16+ hour ago   (1154+ words) British retailers face growing pressure to manage new hires effectively as unfair dismissal protection moves from two years to six months. Employees will gain ordinary unfair dismissal protection after six months rather than two years from January, increasing pressure on…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (384+ words) The study found that 55% of shoppers have either dropped a purchase or ended their relationship with a retailer because of that retailer’s returns approach. New research indicates that returns policies are playing a growing role in where British consumers choose…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (304+ words) Seven-Eleven Japan has partnered with clothing retailer And ST to sell a limited range of 23 apparel items across its stores in Japan, Nikkei Asia reported. The move is aimed at broadening the convenience store chain’s appeal to younger shoppers. Items…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (361+ words) The company said it would strip “£100m of unproductive costs from the FY26 base by FY29” and channel that amount into growth initiatives. UK homeware retailer Dunelm Group has set out a three-year plan to cut around £100m ($135.6m) in costs. The strategy, named Winning…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (461+ words) The initiative introduces a new work experience programme aimed at addressing youth joblessness, with retail continuing to serve as the UK's largest private sector employer. UK retailers have partnered with the government on an initiative to secure 100,000 jobs for young…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (336+ words) UK-based retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is allocating more than £4m ($5.4m) to reduce prices on over 50 lines in its organic food range. The reductions apply to products such as organic carrots, lamb, pasta and potatoes, which are being added to the retailer’s…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (44+ words) retail-insight-network.com Unlock Free Access to Premium Content Explore exclusive retail forecasts, expert insights and in-depth analysis of the trends shaping the industry. With a free Retail Insight Network profile, you can:...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (1518+ words) As retailers invest heavily in CCTV, analytics and other loss-prevention technologies, security guards are being asked to justify their place on the shop floor. Retailers are investing billions in loss prevention, but the challenge is no longer choosing between people…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (822+ words) HMRC is considering extending VAT rules to UK businesses selling through online marketplaces to tackle non-compliance and improve competition for retailers. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is considering extending online marketplace VAT liability to sales by UK businesses, potentially shifting responsibility…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (516+ words) Scottish business groups warn a proposed food price cap could raise consumer costs and disrupt the grocery supply chain. Twenty-three organisations representing Scotland’s retail, food production, manufacturing and distribution sectors have urged First Minister John Swinney to abandon plans for…...