The UK’s transport infrastructure is putting retailers at risk, according to new research by leading business law firm DWF, which reveals that a third (31%) lost at least a tenth of their net profit due to inefficient transport in the
Retailers are worried about the future supply of their workforce in the UK, according to new research which finds that almost two thirds (61%) think it will be more difficult to recruit the best talent following the UK’s decision to
UK retailers are seeking to address data security concerns with meaningful action to protect their businesses as they look to better technology and use of big data to drive growth. According to a new report by leading business law firm
Dominic Watkins, partner at law firm DWF, has six last minute tips to help the food industry get ready for the new EU-wide food labelling regulations, which come into force this weekend With only a matter of days until we enter a new
With 1.6m workplaces enforced by local authorities, complete health and safety vigilance has always been an unrealistic goal. As a result, for a number of years workplaces have been rated based on their risk levels, in order to determine how
Retailers can expect more change in 2013. From social media to reputation management, phishing attacks and dot shop, Ed Meikle, partner in the retail group at business law firm, DWF, claims reacting to change will no longer be enough Brand
Food manufacturers are being urged to obtain trade mark registration for products with distinguishing features such as shape, by law firm DWF. The advice follows Nestlé’s triumph in the latest stage of a series of legal spats with Cadbury. The confectionery
Stephanie Bagshaw, real estate associate at Retail Times’ resident business law firm DWF, looks at how landlords can improve conditions for businesses and coax shoppers and their wallets back to the high street Following the announcement in October 2012 the
According to recent research, the digital economy has grown at a faster rate in the UK than any other G20 nation in recent years, fundamentally changing the way Britons shop and do business. With the consumer shift towards e-commerce showing
Lucy Herbert, pensions manager at resident law firm, DWF, advises retailers on the legal ramifications of new pension auto-enrolment regulations launching in October 2012 In October 2012 the UK will see the roll out of pension auto-enrolment across the country.
Our resident business law firm, DWF, provides retailers with topical legal advice. Here Kevin Feehan and James Haddleton, retail specialists at DWF, advise retailers on the measures they can take to deal with anti-social behaviour in their stores Since their
Our resident business law firm, DWF, provides retailers with topical legal advice. Here Kevin Feehan, senior recoveries manager in DWF’s banking and finance group, explores the measures retailers can put in place to reduce the threat of theft The BRC’s
Retail Times has teamed up with business law firm, DWF, to launch a legal advice column for retailers. In the first edition, Hilary Ross, head of retail at DWF, explores the responsibility for clearing common areas around stores from snow
Duncan Vaughan, associate, corporate & commercial, at business law firm DWF, claims retail store cards could provide a more accurate snapshot of the population than the Office for National Statistics’ 10-yearly census After the Office for National Statistics recently admitted
Leading UK farming co-operative, First Milk, has formed a strategic joint venture with New Zealand-based food ingredients producer, Fonterra, to share intellectual property and industry expertise. The venture will see First Milk work collaboratively with Fonterra to deliver whey protein
