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Supermarkets to be reined in by Competition Commission
The Competition Commission is poised to unveil a range of new measures curbing the power of the country's largest retailers. more
Early Easter and poor weather slow April sales
Retail sales dipped this month due to an early Easter period and wet spring weather, research has revealed. more
Small retailers aim to Keep Trade Local
Small retailers in North Wales have started a petition to help save a number of businesses in the region. more
Return of cash ideal for small firms
The re-emergence of cash over credit is helping small business save money on transaction charges, experts have claimed. more
Mayoral candidates urged to engage small businesses
The candidates involved in the Mayoral election should be doing more to engage small businesses, it has been claimed. more
High street stores could decline in the face of online retailers
The continued success of online retailers could cause a marked drop in the number of high street stores, new research has revealed. more
Sainsbury's to increase non-food retail
Sainsbury's is set to add a number of new items to its non-food range providing increased competition to small local retailers. more
Technology easing wholesale operations
The continued development of new technology is helping wholesalers and other small businesses run more efficiently, experts have claimed. more
Wholesalers could be hit by rising manufacturing costs
The rising cost in manufacturing could harm the prospects of wholesalers and retailers, it has been claimed. more
Government urged to tackle corporation tax
The government should help small retailers and wholesalers by providing them with much needed tax relief, it has been claimed. more
Carrier bag charges receive consumer backing
The majority of consumers would be willing to pay a small fee for the use of disposable carrier bags, new research has revealed. more
Retailers urged to act on climate change
Retailers should do more to ensure that they are effectively tackling climate change, experts have warned. more
Domain name important for small firms
Small companies including independent retailers should choose short domain names in order to boost traffic to their websites, it has been suggested. more
Credit crunch not dampening online retail spirits
The credit crunch's spending grip on the high street is only having a limited effect on the fortunes of online retailers, new research has revealed. more
Borough Market wins prestigious accolade
Borough Market has clinched the best speciality market award in the market of the year competition. more
Councils urged to help small businesses
Local councils should be doing more to ensure that independent regional businesses thrive, experts have claimed. more
Small retailers web presence vital
Small retailers must have an online presence in order to raise their profile, experts have claimed. more
Thornaby shopping centre to provide space for small retailers
A new planned shopping centre for Thornaby town centre is poised to provide retail space for both multinationals and small independent retailers. more
London retailers thriving despite crunch
Retailers across London are defying the effects of the credit crunch due to the steady flow of tourists to the capital, new research has revealed. more
Sir Phillip advises retailers to be inventive
Industry mogul Sir Phillip Green has urged retailers to look for new and innovative ways to attract new customers to their business. more
Retailers property prospects not harmed by crunch
Retailers and wholesalers looking to obtain commercial property are unlikely to be affected by the credit crunch, experts have claimed. more
Chamber launches new eco-shopping bag
Rye's Chamber of Commerce has launched a new environmental shopping bag which is likely to reduce the use of plastic carriers in the region. more
Retailers confident despite crunch
Independent retailers and wholesalers are remaining optimistic despite the economic effect of the credit crunch, new research has revealed. more
Online fashion retailers drive women to the internet
Women are increasingly turning to the online stores for their dose of retail therapy, a new study has revealed. more
Small retailers could face legal changes
Independent retailers could face legal upheaval if the government goes ahead with proposals to change the constitution of small companies. more
Interest rate cut provides wholesaler boost
The government's decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent could provide a welcome boost for businesses, including wholesalers and retailers, experts have claimed. more
Online sales set to break £100b mark
Sales of online goods are set to break the $200 billion (£100 billion) mark this year, new research has revealed. more
Independent retailers spring up in the north-east
The north-east is becoming a hot-spot for the emergence of new independent retailers and other start-ups, experts have claimed. more
Small retailers face taxation worries
Independent retailers have been urged to take a more active role in their taxes. more
Training could boost performance of independent retailers
Independent retailers and wholesalers could improve their businesses by investing in skills training, experts have claimed. more
Independent retailers increase online advertising spend
Independent retailers, and other online business, increased their internet adverting spend to record levels last year, new research has revealed. more
Dragon's Den contestant boosts business
A Bolton resident, who was a successful contestant on the BBC's Dragons' Den, looks poised to see his winning idea go global. more
Google advises independent e-retailers
Internet giant Google has urged independent e-retailers to make their websites easily accessible in order to boost their popularity among shoppers. more
Complex legal changes confusing independent retailers
The phased introduction of a large amount of legislation is causing confusion among independent retailers and other small businesses, experts claim. more
Online retailers urged to address consumer concerns
Independent online retailers should focus on improving customer service in order to boost sales, experts have claimed. more
Web sales increase over the Easter period
Internet retailers saw an increase in visitors over Easter in comparison with the figures for last year, new research has revealed. more
Marks and Spencer's provide green example for independent retailers
Marks and Spencer have been voted the UK's greenest brand, providing a shining example for independent retailers hoping to meet their eco-responsibilities. more
Retailers back BBFC control of video game
Retailers have backed government proposals to give the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) the power to rate video games. more
Shoppers reject plastic bag tax
Consumers are unlikely to welcome government proposals to introduce a tax on plastic bags, new research has revealed. more
New regulations unlikely to threaten retailers right to offer 'buy one get one free'
New regulations governing the use of the word 'free' in promotional materials are unlikely to restrict the rights of retailers to offer 'buy one get one free' deals, it has been claimed. more
Mothercare sales boost retail hopes
Babywear company Mothercare has bucked the slow down of retail sales by posting impressive results for the last quarter. more
New campaign to help under-prepared independent retailers
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the government have launched a new campaign underlining the importance of contingency planning for independent retailers and other small businesses. more
Independent retailers receive legal boost
New regulations set to come into force next week will help independent retailers and other small firms concentrate on business by cutting bureaucracy. more
bssa Sales Monitor survey launched
The British Shops and Stores Assosiation (bssa) has opened its Sales Monitor survey for the quarter to March. more
Wholesalers and retailers slam property tax changes 1st April 2008
Major UK retailers, warehouse and office owners have condemned the introduction of new property tax rules, an industry organisation has revealed. more
Brighton Gift Fair is back 2nd April 2008
The Brighton Gift Fair is making a welcome return to the trade show calendar next year after a 5 year absence. more
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