NOVEMBER TRADE NEWS Woolworths confirms administration Textile maker claims innocence in fake goods case VAT cut drives Irish shoppers north of the border Woolworths close to administration Chancellor cuts VAT to 15% Retail sector 'being driven by discounts' Lingerie business to focus on wholesale operations Christmas delivers online shopping BRC warns government of pressure on retailers Wholesaler helps small retailers fight Asda Fraudster made £12,000 from eBay scam Scottish consumers 'tightening their belts' Luxury fashion brand enjoys rise in wholesale activity Weak pound benefits Northern Irish retailers Internet helps small retailers to fight downturn London sales superiority over UK 'dwindling' Cambridge retailers fight proposed Tesco opening Wholesale slump for designer clothing company Small retailers 'under threat Post Office to keep card accounts Wind forces trade fair inland Young consumers 'susceptible' to brands Christmas cheer in store for small retailers Local shops play vital community role Retailers told to expect flat sales this Xmas Keep Trade Local campaign comes to London Park Cameras bags Retailer of the Year award Retail sales plummet to three-year low Christmas 'make or break' for small retailers UK traders invited to enter Retail Week Awards Mary Queen of Shops to help Birmingham retailers Scottish Asda store criticised by local resident Low interest rate good news for small firms Markets must support each other, says CGTA Banks urged to pursue small business funding BRC to launch new online retail sales indicator Small retailers voice optimism in Kendal Portsmouth hosts bash for local newsagents Argos under fire for 222% APR store card Emergency funding for ailing small firms Stolen goods warning for Worcestershire retailers Trade News Archive November 08 October 08 September 08 August 08 July 08 June 08 May 08 April 08 March 08 February 08 January 08 Subscribe to our newsletter   Go to The Wholesaler UK Directory  6th November 2008 London markets must support each other, says CGTA The various wholesale markets which are dotted around London are an important part of the capital's culture and bring a lot to its economy. That is according to the Covent Garden Tenants' Association (CGTA), which has urged markets to work together and improve their relationships with independent retailers, freshinfo.com reports. Speaking at the London Markets' Symposium at City Hall last week, Gary Marshall, chairman of the CGTA, said that markets should not just be stereotyped as shopping outlets mainly used by "the elderly or ethnic communities", but should be recognised as something useful for all corners of society. However, he asserted that there has been resurgence in consumer interest in markets recently, but support is needed to maintain it. Mr Marshall commented: "Markets are not just a place for people to buy, they are also the perfect place to start in business - as I believe my own experience shows. "But we are making it difficult for these small, independent traders." The long-standing wholesaler went on to say that there are many benefits of supporting markets, particularly for councils and traders. "For the market operator, it is about income generation. For the council, it is about regenerating town centres. For the trader, it is his livelihood," he added. (c) 2008 Adfero Ltd. Comment on this news story