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Alexandra Addington

What retailers need to know about upcoming employment law changes

The Employment Rights Bill (the ‘Bill’) and the regulations which will follow it, will bring about significant transformation in...

05/02/25
Charlotte Rees-John

Labour and the consumer sector: Actions and priorities for the first 100 days

As the consumer sector eagerly anticipates the actions of the newly-elected Labour government, Charlotte Rees-John, Head of the Retail,...

05/07/24
Charlotte Rees-John

Labour’s employment law reforms: what employers in retail, leisure, and hospitality need to know

Labour's potential victory in the general election in July could usher in the New Deal for Working People, necessitating swift action...

06/06/24
Catherine Palmer

The franchise phenomenon

When considering the word ‘franchise’ you might picture in your mind the array of casual dining and fast-food restaurants on your local...

23/04/24
Charlotte Rees-John

Businesses in Retail, Leisure and Hospitality need to urgently review their holiday accrual and pay practices in light of new legislation

New regulations on holiday pay and entitlement came into force on 1 January 2024. It was hoped that the new rules would simplify the law...

27/03/24
Charlotte Rees-John

The importance of supply chain responsibility in the retail sector

In a recent article published in Retail Week, it was revealed that investors behind Zara owner Inditex are urging the fashion giant to...

25/03/24
Charlotte Rees-John

Retail sector shows signs of recovery and growth amidst store closures

The UK retail sector experienced significant restructuring and store closures in the past year. However, recent data suggests a positive...

25/03/24
Charlotte Rees-John

The top employment law cases that the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality sector needs to look out for in 2024

We have identified the cases which could have a big impact on the retail, leisure, and hospitality sector over the next 12 months.  These...

21/02/24
Katherine East

Supply chain disruption as a result of war and conflict – Is your business protected?

Four years ago, global supply chains and their potential fragility were thrust into mainstream media as Covid-19 changed the world as we...

21/02/24
Charlotte Rees-John

Employee recognition: A tale of two companies - BrewDog and Lidl

Last week, BrewDog faced negative press for dropping their commitment to the Real Living Wage. This was in stark contrast to the recent...

23/01/24
Charlotte Rees-John

Protecting your brand: navigating ‘Cancel Culture’ in Retail

In a recent article published by Retail Week, the challenges faced by retailers in the era of cancel culture were highlighted.  The...

16/01/24
Charlotte Rees-John

B&Q's new break policy: culture, consultation, and the challenges of change

DIY retailer B&Q has generated headlines across the trade and national press recently after confirming it was increasing hourly rates but...

13/12/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Profitability vs. ED&I: the delicate balance in ASOS' executive bonus scheme

It has been reported that fashion retailer, ASOS, has decided to abandon diversity targets in its annual executive bonus scheme, choosing...

27/11/23
Charlotte Rees-John

How the retail, leisure and hospitality sector can prepare for upcoming changes to holiday entitlements

  Over the last year, the government have been working on reforming the law relating to holiday entitlements and published new draft...

21/11/23
Bryan Bletso

Iconic British retail brands, The Body Shop and Selfridges, attract overseas investment

Two beloved British retail brands, The Body Shop and Selfridges, have recently made headlines following significant investments from...

15/11/23
Charlotte Rees-John

EDI: Great progress but more to do

The fact that businesses in the hospitality, travel, leisure and retail sectors are among the most diverse and forward looking is perhaps...

18/10/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Abercrombie & Fitch: Challenging Perceptions and Protecting Workers' Rights

The recent allegations against former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith have once again brought the...

03/10/23
Charlotte Rees-John

PureGym's expansion: The changing of the guard in the retail space

Speculation that PureGym has set its sights on former Wilko stores signals a significant shift in the industry landscape. This move not...

27/09/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Debenhams: Tribunal rules in favour of redundant employees due to neglected consultation obligations

In a recent development, a tribunal judge has ruled in favour of 419 former Debenhams employees who were made redundant following the...

01/09/23
Andrew Walker

Exploring strategic alternatives: Navigating the financial challenges of The Body Shop

The recent developments surrounding The Body Shop and the news that its Brazilian parent company Natura &Co was exploring “strategic...

31/08/23
Mandeep Khroud

Summer Hospitality Blues? Our Immigration Expert Reveals Solutions to Staffing Woes

As an immigration lawyer, I understand the challenges the hospitality sector is facing in terms of skill shortages, particularly as we...

10/07/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Consumer sector continues to struggle with National Minimum Wage

Companies in the Consumer sector continue to come up short when it comes to ensuring that they are paying the National Minimum Wage to...

21/06/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Adidas and the backlash against 'woke marketing'

This highly controversial Adidas swimwear advert is the latest example of a major brand misfiring when it comes to dealing with trans...

22/05/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Co-op introduces new compassionate leave policy

The Co-op’s new compassionate leave policy is a welcome move that shows that the retailer is trying to put its colleagues first. It is...

03/05/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Avoiding a ‘summer of discontent’ for retail

The latest official figures show trade union membership in the UK is on the rise but that most of the growth is within the public sector...

25/04/23
Jason Newall

CMA launches campaign to tackle misleading sales tactics

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK’s principal competition and consumer protection authority. Having commenced a...

24/04/23
Eu Jin Ong

Tesco being a Lidl naughty

Tesco’s Clubcard logo may have to undergo a facelift soon. On 19 April 2023, the High Court ruled that Tesco’s Clubcard logo infringes...

21/04/23
Charlotte Rees-John

ESG and the future of the High Street

A day doesn’t go by it seems without an article or a forecast about the future of the UK’s high street. Many of these predictions are not...

20/04/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Retail Week Live: ESG reflections

Speaking at Retail Week Live 2023, Grace Beverley, founder and CEO of sustainable sportswear brand, TALA, and fitness brand, Shreddy,...

30/03/23
Jason Newall

William Hill Group businesses to pay record £19.2m for failures

Following an investigation by the Gambling Commission, as part of a regulatory settlement three gambling firms owned by William Hill...

30/03/23