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Retailers experience sales growth in February 26/02/2010
UK retailers posted their strongest sales growth in two years, it has been revealed.
Online retailers to benefit from universal broadband 26/02/2010
Online retailers could benefit from a surge in sales thanks to the implementation of universal broadband services in the UK, new research suggests.
Small retailers face disproportionate utility costs 25/02/2010
The UK's small retailers and businesses have seen utility prices increase disproportionately compared with larger firms.
Counterfeit goods seized in Norfolk 25/02/2010
A Norfolk-based eBay seller has been given a conditional discharge after it was discovered she was selling counterfeit goods.
BPF calls for public debate on CVAs 24/02/2010
The British Property Federation (BPF) has called for a public debate on the fairness of company voluntary arrangements (CVAs).
NFRN quits JIG with immediate effect 24/02/2010
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) has resigned from the Joint Industry Group (JIG) with immediate effect.
Tories reveal new supermarket planning laws 23/02/2010
The Conservative Party has revealed that supermarkets would face new planning regulations under a Tory government.
NI independent fashion retailers folding 22/02/2010
A number of fashion retailers on one of Northern Ireland's trendiest retail streets have been forced to close.
Clothing retailers buck sales trend 22/02/2010
Clothing retailers saw sales rise during January as many other outlets suffered from the cold weather.
Isle of Man Tesco could 'impact' independent retailers 19/02/2010
The proposed development of a new Tesco superstore on the Isle of Man could impact local businesses, it has been revealed.
Asda expansion could threaten independent stores 18/02/2010
Supermarket chain Asda has revealed it is to open a number of non-food stores in the coming years.
Scarborough's independent shops suffer rise in closure rate 17/02/2010
The number of vacant shops in Scarborough's town centre has increased six-fold since the summer of last year.
Small retailers 'not understanding shoppers' needs' 16/02/2010
A number of the UK's smaller stores are missing out on custom as a result of not satisfying consumer needs, it has been revealed.
Oxfordshire retailers come together to encourage local trade 15/02/2010
Independent retailers from across Oxfordshire are coming together in an attempt to stop the rot that is leading to a number of store closures across the county.
Scottish retailers left exposed to business rates 12/02/2010
Scotland's retailers could be among the hardest hit by the Scottish Government's failure to phase in business rate rises, it has been warned.
UK retailers facing closure epidemic 11/02/2010
Britain's retailers are under threat, with the rate of store closures increasing over the last six months of 2009, it has been revealed.
Computer chip counterfeiter prosecuted 10/02/2010
A Worcester man caught selling electronic chips that allowed computers to run fake games has been prosecuted.
Village Shop of the Year named 09/02/2010
The country's finest small retailer for 2009 has been named as The Village Shop in Feckenham.
Family furniture retailer sees sales soar 08/02/2010
A family-run furniture business has seen sales soar year-on-year by more than 50 per cent, it has been revealed.
Counterfeit goods recycled 05/02/2010
Trading standards officials are working with charity stores to recycle seized counterfeit goods, it has been revealed.
Retailers receive government grants to bolster security 04/02/2010
A number of the UK's small retailers have received government funding to help bolster their security systems.
Shop price inflation slow as retailers ignore VAT rise 03/02/2010
A number of UK retailers have refrained from passing on the costs of the VAT increase to the customer, with non-food inflation lower than expected as a result.
Uncertainty over economic policy could threaten retailers 02/02/2010
UK based retailers could face a difficult 2010 if surrounding economic conditions become unsupportive of the trade, it has been revealed.
Britons are biggest online shoppers in Europe 01/02/2010
Britain spent more money online last year than any other European country, it has been revealed.
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