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Small retailers could save consumers money 28/08/09
UK citizens could save themselves money by shopping at their local store instead of driving to the nearest supermarket.
Credit insurance top-up scheme should be 'further back dated' 28/08/09
The British Retail Consortium has suggested that while certain aspects of the trade credit insurance top-up scheme are "welcome", it should be further back dated if it is to make a "real difference".
Games Console wholesaler closed down 27/08/09
An online computer console wholesaler has been closed down following its failure to supply paying customers with the products they purchased.
Slow trading conditions' sees schoolwear retailer fold 26/08/09
A well-established school uniform retailer has gone into administration following recession-related falls in sales.
Vibrant independent retail sector' contributing to Cardiff success 26/08/09
The capital of Wales has been rated as a "thriving" city with an ever-expanding international reputation.
Retailers could save over £1,000 in small shops campaign 25/08/09
Independent retailers could save up to £1,100 per year under the Support Our Small Shops campaign.
BCC welcomes amendment to trade credit insurance scheme 24/08/09
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has welcomed the price reduction of the government credit insurance top-up scheme.
Local retailers are 'not sufficiently provisioned' 21/08/09
Independent shops and services are not providing local communities with their basic needs.
Clothing sector sees sales boosted by weather 20/08/09
Pleasant spring and early summer weather saw sales stabilise in the UK clothing retail sector, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Small Retailer Grants Fund to help shops reduce crime 19/08/09
The Home Office has announced the allocation of £5 million to help small retailers tackle crime.
Energy efficient appliances should be VAT free 18/08/09
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called for VAT to be removed from all energy-efficient appliances in a move that could spell good news for both retailers and wholesalers.
Margate shops are closing at fastest rate in UK 17/08/09
Margate-based retail outlets are closing at the fastest rate in Britain, with locals describing the situation as "embarrassing".
For every store opened, six close in north Wales 14/08/09
The UK retail sector has been hard-hit over the past year and north Wales has proven no exception, with six shops closing for every one that opens.
Retail sales on the increase 13/08/09
July was a relatively strong month in terms of retail sales, new figures released this week have indicated.
Men spend more online than women 12/08/09
British men are spending more money shopping online than women, according to new figures from PayPal UK.
Retailers to benefit from new PayPoint distribution deal 11/08/09
Direct distribution agreements have been secured between PayPoint and a number of major mobile networks and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs).
Wholesale "duopoly" must be addressed, says NFRN 10/08/09
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) has insisted that the emergence of a wholesale duopoly in the newspaper and magazine distribution sector must be dealt with.
Toy wholesaler fined for selling unsafe products 07/08/09
A toys and games wholesaler from London has been fined and ordered to pay £5,000 after pleading guilty of selling dangerous toys and electrical goods.
JJB stores aquisition by Sports Direct referred 07/08/09
The acquisition by Sports Direct International of 31 JJB stores has been referred to the Competition Commission over concerns that it could harm trade in five areas.
Retailers and wholesalers find it difficult to prepare for bad weather 06/08/09
The fact that retailers tend to order non-food supplies from wholesalers a long time in advance means that many were unprepared for the recent bad weather, it has been claimed.
Shetland wholesaler expands into Orkney 06/08/09
A wholesale supplier from Scotland's Shetland Islands has successfully expanded its businesses following the buyout of a rival company.
Dawson News customers to receive full credits for wholesale stock 05/08/09
The Association of News Retailing (ANR) has confirmed that retail customers with wholesale distribution business Dawson News will receive full credit for newspapers and magazine supplied to them by the company after its drop into administration.
Pre-pack retail insolvencies are hurting wholesale suppliers 04/08/09
Regulations governing the ways in which companies go into administration are being abused by some retailers at the expense of their smaller wholesale suppliers, it has been claimed.
Dreary weather prompts interesting retail choices 04/08/09
Sales of Wellington Boots, paint and wallpaper have rocketed as a result of the dreary summer weather.
19,000 shops left vacant in England and Wales 03/08/09
Some 12,000 independent retailers and 7,000 branches of chain stores have been closed so far this year .
Majority of public think local shops need more support 01/08/09
More than half of the British public believe that independent retailers in the UK are not receiving adequate support from the government.
Wholesaler rumoured to be cutting jobs 01/08/09
A Wiltshire based wholesaler is suggested to be implementing job cuts amid controversial circumstances.
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