TRADE NEWS Clothing spending falls early Government agencies 'should be more proactive' CBI asks mayor candidates to support firms Growth is 'main problem for new retailers' No need to be wary online, say experts Minimum wage hike could affect retail employment Retailers should update websites regularly BRC expects victory in Visa investigation UK to spend £8bn over Easter Retail slows in Scotland Easter sales moving online Pet clothing retail growing Niche retailers should sell their benefits to landlords London retail sales up on 2006 Weak high street sees profits drop for French Connection Older consumers well informed about online security Government could bring in carrier bag legislation British take-up of fair-trade highlights importance of ethical retailing Dragons' Den entrepreneur to help launch academy Economic downturn could hit retailers hard Sales continue sluggish performance into February Shoppers opting for green retailers Independent retailers fear bad news budget User-generated content could be the key to online independent retailers Shopping centres urged to rethink consumer perceptions UK shoppers lead the way for online continental spending Consumers reveal interest in ethical trading BRC urge bank to make cuts to help retailers Asda pledge to remove disposable carrier bags CBI calls on Darling to cut tax on retailers New retailers agree Grand Arcade leases Defra unveil new packaging targets ISPs should be more accountable for online counterfeit goods sales Retailers reject government plastic bag claims Counterfeit goods harming retail industry Archive March trade news 2008 February trade news 2008 January trade news 2008   13th March 2008   Older consumers well informed about online security Online security is well understood by older consumers, who are more clued up about protecting their personal information when shopping over the internet that any other generation. That is according to a new survey conducted by credit protection firm CPP, which indicated that 80 per cent of the 'silver surfers' questioned said that they would look for markings on a site to prove its security. In comparison, just 45 per cent of younger respondents said that they would take similar measures. CPP identity theft expert Danny Harrison noted that fraud can be a big problem for those who complete online transactions and as such it makes sense to be aware of the ways to avoid it. He explained: "Using your card online can quite easily be a way for you to become a victim of card fraud. It's surprising that young people are the ones who take most risks online. "It's really easy to do. Just look for the padlock in the right-hand corner or your web page - this means it's a secure web page. Also look out for the HTTPS at the beginning of the web address, as this also means your card details will be protected."   (c) 2008 Adfero Ltd.   Subscribe to The Wholesaler UK regular newsletter featuring trade news, suppliers offers and trade show reminders. . . Return to The Wholesaler UK directory