Retail law roundup: January 2026
Welcome to our retail law roundup, where we share legal updates for retailers and brands.
After a disappointing golden quarter, the British Retail Consortium has warned of a "spending squeeze". With businesses facing a projected £7bn increase in costs, resilience and consumer confidence are critical.
This month, we look at:
- How retailers can demonstrate trust.
- 'New year, new me' resolutions and shopping trends.
- Collective redundancy consultation: When is duty triggered?
- Changes to the court rules on third party access to court documents: UK court transparency pilot.
Don't forget to visit our Employment Rights Act hub for all of our latest insights and guidance for UK employers and HR professionals.
How retailers can demonstrate trust
At a time of global uncertainty and mounting pressures on consumer expenditure, Caroline Green reviews the importance of trust in retail in 2026.
'New year, new me' resolutions and shopping trends
In this insights series, we reflect on how to balance growth opportunities in emerging categories with product innovation and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Collective redundancy consultation: When is the duty triggered?
In Micro Focus Ltd v Mildenhall, the Employment Appeal Tribunal offers clarity on when the duty to collectively consult regarding redundancies is triggered.
Court transparency pilot: New public access rules
A new two-year pilot programme will fundamentally alter how third parties can gain access to court documents in certain courts. We summarise the main elements of the pilot and its implications for litigation conduct.
Contact
Caroline Green
Senior Partner
caroline.green@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)20 7337 1026
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