Retail Policy Group

The purpose of the Retail Policy Group is to promote business development within the retail sector of Edinburgh. It works to ensure that issues facing retail businesses in the city centre are highlighted and addressed.

Members include representatives from many of Edinburgh's leading retail outlets, from boutique entrepreneurs to major city-based brands and malls. The group meets quarterly to discuss all aspects of the local retail environment, covering topics such as traffic management, car parking availability, seasonal promotions, trading hours, etc.

One of the major issues currently on the policy group's agenda is the marketing of the city over the festive season. On this topic, the group is liaising with DEMA and Open for Business with the aim of ensuring that the needs of the city's retailers are taken into account in the formation of upcoming campaigns.

To contact the Retail Policy Group you can get in touch with Isabella Miller, Chairperson, at GMSHome_Edinburgh@johnlewis.co.uk or on 0131 556 9121.

Alternatively, contact Michael Apter, Vice-Chair, at michael@papertiger.ltd.uk or on 0131 226 2390.

Image courtesy of Edinburgh Inspiring Capital.

Minutes

Minutes of the meetings of the Retail Policy Group:

• Minutes 27 April 2011
• Minutes 26 January 2011
• Minutes 3 November 2010
• Minutes 26 August 2010 (word)
• Minutes 16 June 2010 (PDF)
• Minutes 3 March 2010 (PDF)
• Minutes 15 October 2009 (PDF)
• Minutes 9 July 2009 (PDF)
• Minutes 23 April 2009 (PDF)
• Minutes 22 January 2009 (PDF)
• Minutes 24 April 2008 (PDF)
• Minutes 31 January 2008 (PDF)

Resources

Documents and other files related to the work of the Retail Policy Group:

• Strategic Investment Plan (draft)
• Edinburgh Chamber response to Strategic Investment Plan
• Retail Policy Group Presentation
• Observations on retail offerings
• Jump Marketing Fashion Festival proposal
• TRO presentation - Neil Heggie (Colin Buchanan)