Latest by Henry Priestley
Visa navigate the Amazon
Amazon recently halted its decision to stop accepting Visa credit card payments for UK customers on January 19th. The decision to prohibit the use of Visa credit cards was initially enacted due to a dispute that arose over payment fees levied by card issuers.
Read moreGoodwill, Bad Faith and Brotherly Luv: Court of Appeal finds "special circumstances" to allow defence to Passing Off claim
In a dispute between two half-brothers regarding the ownership of a music group name, the Court of Appeal (CoA) found "special circumstances" to permit arguments that would ordinarily be barred through estoppel.
Read moreCarrier bag charges to increase to 10 pence from 21 May 2021
As trailed in the latest edition of Retail Compass, the Government has been planning to increase the minimum charge of single-use carrier bags.
Read moreNew measures to eliminate plastic waste
The government is set to introduce measures to further reduce the circulation of single-use plastics and encourage the use of recycled plastic. The measures are expected to influence all aspects of the retail supply chain and have a particular impact on the food and drink sector.
Read moreAnd the winner is... that pre-loved dress
The recent awards season has seen a new dress-code emerging on the red carpet - wearing clothing either rented or previously worn, in an aim to project a message of sustainability. This reflects trends in the wider fashion world, where sustainability models like rental and resale are emerging fast as brands and consumers look to minimise their impact.
Read moreThe Future of Retail is Green
2019 has been a year of environmental awareness, aptly demonstrated by David Attenborough's Glastonbury appearance and Greta Thunberg's speech to world leaders at the UN Climate Action Summit.
Read moreAnd the (Christmas) results are in: Part II
Since our previous update many retail companies across the UK have posted their festive financials with several big retailers posting disappointing Christmas results.
Read moreAnd the (Christmas) results are in…
The focus of last year's post-Christmas update was Next's post-Christmas profit warning. This year however it was largely good news for the retailer as they reported that sales in the 54 days to 24 December 2017 were up by 1.5% compared to the same period in 2016. This is against Next's expectation in November 2017 that sales would fall by 0.3% for the period.
Read moreNot Fazed –September Sales and Consumer Confidence Defy Expectations
Building on the positive sales figures at the end of the summer period, which we discussed in an earlier article, retailers have kept the momentum going in September.
Read moreThe Survey Says! EU General Court decides on requirements for evidence on distinctive character
A decision by the General Court highlights the requirement for comprehensive evidence of genuine use when seeking to prove acquired distinctiveness in relation to 3D marks in the EU.
Read moreCan concessions heal the high street?
Typically, concessions are used by retailers to incorporate third party brands into their retail space and broaden the range of products on offer to their target consumers.
Read moreHigh street consumers grant HMV a second chance
Music and entertainment retailer HMV has posted a 17.5 percent increase in sales for 2014, making it the UK's biggest seller of physical music and signalling a triumphant comeback following its decline into administration in 2013.
Read moreBreaking the (supply) chain
Determining the source of infringing goods put on the market is often a priority for trade mark owners seeking to prevent sales of infringing products.
Read moreHarmonisation of EU copyright: the Commission consults
The European Commission (the "Commission") is set to complete its review of copyright law in the EU by spring 2014.
Read moreCut off the head but beware that the sub-licence may not die
In the recent High Court decision VLM Holdings Limited v Ravensworth Digital Services Limited [1] Mann J has ruled that a sub-licence is capable of surviving termination of its head licence in certain (albeit, fact-specific) circumstances.
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