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Supermarkets 'undermining' retailers in Northern Ireland 30/04/09
Shoppers from the Republic of Ireland are visiting their northern neighbours in search of lower prices, but the largest retailers have been accused of failing to pass on the benefits to local traders.
'Woolworths effect' benefitting Britain's retailers 29/04/09
A number of retailers on Britain's high streets have been handed a timely boost over the past three months as a result of the so-called "Woolworths effect".
Clothing wholesalers warned of retail collapse 28/04/09
Wholesale suppliers with contracts to provide Bay Trading with stock have been warned that they will no longer receive credit insurance cover to do so.
Retail failure rate at 'five-year high' 28/04/09
The number of retailers falling into insolvency increased during the first quarter of 2009, new research reveals.
Futuristic payment methods 'some way off' for most retailers 27/04/09
A survey of customer opinion on new payment solutions has revealed that many small and local traders feel they could not improve their payment systems any further.
Textile company sues police over fake goods case 27/04/09
A textile company in Preston has filed a lawsuit against Lancashire Police following raids of their homes and offices as part of an ongoing counterfeit trade investigation, according to the Lancashire Evening Post.
Online retail continues to defy the downturn 24/04/09
British consumers are increasingly logging online to find recession-defying deals on a wide range of products, according to the latest internet retail figures.
Budget 'does little' to ease plight of struggling retailers 23/04/09
While steps to support trade credit insurance arrangements for wholesalers are welcome, the chancellor's latest Budget contains no more than a few "crumbs of comfort" for struggling retailers, it has been claimed.
Wholesalers asked for newspaper supply assurances 22/04/09
Publishers and newspaper wholesalers have been called upon to provide retailers with continued support, following this week's announcement from business secretary Lord Mandelson.
Business rates rise could kill 600 retailers 21/04/09
The government's planned increase in business rates could force 582 retail businesses to go bust over the next several years, it has been warned.
Petition against new Tesco store gains support 20/04/09
Small retailers in Oxford have breathed a cautious sigh of relief after it was reported that plans for the city's third Tesco look set to be put to one side.
Hundreds of toys seized in Blackpool raid 17/04/09
Nearly £20,000 worth of counterfeit merchandise has been seized from a toy shop in Blackpool, it has been reported.
Credit insurance problems 'affecting retailers' 17/04/09
Four in ten small and medium-sized retailers feel that the withdrawal of trade credit insurance for wholesalers has had a negative impact on their ability to sell.
Battery collection rules delayed 16/04/09
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed a one-month delay to the introduction of new legislation that will require shops to collect used batteries.
Analysts disagree on effectiveness of VAT cut 15/04/09
The government's cut in VAT has encouraged an extra £2.1 billion in consumer spending since it was introduced on December 1st, 2008, an economics consultancy has claimed.
Government announces plans to prevent 'ghost towns' 14/04/09
Small retailers could benefit from a £3 million government funding scheme designed to stymie the rate at which Britain's high streets are declining.
EU duty could harm wholesale candles suppiers 09/04/09
Importers and wholesale suppliers of candles could be forced to drastically push up their prices if proposed European Union (EU) legislation is pushed through.
One in 20 £1 coins 'a fake' 09/04/09
Retailers have been warned about the dangers of fake currency, after a BBC report claimed that the number of counterfeit pound coins in circulation is twice as high as previously estimated.
Scottish retailers offered 'generous rate relief' 08/04/09
Scottish retailers will have the chance to spread the recent increase in business rates over the next three years, it has been revealed.
Empty shop study 'out of date' 07/04/09
A survey which identified High Wycombe as the British town with the most empty shops has been blasted as "out of date".
Competition Commission to revise its supermarket test 06/04/09
The Competition Commission (CC) has been given a second chance to create a test aimed at stopping supermarket chains dominating local towns and villages.
New scheme to give a boost to local retailers in Malton 03/04/09
Councillors for Ryedale, North Yorkshire have launched an ambitious new scheme to bolster Malton's faltering retail sector.
World leaders urged to protect importers 03/04/09
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on the leaders of the world to support a policy of free trade in order to help businesses and retailers mount an economic recovery.
Toiletries wholesaler falls into administration 02/03/09
Vitality Group, the largest independent toiletries wholesaler in the south-east, has fallen into receivership following a period of "cashflow difficulties".
11th hour business rates victory for retailers 01/04/09
The retail industry had something to celebrate on April 1st, following the chancellor of the exchequer's announcement last night that he would not be raising business rates by five per cent.
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