The Guernsey Retail Group is delighted to announce a number of local retailers have been recognised for their excellence. Specsavers' founders, Dame Mary Perkins and Doug Perkins CBE have won the inaugural 'Retail Gazette Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Retail Gazette Awards. Specsavers' Managing Director Carina Hummel...
As retailers prepare for the Christmas period, the Guernsey Retail Group is pleased to announce the return of the Christmas Window Competition. Our competition challenges businesses to create eye-catching, festive displays with trophies awarded to the best themed façade in Town and elsewhere across the island. The...
The Guernsey Retail Group welcomes the commitment to economic growth made by the Policy and Resources Committee in the 2027 Budget proposals. The GRG has consistently called for more to be done to invest in our island's economy and is pleased that P&R is now intending...
We recognise that many of Guernsey’s retailers will be disappointed and worried for their business’ future following the States decision to adopt GST as part of the wider package of tax reforms. Recent business surveys conducted by the Guernsey Retail Group have consistently indicated the level...
The Guernsey Employment Trust is hosting a free online webinar to help employers find talented staff. GET supports disabled and disadvantaged people and employers, to help people prepare for, find, and maintain work. It says the session on Thursday 8 October is designed to get employers thinking...
The Guernsey Retail Group has renewed its call for deputies to place greater emphasis on economic growth as they resume debate on the Policy & Resources Committee’s tax reform proposals. In a letter shared with all States members on the eve of debate, the GRG highlighted...
Approximately 95% of retail businesses surveyed have expressed either moderate or high concern about the possible effect of GST. More than two-thirds of those who responded to the survey carried out this summer by the Guernsey Retail Group said they were highly concerned about the future...
The Guernsey Development Agency has published its 'enhancement' plans for the Bridge, which could benefit existing and new retailers in the area. The plans include creating pedestrian and cycling paths from northside to southside, children's play areas, and a sheltered bus station. Some parts of the plans...
The Guernsey Institute will again be holding French lessons for people working in tourism, hospitality, retail, and any other customer-facing roles where these language skills are useful. There are two levels available - they are French - Hospitality (Level 1 - non-accredited) and French - Hospitality (Level 2...
The Guernsey Press has reported that the Millennium Tapestry is to go on public display within the Town Market Buildings. The newspaper has reported that the Inner Street has been granted a change of use to allow part of the space to be used as an...