All Sunday trading articles – Page 3
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NewsGovernment begins consultation into devolving Sunday trading decision
The Government has today launched its consultation into providing local areas with the power to decide on Sunday trading.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading laws, Arcadia and Lidl
Retail news round-up on August 5, 2015: Relaxed Sunday trading laws, Arcadia’s harsher payment terms and Lidl picks Starcom.
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NewsIntu boss says case to change Sunday trading hours is 'overwhelming'
The boss of shopping centre landlord Intu has claimed the case for changing “out of date” Sunday trading hours is now “overwhelming”.
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OpinionNew West End boss: London needs longer Sunday hours to compete globally
New West End Company boss Richard Dickinson says a small change to Sunday trading rules will make a big difference to London.
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NewsCentral London shops to create 2,000 jobs after Sunday trading shake-up
Retailers in central London have pledged to create 2,000 jobs if Sunday trading hours are extended, following George Osborne’s Budget.
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OpinionComment: The Government must rethink Sunday trading proposals
The regulation of Sunday trading hours divides retail employers and has been the subject of many debates over the last four decades.
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NewsBudget 2015: Chancellor officially unveils plans to shake-up Sunday trading laws
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed plans to relax Sunday trading laws, which will allow large shops in England and Wales to stay open longer.
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OpinionComment: Consumers should be free to shop as they please on Sundays
Liberalisation of Sunday trading hours in England and Wales is a debate that has often polarised opinion, but the consumer knows best.
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NewsSunday trading: The industry reacts to potential relaxation of laws
The Chancellor is expected to unveil a relaxation of Sunday trading laws in his Budget, but the move has divided opinion among retailers.
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NewsSunday trading laws shake-up expected in Osborne's Budget
Large shops in England and Wales are set to be able to stay open longer on Sundays under Budget plans to be unveiled tomorrow.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Tesco, Sunday trading hours
Retail news round-up on July 7, 2015: Sainsbury’s inks deal for virtual vouchers; Tesco leader of Irish grocery sector.
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NewsFrance passes law to lift restrictions on Sunday trading
A bill to allow shops in tourist areas in France to open on Sundays and stay open until midnight on weekdays has been approved.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Should Sunday trading restrictions be relaxed?
UPDATED: This article was published by Retail Week in August 2014, 20 years after The Sunday Trading Act came into force.
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NewsNew minister for high streets dismisses calls for 'Tesco tax'
The new high streets minster has dismissed calls for a “Tesco tax” but said an extension to Sunday trading rules must be explored.
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OpinionComment: Now is the time to futureproof our retail jewels
There’s clearly a consumer appetite for after-hours markets, can retailers really afford to ignore our changing shopping habits?
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AnalysisBoohoo: 11 facts you should know about the retailer following its maiden results
Boohoo’s pre-tax profit rocketed from £3.2m to £10.7m in its year to February 28. Here are a few useful facts about the retailer.
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OpinionComment: Sunday trading will give our high street a fighting chance
Outdated trading regulations are holding retail back, we need to let large stores open on Sunday to give our high street a fighting chance.
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NewsRoyal Mail to trial Sunday delivery service for parcels
Royal Mail is trialing a Sunday delivery service to improve flexibility, as a result of increased demand from online orders.
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AnalysisSunday delivery services: What do retailers need to know?
Sunday deliveries are still the exception rather than the rule for retailers and shoppers, but come July that could all change.
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OpinionComment: Sunday trading laws in the UK – is the customer still king?
We are living in the age of the customer when traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers are pitched against e-commerce shopping and omnichannel retailing that creates a seamless integrated customer experience.