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...
GST+ remains firmly on the table, with a Tax Review sub-committee now backing P&R's 'workstream' that includes the goods and services tax. A States debate in July should decide if the new tax is brought in from 2028. A Tax Reform update document has been published highlighting...
One of Guernsey's newest shops has been making the headlines. Bailiwick Express Guernsey reported on the opening of 'Messy Minds' on Market Street. Read more HERE. Run by Lola Haines, Messy Minds offers 'decoden' - a popular Japanese craft using colourful decorations to personalise items. The shop also sells...
We continue to work with the States of Guernsey to build our understanding of the plan to introduce GST. Based on the feedback received from retailers, we continue to make representations to States Deputies about the likely effects to the retail industry, and to the...