TRADE NEWS Return of cash ideal for small firms Mayoral candidates urged to engage small businesses High street stores could decline in the face of online retailers Sainsbury's to increase non-food retail Wholesalers could be hit by rising manufacturing costs Technology easing wholesale operations Government urged to tackle corporation tax Carrier bag charges receive consumer backing Credit crunch not dampening online retail spirits Domain name important for small firms Retailers urged to act on climate change Councils urged to help small businesses Borough Market wins prestigious accolade Small retailers web presence vital London retailers thriving despite crunch Thornaby shopping centre to provide space for small retailers Sir Phillip advises retailers to be inventive Retailers property prospects not harmed by crunch Chamber launches new eco-shopping bag Retailers confident despite crunch Small retailers could face legal changes Online fashion retailers drive women to the internet Interest rate cut provides wholesaler boost Online sales set to break £100b mark Independent retailers spring up in the north-east Small retailers face taxation worries Training could boost performance of independent retailers Independent retailers increase online advertising spend Dragon's Den contestant boosts business Google advises independent e-retailers Complex legal changes confusing independent retailers Online retailers urged to address consumer concerns Web sales increase over the Easter period M&S provide green example for independent retailers Retailers back BBFC control of video games Shoppers reject plastic bag tax New regulations unlikely to threaten retailers right to offer 'buy one get one free' Mothercare sales boost retail hopes New campaign to help under-prepared retailers Independent retailers receive legal boost bssa Sales Monitor survey launched Brighton Gift Fair is back Wholesalers and retailers slam property tax changes   Trade News Archive   April 08   March 08   February 08   January 08 Subscribe to our newsletter   Go to The Wholesaler UK Directory 22rd April 2008 Borough Market wins prestigious accolade Borough Market has clinched the best speciality market award in the market of the year competition. The south London market scooped the accolade, which is run by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA), in January but an official presentation only took place earlier this month. At the presentation, NABMA chief executive Graham Wilson explained that Borough Market won the award because the judging panel felt it is a "landmark institution in London". He explained: "It has already won a number of awards and it makes a significant contribution to the community it serves," local portal London SE1 reports. Mr Wilson went on to say that the regeneration of the market which has taken place over the last ten years has helped to improve the area dramatically and boost the fortunes of a number of small local retailers. George Nicholson, a trustee of Borough Market, commented: "We were thrilled to get this award, particularly since it comes from our peers in the nation's market industry."   (c) 2008 Adfero Ltd