Committee announces new inquiry into the UK Retail Sector

The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee is today announcing a new inquiry into the UK Retail Sector.

Written submissions of evidence are invited on Government support for the retail sector, including

• Implementation of the Department’s action points contained in the Retail Sector Strategy Document (PDF 45 KB) (October 2012);
• Progress made in implementing the recommendations of the Portas Review;The impact of on-line sales and direct sales on High Street retailers;
• The skills needed for a successful sector; and
• The regulations and costs affecting the sector.