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Norfolk locals petition against Tesco expansion
A huge number of residents in a market town in Norfolk have signed a petition against the expansion of a local Tesco store.
BHF to have first female president
Trade association The BHF Group has chosen its first female president.
Popularity of online retail set to grow
Online sales will account for over 50 per cent of Britain's retail growth by 2012, a new survey has indicated.
Yorkshire traders rally in face of recession
The possibility of a UK recession has not stopped a series of independent traders from setting up shop in a certain part of east Yorkshire.
JJB Sport bemoans 'worst retail slump ever'
JJB Sport is blaming the "worst retail recession" in memory for poor sales figures and a dramatic turnaround in its profits.
Small retailers stand by out-of-vogue cheques
HSBC has insisted that cheques remain popular among small, independent retailers, even as official figures show their usage has more than halved over the past two decades.
Planning regulations hit mom-and-pop stores
Planning regulations that were introduced in an attempt to protect local retailers could be having the opposite effect.
Chester retailers fear 'death of city centre'
Independent retailers in Chester have voiced concerns that their city centre is in a steady decline, the Chronicle reports.
Confusion abounds over latest Nokia offering
Industry experts, retailers and consumers alike remain confused about the precise arrangements surrounding Nokia's much-vaunted Comes with Music download package.
Grimsby shopkeepers slam cigarette display ban
Lincolnshire shopkeepers have slammed plans outlined by the government to ban them from displaying cigarettes behind the counter, the Grimsby Telegraph reports.
Local shops in Crowborough brace for Tesco
Independent retailers from Crowborough have vowed to "stand together" as they prepare for the opening of the town's fifth major retail store.
Consumers 'intolerant' of e-tailer glitches
People who shop online have little patience when it comes to website glitches, according to a new study by Harris Interactive.
Retailers urge EU to scrap footwear tariffs
Retailers have called on the European Commission to accept once and for all that its plans to extend import taxes on shoes from China and Vietnam are unviable.
Rise of the mega-mall 'decimates high streets'
A disturbing report from PricewaterhouseCoopers has claimed that retailers in British town centres are struggling to survive due to the expansion of out-of-town shopping developments.
Manchester SMEs miss out on rate relief
Owners of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greater Manchester are missing out on some £16 million in rate relief, a community group has warned.
NECC moves to help flood damaged retailers
The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is arranging support and practical advice for victims of the flash floods which devastated Morpeth.
New confectionery wholesaler in Liverpool
Liverpool is to benefit from the opening of a brand new cash and carry wholesaler that specialises in confectionery.
Credit crunch drives Christmas shoppers online
Seven out of ten Christmas shoppers plan to buy presents online this summer in a bid to cope with the credit crunch.
Newsagents slam Independent margin change
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) has criticised the Independent for its decision to cut the percentage that shop-owners make from its sales.
Analysts predict September sales slump
Retail experts are predicting that the downward national trend in sales will continue this September as the economic outlook deteriorates further.
Upbeat London retailers buck national trend
Retail sales in London have continued to outperform the rest of the UK, the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor shows.
Call to reform high street parking policies
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has told delegates at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference that more must be done to secure sensible parking provision.
Cheltenham residents back anti-Tesco campaign
More than 2,000 retailers and local residents have signed up to fight against plans for a new Tesco in Cheltenham.
Retailers ramp up pressure for rent reform
Landlords will now be asked to provide monthly terms for retail occupiers who are facing financial difficulties, it has emerged.
Retail spending 'remains in growth territory'
The latest Retail Distribution Review from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets confirms that retail spending has continued to grow despite the worsening economic climate.
Minimum wage increase 'hurts small retailers'
Industry experts have said that next month's increase in the National Minimum Wage will put a significant strain on the cash-flow of numerous small businesses.
House & garden wholesalers 'escape property slump'
Though the property downswing continues to gather pace, one new study has shown that consumer demand for home improvements and garden furnishings is booming.
BRC slams predicted business rate spike
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has accused the government of failing to protect retailers from the burden of high business rates.
Expert trumps opportunities in overseas markets
With the domestic retail outlook looking gloomier than ever, one industry expert has highlighted the potential gains traders can make by targeting overseas markets.
MPs back Think Smallest First initiative
Two more MPs have signed up to the Think Smallest First pledge pioneered by the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
Fears Swansea PO closure will harm local shops
Councillors in Swansea have raised alarm bells over the pending closure of one of the city's post offices, saying it could have a negative impact on local businesses.
Norfolk residents celebrate blocked Tesco bid
Local residents of Sheringham in Norfolk have been celebrating in the streets following a decision to block the construction of a Tesco store.
Next sees no improvement in consumer spending
Fashion retailer Next has warned that there is no immediate end in sight to the current lull in consumer spending.
East Sussex town launches own currency
The town of Lewes in east Sussex has taken the unusual step of launching its own currency in a bid to protect local retailers.
Wet August dampens retails sales
Disappointing August weather has washed out retailers' hopes of an end-of-season boost to trading, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has confirmed.
Wholesaler fined over shopper's injuries
A wholesaler in Kirkby has been ordered to pay £7,700 after a customer was badly injured on its premises, the Liverpool Daily Post reports.
Blackpool Council warns illegal street traders
Blackpool Council has sent out an unequivocal warning to illegal street traders who eat into the legitimate illuminations trade during the fireworks season.
High street braces for 'cautious Christmas'
High street retailers have been warned to expect a disappointing festive period due to ongoing concerns about the economy.
Rate hold accepted but not welcomed
Yesterday's (September 4th) decision by the Bank of England not to cut interest rates has been accepted, but not welcomed, by business groups in the UK.
Loyalty card revealed for south-western retailers
Retailers in Camborne, Pool and Redruth have been urged to sign up to a new loyalty card scheme that has been designed to boost local shopping.
Brighton's shopping centre has helped independent retailers
A report has suggested that the redevelopment of a shopping centre in Brighton a decade ago has actually helped independent retailers in the city as well.
Blaming the internet for slumping high street sales 'is wrong'
An industry expert has suggested that blaming poor sales on internet retailers is nothing more than a "red herring".
Birmingham retailers work together to improve city centre
A new scheme has been launched in Birmingham which aims to pair major city-centre businesses with smaller retailers.
Retailers' protests stop pedestrianisation plan
Council bosses in third smallest city in England have listened to business concerns and decided not to pedestrianise the high street.
Wholesale businesses report slowing sales as prices rise
A new report has said that the wet August that hit retail sales in the UK also affected wholesale businesses in the country.
Out-of-county traders blamed for selling fake goods
Police from Dorset have warned that traders are coming to the county and selling counterfeit goods.
Importer loses House of Lords case
A decision in the House of Lords about warehousing space could have implications for some wholesale businesses and importers.
Norwich wholesale business hit by criminal gang
A wholesale business from the east of the UK has had thousands of pounds of stock stolen by a criminal gang.
Photographs aim to highlight plight of independent retailers
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a new photographic tour which aims to highlight the plight of small independent shops.
New high street plan approved in Chelmsford
A new plan to develop and improve Chelmsford town centre has been formally approved by the local borough council.
Essex residents warned about counterfeit goods
Trading standards officers from Essex are warning residents to be wary of counterfeit goods when shopping at local markets and car boot sales.
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