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   7th February 2008   FWD outline annual conference plans The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has announced plans to hold its annual conference from March 31st to April 1st. The meeting will be taking place at the Forest of Arden Hotel and the FWD has unveiled a number of speakers for the event. David Kirwan, past national president of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents, will be in attendance, as will Dennis and Linda Williams of Premier Broadway Star. Representatives from Bestway, Booker, Costco, Edwin Coe Solicitors, Gallaher, Heinz, Landmark, Musgrave, Nielsen and The Today's Group will also feature. Meanwhile, US wholesale prices increased in 2007, according to new research. The US Commerce Department revealed that the cost of wholesale goods in the country rose by 6.3 per cent over the year. At the same time retail sales in the US dipped in December, falling by 0.4 per cent across the month.   (c) 2008 Adfero Ltd.   Subscribe to The Wholesaler UK regular newsletter featuring trade news, suppliers offers and trade show reminders. . .