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Book wholesaler trading ahead of forecast 30/07/09
International book wholesaler Bertrams Books is trading ahead of forecast, according to sales figures released earlier this month.
Independent retailers a step closer to Business Rate Relief 30/07/09
The independent retail sector in Northern Ireland has moved a step closer to benefitting from a Business Rate Relief Scheme following industry talks.
Diversity essential to high streets' retail futures 29/07/09
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has insisted that the retail future of high streets lies in diversity and sustainable local development.
East Yorkshire shopping village goes into administration 28/07/09
Hornsea Freeport, the East Yorkshire shopping centre, has gone into administration becoming the latest in a number of shopping centres to succumb to the recession.
Retailers need more protection from manufacturers, eBay claims 27/0/09
eBay is seeking an amendment to European law that would put an end to the bullying of small online retailers by big manufacturing brands.
eBay seller falsely claimed jewellery was gold 24/07/09
A woman from Lincoln has been found guilty of selling jewellery items via online auction site eBay that were falsely described as being gold.
Good weather boosts Scottish sales 23/07/09
Like-for-like sales increased by 2.1 per cent in Scotland last month, new figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) have revealed.
Blow for Hampshire traders over advertising board ban 22/07/09
Hampshire County Council has refused to back down over its stance on advertising boards placed outside of shops.
Book distributors worried over new owner for Borders 21/07/09
Publishers and distributors are concerned that the ownership of retail chain Borders UK is set to change hands again.
Online sales hit by recession 20/07/09
Growth in the online retail market has started to slow down, new research has indicated.
Paisley's retail revival lies in local independent shops 16/07/09
The survival of a Scottish town's retail industry could be secured by independent stores, according to a protest group.
Difficult trading sees 72 sacked at sportswear brand 15/07/09
More than 70 employees of Stockport-based Canterbury Europe have lost their jobs, according to thebusinessdesk.com.
Retail sales benefitting from good weather 14/07/09
The value of UK retail sales rose this year as a result of good weather, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for June 2009.
Communities saving independent retailers 13/07/09
A number of communities across Britain are banding together to help local stores survive the economic downturn.
Energy suppliers' 'tactics' hurting independent retailers 10/07/09
Local shops are suffering at the hands of energy suppliers, according to new research from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index figures released 09/07/09
The British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen Shop Price Index figures for June 2009 show that inflation for the month stood at 0.7 per cent.
Independent retailers facing closure entitled to more help 08/07/09
Small independent retailers in rural Britain are not receiving the essential help they are entitled to, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Shop vacancies reach one fifth in Dumfries 07/07/09
A number of local shops in a southern Scottish town are struggling to stay afloat amid recession-related difficulties, but could yet benefit from government funds to regenerate the town centre.
Campaign underway to boost small retailer sales 06/07/09
A campaign has been launched by a local newspaper to try and get more people shopping and save the West Yorkshire community's array of independent stores.
Village Core Programme to give power back to local shops 01/07/09
Communities are being given the opportunity to apply for funding to set up a local shop in their village and avoid dependence on chain supermarkets.
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