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Retail Horizon Scan: Upcoming legal developments in 2026

Posted on 28 January 2026

Watching time 61 minutes

In our latest Retail Horizon Scan digital session, Adam Turner, Cassandra Hill and Alexa Lamont shared practical guidance on the legal developments set to impact the retail sector in 2026.

Webinar Highlights

  • Employment Rights Act:
    • Adam Turner discussed the upcoming overhaul of UK employment law, including new unfair dismissal rights, obligations around zero-hours contracts, and fire-and-rehire practices. These changes will have a significant impact on workforce management for retail businesses.
  • IP Protection and Enforcement:
    • Cassandra Hill provided insights into the latest developments in intellectual property, covering new approaches to product design protection and the growing influence of AI on brand management and creative assets.
  • Consumer and Advertising:
    • Alexa Lamont explored CMA enforcement priorities, the forthcoming new subscriptions regime and new EU rules on product repairability and greenwashing. She also discussed the proposed Digital Fairness Act and its potential impact on retail practices. 

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