All Policy & legal articles – Page 9
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NewsAdidas customer data stolen as it becomes latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack
German sportswear giant Adidas has become the latest retailer to be hit by a cyber attack.
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NewsTrump pushes EU trade talks deadline as 50% tariff threat looms
The President of the United States Donald Trump has pushed back the deadline for EU-US tariff negotiations to July 9, having previously threatened to slap 50% mark ups on all European goods on June 1.
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NewsEU accuses Shein of being in ‘breach of law’ over fake discounting
Fake discounts, pressure selling and other practices on Shein are in breach of the law, the European Union has said.
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NewsFood inflation climbs as retailers struggle with increased costs
Food prices jumped for the fourth month in a row, as retailers are now faced with absorbing an additional £5bn in costs from last year’s controversial Budget.
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Opinion‘In wake of the M&S attack, let’s keep talking about cyber risk, resilience and solutions’
Marks & Spencer boss Stuart Machin revealed this week how much he valued the support and advice of other bosses who had also been targeted by cyber criminals. Such attacks are now all too common now, so let’s ensure the issue remains high on retail’s agenda, says Retail Week editor-in-chief Charlotte Hardie
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NewsFlurry of UK trade deals improves consumer confidence
The UK’s recent flurry of trade deals and agreements with India, the US and the EU has upped customer confidence.
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Chart of the WeekWhy the EU-UK trade deal is coming at a good time
Food, feed and drink exports from the UK to the EU have dropped by a third since 2019.
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NewsChancellor says UK is the ‘best place for investment and business’ due to new trade deals
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the UK is now the “best place for investment and business” because of the deals struck with the US, the EU and India.
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NewsGovernment says new EU deal will make food cheaper and add £9bn to the economy
The government today has hailed a new reset with the European Union, which it said will “slash red tape” on food products and will be a boost to the economy.
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NewsCo-op members vote to cease all trading with Israel
Members of the c-store specialist called on the retailer’s board to “demonstrate fairness and consistency with its ethical decision-making” at the AGM over the weekend.
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NewsRetailers put pressure on Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping
Several retailers and brands are urging chancellor Rachel Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists amid ongoing disruption as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
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NewsWalmart to raise prices as cost of tariffs take hold
US giant Walmart has said it will have to raise prices from later this month as the high cost of tariffs takes effect.
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Opinion‘No growth strategy, tech investment or innovation can compensate for poor human interaction’
As the biggest private sector employer in the UK, retailers should be applauded for their stellar efforts in making retail a great place to work and build your career, says Retail Week editor-in-chief Charlotte Hardie.
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Chart of the WeekMarks & Spencer cyber attack could have £40m weekly sales impact
A new estimate from the Bank of America (BofA) suggests the cyber-attack could be costing the retailer over £40m per week.
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InterviewQ&A: B&Q’s Andy Moat on pay, culture and the end of minimum wage in retail
B&Q people director Andy Moat talks about today’s competitive pay landscape, increasing expectations for staff on the shop floor and why retailers should be more transparent about their employees’ pay.
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NewsRetail sales boosted by sunny weather and Easter holidays
UK total retail sales soared in April as a mixture of sunny weather and a later Easter holiday saw customers spending big during the period.
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DataData: Consumers plan spending cuts on almost all categories bar grocery
Falling consumer sentiment suggests consumers will focus their spending on supermarket shops over the next 12 months.
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NewsDigital Services Tax survives UK-US trade agreement
The 2% tax on US tech giants for UK revenues will remain in place as the countries work on a digital trade deal, the government said.
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NewsCo-op diverting supplies to rural areas as it battles cyber-attack triggered shortages
The c-store specialist is diverting food and drink supplies to remote stores to avoid communities being cut off as it battles availability issues as its cyber attack nightmare drags on.
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NewsConsumer confidence in Marks & Spencer dented by cyber attack
The cyber attack on Marks & Spencer has knocked confidence in the famous retailer, but underlying trust remains strong.