Tag: Retail Sector
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Waterstones boss defends government’s business rates shake-up
Waterstones chief lauds government business rates shake-up The head of Waterstones has publicly defended the government’s recent business rates reforms, arguing that the shake-up is a pragmatic step for the high street and that it has delivered tangible benefits for outlets in economically challenged areas. In an interview conducted amid ongoing debates about retail taxation…
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Supermarket Chain Caught in Electricity Theft: Miri Outlet Under Scrutiny
Headline Update: Electricity Theft at Miri Outlet A supermarket chain already investigated for electricity theft in Siburan and Serian has now been found to have repeated the offence at its Miri outlet. The discovery, confirmed by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), adds another chapter to ongoing scrutiny of the retail sector’s energy consumption practices in Sarawak.…
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Lidl Store Manager’s Unfair Dismissal Claim Denied
Introduction to the Case In a recent ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission, a deputy store manager at Lidl found herself at the center of an unfortunate workplace controversy. Accused of taking energy drinks from stock and consuming them without payment, the store manager faced termination from her position, which carried a salary of €50,000…
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Woolworths and Coles Underpayment Crisis: A $1 Billion Fallout
Introduction to the Underpayment Issue In recent developments, Australia’s supermarket giants, Woolworths and Coles, are facing a monumental financial and ethical crisis due to widespread employee underpayments. Legal judgments indicate that these companies may pay over $1 billion to rectify these underpayments, a situation that highlights significant issues in labor practices within the retail sector.…