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Scottish sales stir in January
Sales in Scotland rose by two per cent in January compared to the same month last year, but the country's retail sector still has some way to go on the road to recovery.
Spirit of shoppers lifts in February
Consumer confidence took a tentative step in the right direction in February, rising slightly from its January figure.
Fall in high street sales begins to slow
Although small retailers remain far from confident about the current state of the economy, sales in February were not as bad as many had feared.
Internet a 'double-edged sword' for retailers
Small retailers and businesses are each losing £800 every year because they fail to properly protect themselves from the threat of internet fraud and online crime.
Consumers weary of plastic bags
Most consumers would support any government initiatives to prevent retailers from giving away free plastic bags, a new survey has revealed.
Anti-Tesco campaigners celebrate victory
Local retailers and concerned residents in Cambridge are breathing a sigh of relief after Tesco withdrew an appeal potentially marking an end to its plans for a new store on Mill Road.
Alison Jackson steps down as head of Spring Fair
Managing Director of Emap Connect's Home and Gift portfolio Alison Jackson is stepping down from the position after five years.
Toy wholesaler fined for packaging waste
A Bradford-based wholesale toy supplier has been forced to pay nearly £22,500 after it was found to be contravening packaging waste regulations, it has been reported.
Retailers seething over Southend ad board fiasco
Furious traders in Southend have been slapped with a £100 licence fee in order to display their advertising boards, it has been reported.
Fake DVD 'factory' closed in Glasgow
Nine arrests have been made in connection to a counterfeit DVD operation in Glasgow, Scotland, according to the Federation Against Copyright Theft (Fact).
Failed wholesaler auctioning stock
The administrator for EUK is planning to auction off stock that has been sitting in the entertainment wholesaler's warehouse since it fell into receivership, it has been reported.
Central London sees rise in sales
London enjoyed its best sales in five months this January, as revenues jumped up by 6.5 per cent over last year on a like-for-like basis.
BETA awards recognise excellence in equestrian business
Equestrian events, retailers and riders are among the winners of 2009 British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) Business Awards. The awards were presented at the annual BETA Gala Dinner at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, attended by more than 400 people last night.
Books wholesaler supplying ebooks
Gardners is currently involved in talks with several retailers about providing them with an online platform to sell ebooks, according to the Bookseller.
Wholesaler downsizing its operations in the Midlands
Cash-and-carry wholesaler Makro has revealed that it is planning to cut as many as 378 jobs with the closure of three of its UK superstores.
Newbury retailers knock town parking proposals
A leading retail figure in Newbury has slammed a decision by West Berkshire Council to increase parking charges right across the district.
New laws could harm smaller retailers
Small retailers will be at the forefront of the economic revival, it has been suggested.
Leicester shop owners band together
More than 400 small shopkeepers have joined forces in the city of Leicester to help support the local economy, it has been reported.
Retailers urged to cut waste
Local vendors in Cambridgeshire have been urged to take part in a challenge to produce no waste for a fortnight.
Small vendors turning to the internet
Ecommerce is successfully being used by more than a third of all retailers in the UK, but smaller stores still have some way to go to match the multi-channel retailing provided by their larger counterparts.
Small shops have a place in future retail
Large chains such as Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour will not come to dominate the high street retail sector, despite the pressure being exerted on small vendors by the credit crunch.
Wholesaler issues guide for small retailers
Landmark Wholesale has issued the first edition of its new magazine designed to help small and local retailers cope during the credit crunch.
Banks still not lending to small retailers
Despite government measures to encourage lending, a number of small retailers and businesses are still struggling to secure necessary funds from their banks.
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