A retail industry workshop is being held ahead of the potential approval of a consumption tax in Guernsey. The States are expected to vote on Tax Reform proposals - including a 3% goods and services tax - during a meeting due to start on 15 July. If...
Retailers have been asked to contribute to the IoD's survey on 'unlocking economic growth'. The questions have been designed to "capture the priorities, concerns, and ambitions of the business community", to help answer the overarching question: "what should Guernsey prioritise to remain competitive over the next five years?" The anonymous...
The Guernsey Retail Group has arranged a dedicated seminar for retailers to learn how to work with the States tendering process for contracts. This follows last year’s disappointing decision by the States to appoint Amazon as its preferred stationery supplier. The GRG works very hard to ensure...
A new set of tax proposals have been published, with some implications for the retail sector. The new proposals suggest a 3% goods and services tax, along with an increase to 7.9% employer social security contributions. There is also a warning that the retail sector may be included...
The Guernsey Retail Group has again shared its "significant concerns" regarding a lack of available data connected with setting the island's minimum wage. In a letter to the Committee for Employment and Social Security, through its consultation on the proposed minimum wage rate increases, the GRG...