all of retail more affection?’
Amazon’s big UK investment announcement was welcome but it’s not the only retailer backing Britain. After the punishing autumn Budget, the industry’s contribution should be better recognised in Westminster, says Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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Chart of the WeekChart: Grocers and multiples to burn while Labour fiddles with rates thresholds
Government plans to increase rates on larger properties look to be bad news for supermarkets and larger retail chains in particular
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NewsAmazon unveils £40bn investment in UK
Onine goliath Amazon has revealed that it will invest £40bn in the UK over the next three years, which it said would create thousands of jobs – primarily outside London and the South East.
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NewsWomen now make up nearly half of retail boardrooms
Women now make up nearly half of retail boardrooms as retailers make strides to improve gender equality, according to a new report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the MBS Group.
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AnalysisWhy Labour’s promises on business rates reform are falling flat
Ahead of the government’s mooted interim report on the future of business rates due at some point this summer, Labour’s big promises of reform have fallen flat for much of UK retail.
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NewsDiscounter Aldi recruiting for 1,000 new store jobs before 2026
Aldi is recruiting for 1,000 new store roles as it ramps up its new store openings programme before the end of the year.
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NewsLidl reiterates support for British farming after Starmer/Trump photo op
Lidl has doubled down in its support for British farming after the prime minister and President Trump talked up their countries’ new trade deal at the G7 summit earlier this week.
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AnalysisHow AO is planning to keep momentum with products, services, and overhauling mobile
Following full-year results of strong revenue growth and a record profit before tax performance, AO’s chief executive and founder John Roberts talks to Retail Week about its recent performance and the steps it has been taking to cement itself as a trusted, growing retailer.
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Opinion‘Oxford Street pedestrianisation should herald an era of more shopping and less schlepping’
Cutting traffic from the famous shopping street would be good news but more is needed to ensure it retains an ability to draw the crowds in the long term, believes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsShein faces fresh lawsuit in claims of dodged taxes
Online fashion giant Shein has been hit with a new lawsuit from the High Court claiming it has committed customs and VAT fraud.
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NewsBiggest retailers face £600m tax rise as rates reform hits
Britain’s largest supermarkets and West End shops face being hit hardest by a £600m surge in property taxes next year, according to new analysis.
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NewsRetail groups give cautious welcome to increased police funding in spending review
Retailers, who have suffered soaring rates of crime, were pleased by an increase in police funding unveiled by chancellor Rachel Reeves but cautioned that the devil will be in the details.
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InterviewInterview: Currys CEO Alex Baldock on the retailer’s full-circuit comeback
Currys continues to cement itself as a leader in the UK’s electricals market, despite recent bouts of low consumer confidence, supply chain issues, economic headwinds and a Budget that was most unwelcome. As its performance improves, chief executive Alex Baldock gives a rare interview and explains why he’s not yet satisfied
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NewsOne in 10 retail jobs at risk by 2028, warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium has warned that mounting financial pressures could eliminate one in 10 retail positions across the UK by 2028.
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NewsSports Direct reported to the regulator for pricing practices
Sports Direct has been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following claims of “misleading” pricing by Which?.
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NewsHigh streets at serious risk without government action on crime
Representatives from High Streets UK have set out a four-point policy proposal for the government on retail crime, warning that a failure to act will only worsen the issues facing the sector.
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NewsConsumer confidence has not recovered since Brexit vote, says Barclays
Despite the dent in consumer confidence, Brits have continued to make room for discretionary spending priorities, with travel and beauty continuing to rise in recent years.
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NewsTrump’s worldwide tariffs blocked by US federal court
Global tariffs introduced by US president Donald Trump have been ruled unlawful and have been blocked by a US federal court.