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COVID-19: The groceries sector - temporary competition law exemption comes into force

Published on 03 Apr 2020. By Melanie Musgrave, Of Counsel

In light of "exceptional and compelling reasons of public policy" arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Secretary of State (the "SoS") has announced temporary competition law arrangements in the groceries sector.

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Changing retail landscape leads to decline in employee numbers

Published on 21 Nov 2019. By Kelly Thomson, Partner, ESG Strategy Lead

The retail sector continues to face change and challenge from every conceivable angle and employment within the sector is following this trend.

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Fixing Fast Fashion: Parliament aims to put the brakes on retailers

Published on 10 Apr 2019. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial

'Fast fashion' has been providing inexpensive, up to date styles to the mass market for decades, keeping the consumer both on trend, and in the black. However, as society becomes increasingly aware of the environmental and social impact of the retail sector, Parliament has thrown a spotlight upon the sustainability of 'fast fashion' and the modern retailing practices which underpin it.

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Advertisement consent – five rules for retailers

Published on 26 Jul 2017.

A summary of advertisement control for retailers in England, including deemed consent provisions, applications, standard conditions and discontinuance orders.

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