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 26th February 2010 Online retailers to benefit from universal broadband Online retailers could benefit from a surge in sales thanks to the implementation of universal broadband services in the UK, new research suggests. According to the Institution of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA), the government's universal service commitment could see a significant rise in online sales as a result of an expanded consumer base. Indeed, using figures from the Office for National Statistics, the association reveals that over the coming 12 months, an extra £1.4 billion could be generated as a result of increased internet usage. Rob Taylor, founder of TST Digital, which carried out the research on behalf of the IPA Search Group, said that while the monetary benefit of the government programme was clear to see, there were a number of other advantages. He said: "It's evident from this research that the government's Digital Britain initiative represents a great opportunity to drive economic growth and competitive advantage. "It is also likely to lead to more jobs and greater digital expertise, not to mention a fantastic return on investment." © 2010 Comment on this news story   Trade News Archive 2008  December   November   October   September August   July   June   May   April   March   February   January