TRADE NEWS FEBRUARY 2010 Retailers experience sales growth in February Online retailers to benefit from universal broadband Retailers face disproportionate utility costs Counterfeit goods seized in Norfolk BPF calls for public debate on CVAs NFRN quits JIG Tories reveal new supermarket planning laws NI independent fashion retailers folding Clothing retailers buck sales trend Isle of Man Tesco could 'impact' independent retailers Asda expansion threatens independents Scarborough's independent shops suffer rise in closure rate Small retailers 'not understanding shoppers' needs' Oxfordshire retailers come together to encourage local trade Scottish retailers left exposed to business rates UK retailers facing closure epidemic Computer chip counterfeiter prosecuted Village Shop of the Year named Family furniture retailer sees sales soar Counterfeit goods recycled Retailers receive grants to bolster security Inflation slow as retailers ignore VAT rise Uncertainty over economic policy Britons are biggest online shoppers   European visitors to The Wholesaler please click here   What’s New At The Wholesaler UK New Categories added recently Wholesale Fabric Tents and Camping Equipment Nautical and Marine Gifts Wholesale Golf Products Fireside Nostalgia, Nostalgic gifts, retro and vintage Wholesale Haberdashery Trade News Archive 2009  January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December Subscribe to our newsletter   Go to The Wholesaler UK Directory 5th February 2010 Counterfeit goods recycled Trading standards officials are working with charity stores to recycle seized counterfeit goods, it has been revealed. East Yorkshire Council's trading standards service is distributing fake goods to local charity stores for rebranding. Once altered, the clothes are handed to homeless and needy people in the area, according to the Goole Howden Courier. A large quantity of counterfeits were recently seized by East Riding Council and used to keep disadvantaged people warm during the unusually cold weather. Colin Briggs, trading standards services manager, told the news provider: "Disposing of counterfeit goods, seized by trading standards officers during their normal day-to-day operations, has always been difficult. "Many of the items seized are of good quality but frequently end up in landfill as brand owners were unwilling to let counterfeit goods be reused, even to benefit charities." He went on to say that the scheme was not only beneficial to the recipients of the fake goods, but also the council as the cost of sending such products to landfill is "substantial". © 2010 Comment on this news story   Trade News Archive 2008  December   November   October   September August   July   June   May   April   March   February   January