Retail law roundup: February 2026
27 February 2026
Welcome to our retail law roundup, where we share legal updates for retailers and brands.
The retail landscape has rarely felt more turbulent. The US Supreme Court's recent landmark ruling struck down President Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - a moment of relief for global supply chains - yet the reprieve was short-lived. Within hours of the ruling, Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 10% surcharge on imports under Section 122, with plans to raise this to 15% for 150 days.
For retail businesses globally, there is no end in sight to rising costs, supply chain disruption, and mounting contractual uncertainty.
In this edition, we bring you the following updates:
Contents
- Trust and cybersecurity in retail
- UK warehousing: Energy efficiency crisis and compliance
- Employment Rights Act 2025: Government publishes revised implementation timeline and consultations
- High Street Rental Auctions: Do they have a future?
- Women in retail: Milestones are not enough
- ASA monthly insights February 2026: Rulings you need to know about
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