11+ hour, 56+ min 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…...

11+ hour, 56+ min ago   (573+ words) UK independent retailers are urging the Chancellor to take action on business rates and employment costs ahead of the Budget. Bira is calling for action on business rates and employment costs as independent retailers seek clearer evidence that the government’s…...

6+ day, 2+ 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, 8+ hour ago   (311+ words) A Musinsa spokesperson confirmed to Bloomberg that the Seoul-headquartered company submitted the filing on 7 September. South Korean fashion retailer Musinsa has filed for a preliminary review by the Korea Exchange as it advances towards a listing on the Kospi main…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (336+ words) Nearly 250 US convenience stores and three trade bodies have urged US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to delay enforcement of a new stocking requirement, according to a report by Reuters. Issued in May 2026, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule…...

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…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (286+ words) Hyundai Department Store is preparing to launch COOD, which it describes as South Korea’s first speciality select shop built around derma beauty as its core concept. According to a translated version of the Yonhap News Agency report, the inaugural outlet…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (591+ words) UK towns are competing for £20,000 grants to support local projects as high street footfall continues to lag behind other retail destinations. UK towns are being invited to compete for £20,000 grants to support local businesses and community projects, against a backdrop…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (308+ words) US apparel retailer Gap has agreed a partnership with Iconic Brands Nordic to grow its presence across the Nordic and Baltic markets. The rollout is set to take place in three stages. It will start with Gap launching on Boozt…...