COMMITTEE
Chairman: Stephen Bradley
Committee members: Andrew Corrie, John Horsthuis, Kate Jerry (Ramsey), Kenny Marshall, Dennis McAdam, Chris Pycroft, Cathy White, Peter Whittaker
Committee meetings: meetings are held on the 4th Monday in every other month at 6pm
PRIORITIES 2009
- Retail Environment
Objective: To improve the public realm in the retail environment
- Communication in the retail sector
Objective: To improve communication between retailers
- Skills in the retail sector
Objective: To improve skills in the retail sector
- Work permits
Objective: To obtain an exemption from work permit for retail employees in their first 3 months of employment
- Retail costs (distribution, waste, energy)
Objective: Reduce or control costs
- Independent retailers
Objective: To achieve a level playing-field for independent retailers
- Minimum Wage
Objective: To increase the understanding of the effect of Minimum Wage on the retail sector
- Links with DTI
Objective: To build a better working relationship with the DTI Minister and officers