The primary responsibility for managing all these impacts rests with the industry and key retailers are working closely and effectively to attain the best possible outcomes.
Employment in Britain's retail sector has declined since 2008 but the incidence of low pay has been rising in retail for several years, the British#
The report acknowledged that the government is also a key player and determines where and how the burden of taxation falls across the economy.
The BRC said that through its research, it hopes to inform a wider audience on the changes that are underway and the likely outcomes. The report is already providing impetus to work being led by retailers, and the BRC hopes it will provide the basis for effective engagement with Government and wider stakeholders on key issues. (SH)
Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India