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   4th April 2008 Retailers back BBFC control of video games Retailers have backed government proposals to give the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) the power to rate video games. According to the Byron review, compiled by Dr Tanya Byron, all video games suitable for over-12s are likely to be given a film-style age-appropriate rating. And retailers have welcomed the potential changes, regarding them as an important aid for sales, especially among the current climate surrounding violent and adult-themed video games. "Retail felt very strongly in favour of the BBFC as the single consumer-facing on all games," Byron said at the European Leisure Software Producers Association. "They felt they needed more support at the point of sale, and the BBFC could offer them that." She added: "The big message of this Review is that the public needs to understand that this is not a cynical industry turning people into psychopaths and just making as much money as possible." "This is an industry very proud of its products, which offer many benefits for young children." Despite concerns among video games publishers, it is thought that the proposals will help consumers understand the content of the games boosting sales for both retailers and wholesalers. (c) 2008 Adfero Ltd Find babywear and baby goods wholesalers here.