TRADE NEWS Advertising on social networks will not be invasive Mexx to withdraw from UK retail industry Waterstones aims to improve supply chain Retailers can use domain name to boost online presence Online shoppers unsure of risks Counterfeit goods harming retail industry Majority of internet users shop online Dragon's Den duo see product take off Online sales increase in January Retail sales slow in February Retailers set for Mother's day windfall Mamas & Papas begin retail expansion Independent retailers urged to assess everything Retailers hope to increase internet exposure Ambitious Britons hope to own businesses Retail sales enjoy quarterly growth Retailers retain confidence in the industry Women prepared to walk the earth for retail Retailers urge chancellor to ease burden Retailers urged to curb discounting Internet claiming increasing numbers of high-street shoppers FPB urges competition commission to help smaller retailers Competition commission set to replace code of conduct London retail sales below par in January Online retailers drive to attract new consumers Retailers taking legal obligations seriously UK wholesalers could be shunned by supermarkets US retailers enjoy shock sales rise Women opt for ethical Valentines gifts Retail sales set to face 2008 dip Sales boost January retail figures Retailers set for prosperous Valentine's Day Groups warn on danger of toy imports Government needs to raise small business legal awareness FWD outline annual conference plans Shop price inflation rises eBay abandons buyer negative comments European retail sales dip in December Demand for British goods increases Cashback websites battling high street for customers US wholesale prices increase Organisations to petition bag ban Capital Gains Tax may not be compatible with EU law Archive January trade news 2008   6th February 2008   Cashback websites battling high street for customers Cashback websites are increasing in popularity and may begin seizing shoppers from the high street. Sites like Quidco, which offer reduced online goods, pass on some of their profits to shoppers, effectively paying them for their purchases. The site offers major retailers and wholesalers the chance to reach e-shoppers with their goods in exchange for a small percentage of the resulting sale. Manager of Quidco, Paul Nikkel, has claimed that, with the site performing admirably over the Christmas period, there could soon be a major shift in the battle between the internet and the high-street. "Christmas 2007 will be seen as a watershed, when savvy consumers realised it really does pay to shop online," he said. "We expect the momentum to continue this year as the uncertain economic outlook encourages consumers to place even greater emphasis on value for money. Mr Nikkel added: "We see it as a win-win situation - consumers get a great deal and merchants gain loyal customers."   (c) 2008 Adfero Ltd.   Subscribe to The Wholesaler UK regular newsletter featuring trade news, suppliers offers and trade show reminders. . .