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...
Nominations are now open in Island FM's Customer Service Awards. The 2026 awards, sponsored by The Carpet Doctor, will be presented in October. There is a specific Retail category as well as categories for 'Rising Star', 'Accessibility', 'Outstanding Individual Contribution', 'Outstanding Team Contribution', 'Most Improved Business', and...
A planning application has been submitted to demolish the buildings at Leale's Yard and to clear the site for future development. If approved, the clearance and demolition work should pave the way for the development work to begin. Bailiwick Express reports that the planning application includes putting in...
The family of James de Lisle recently announced his death. The proprietor of Keyprice worked in the retail sector for more than 40 years, running his shop at Les Petites Capelles and later L'ancresse. At one time Mr de Lisle was a prominent campaigner for Sunday trading...
The Chamber of Commerce is asking for responses to a survey on the proposed increase to the minimum wage. The responses will feed into Chamber's wider response to the Committee for Employment & Social Security ahead of the 28 May 2026 deadline on the proposed changes. ESS...
The Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns about the proposed social security reforms that will make up the '+' part of the GST+ package the States are considering bringing in. Under GST+, changes would be made to income tax allowances and social security allowances would be...