Retail law roundup: December 2025
22 December 2025
Welcome to our retail law roundup, where we share legal updates for retailers and brands.
In our final edition of the year, we bring you:
- A reflection on the Retail Trust's 'Let's Respect Retail' campaign.
- Another key update on the Employment Rights Bill.
- Insights on lease renewal and landlord's development rights.
- A review of incoming UK and EU sustainability regulations.
We wish you all a restful and happy Christmas!
Contact
Caroline Green
Partner
caroline.green@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)20 7337 1026
Contact Caroline
Related expertise
You may be interested in
Legal Update - ASA monthly insights
ASA monthly insights March 2026: Rulings you need to know about
Legal Update
From local to national: How the FSA plans to reshape food regulation for large retailers
Legal Update
A taste of the CMA’s green claims supply chain guidance
Legal Update - Retail law roundup
Retail law roundup: March 2026
Legal Update
Under pressure: What rising administrations mean for UK retail - and what to do about it
Legal Update
Sole searching: How Deity Shoes found protection without breaking new ground
On-Demand - Employment Rights Act
Employment Rights Act 2025: Are you ready for the April 2026 changes?
Legal Update
FCA retail banking regulatory priorities 2026: What firms must do
Legal Update
Supply chain liability: Overseas forced labour and exploitation claims back in the news
Legal Update - Retail law roundup
Retail law roundup: February 2026
Legal Update
Trust and cybersecurity in retail
Legal Update
UK warehousing: Energy efficiency crisis and compliance
Legal Update
Women in retail: Milestones are not enough
Legal Update - ASA monthly insights
ASA monthly insights February 2026: Rulings you need to know about
Press Release
Supreme Court decision on Oatly using 'milk': Legal comment
Legal Update
The Modern Slavery Act 2015
Legal Update - Retail law roundup
Retail law roundup: January 2026
Legal Update
How retailers can demonstrate trust
Legal Update
Protein powder and bars: Regulating the claims
Legal Update
The “Brain Food” boom: What businesses need to know in 2026
Legal Update
M&A trends in the beverage industry: A tough shot to take?
Legal Update
Court transparency pilot: New public access rules from 1 January 2026
Legal Update
The gut health revolution: Navigating the regulatory landscape for fibre and functional foods
Legal Update
Investing in wellness: Deal activity in the UK's health-conscious market
Legal Update - ASA monthly insights
ASA monthly insights December 2025: Rulings you need to know about
Legal Update
Ministry of Sound ruling: Landlord’s redevelopment break clause permitted by the court
Legal Update
UK and EU sustainability regulations: 2026 milestones, EPR and DRS updates
Legal Update
Respect in retail: Tackling violence against shopworkers
Legal Update - Retail law roundup
Retail law roundup: December 2025
Press Release - Employment Rights Act
Employment Rights Act 2025 is passed as Bill receives royal assent: Legal comment
Legal Update - Employment Rights Act
Employment Rights Act: Finally here
Opinion
Breaking the chains: The future of non-compete clauses
Legal Update - Employment Rights Act
The Employment Rights Bill: Almost here?
On-Demand - Employment Rights Act
The Employment Rights Bill: An overview for employers
Legal Update - ASA monthly insights
ASA monthly insights November 2025: Rulings you need to know about
Legal Update - Employment Rights Act
The Employment Rights Bill: Government drops ‘day one’ unfair dismissal rights
Legal Update
Airbrushing to authenticity: A future of age inclusive advertising?
Legal Update
Beyond the shopfront: How the Renters' Rights Act will reshape residential lettings in retail property
Legal Update
The Digital Services Act: Recent enforcement actions and what they mean for retail
Legal Update