All Legislation articles – Page 20
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Features and analysis
Clarity on tobacco anti-forestalling urged by trade bodies
The lack of a formal budget and no planned duty increase has led to confusion over tobacco sales for retailers.
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Features and analysis
How I solved my recruitment dilemma by taking on an apprentice
Mos Patel is hoping to nurture a role model employee at his Family Shopper Broadoak store in Ashton-Under-Lyne.
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Dear Jac
Lockdown and licensing…what are the rules?
A Nottingham retailer is confused about which restrictions should be followed - local or national?
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Features and analysis
Clarity demanded over Nottingham lockdown restrictions
Additional lockdown restrictions in Nottingham have raised concerns among the retail industry.
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News
Welsh guidance on firebreak product restrictions published
Mere hours before the 6pm deadline, the Welsh government has published guidance for retailers on what products they can and can’t sell during the firebreak lockdown.
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News
Retailers urged to be tougher on face coverings
Retailers have been advised to be more proactive in encouraging staff and customers to wear face coverings.
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News
Trade bodies demand clarity surrounding tobacco stockpiling
Clarity is needed on the status of tobacco forestalling restrictions given the lack of Budget and planned duty increases this year.
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Features and analysis
Post Office Horizon decision welcomed but work still to be done
The Post Office has announced it is not going to oppose the majority appeals of former subpostmasters in the Horizon case. But is that the end of it?
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Features and analysis
Business rates holiday extension debate rages on
The retail industry has called on the government to extend the business rates holiday to help the sector thrive.
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Features and analysis
How has face covering guidance changed in England?
Retail staff in stores in England are required to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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News
Planning reform consultation welcomed by industry
A major consultation on reforming the planning system in England has been praised by the retail industry.
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Features and analysis
How did retailers cope with face mask regulations?
The new face mask regulation kicked in on Friday. How did the first weekend go?
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Advice Guide
Face masks: what retailers need to know about the new regulations
Unsure of the regulations on face coverings? The government has published guidance on customers wearing face masks when visiting shops.
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Interviews and Profiles
How I’m still keeping my customers safe during lockdown
Simon Biddle runs us through the hygiene and social distancing measures he has maintained to keep customers safe
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News
USDAW urges minimum wage of at least £10 per hour
Retail workers trade union USDAW has called for the National Minimum Wage to be increased to £10 per hour.
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News
Deadline approaching for Horizon Post Office Historical Shortfall Scheme closure
Postmasters who experienced shortfalls related to Post Office computer system Horizon have a month left to apply to the claims scheme.
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Opinion
Who will enforce mandatory face masks in shops?
Retailers won’t be expected to enforce the wearing of face masks in shops but what support are they being given?
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Features and analysis
Mandatory face masks: how did Scottish retailers cope?
As face masks are set to become mandatory in England, what can be learned from the experiences of the Scottish retail industry?
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News
Clarity on Summer Statement VAT cut welcomed
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the inclusion of certain food and drink sales in the reduced rate of VAT announced by the Chancellor in his Summer Statement.
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Opinion
Fighting back against Sunday trading regulation relaxation
As talk of relaxing Sunday trading regulations comes up again, Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman urges a united front on the issue.