TRADE NEWS JANUARY 2010

 

 

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Online card company to change the face of the industry? 28/01/2010
An online greetings card company is having an impact on the industry, as well as drawing attention to the business opportunity in online retail.

Retail apprenticeships hit record high 28/01/2010
The number of people entering into retail apprenticeships has increased to its highest level, new figures reveal.

Retailers lose money with unmemorable domain names 27/01/2010
Many of the UK's smaller retailers could be putting sales volumes at risk by trading under an unmemorable domain name, it has been revealed.

Pressures on small retailers 'must be recognised' 27/01/2010
A district councillor for the St Albans area has highlighted the dangers of business rate hikes on small retailers.

Barclaycard scheme offers small retailers support 26/01/2010
Barclaycard is to launch a new cash-back scheme that is set to benefit customers as well as rejuvenate high street spending.

Retailers suffer at hands of fraudsters 26/01/2010
The amount of money lost in the retail industry to fraud has increased, it has been revealed.

Retailers subjected to ONS 'pessimism' 25/01/2010
Retail sales over the Christmas period may have been better than official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest.

Sheffield retailers receive investment boost 22/01/2010
Sheffield retailers are to receive £20 million in public funds to ensure the development of the proposed Sevenstone retail quarter.

Independent retailers given online boost 21/01/2010
Independent retailers in Hampshire have been offered support from their local council in the form of increased online presence.

London retailers enjoy best December for 7 years 20/01/2010
London-based retailers experienced their best December sales for nearly a decade, it has been revealed.

Small retailers victorious during cold snap 19/01/2010
Small retailers claimed a victory over their larger counterparts during the recent cold weather, with people choosing to shop locally rather than risk a car journey.

Supermarket watchdog to be implemented 18/01/2010
A supermarket ombudsman will be created after the upcoming general election, it has been revealed.

Niche retailers see huge rise in sales 15/01/2010
Pet retailers have experienced a huge increase in particular products as a result of the weather, it has been claimed.

Retailer fined for misleading sales promo 14/01/2010
A small retailer in Scotland has been fined for implementing a misleading sales promotion, it has been revealed.

Consumers comparing retail prices with mobile phones 13/01/2010
UK shoppers are frequently using their mobile phones as a way of comparing retail prices, it has been claimed.

Small retailers' dated shop fronts deemed untidy 12/01/2010
A collection of small village retailers have been criticised for not maintaining the appearance of their shop fronts.

NI retailers suffer despite increased footfall from Eire 11/01/2010
Retailers in Northern Ireland (NI) suffered a sharp downturn before Christmas, despite an increased number of consumers visiting from south of the border.

Charity shop popularity harming local retailers 08/01/2010
A number of charity shops are struggling to keep up stock levels amid a recession-related boom in sales.

Online retailers enjoy profitable 2009 07/01/2010
Britain's online retailers enjoyed a hugely successful 2009, with sales increasing sharply.

Huge supermarket price cuts could threaten independent retailers   06/01/2001
A couple of UK supermarkets have implemented their largest price reductions in ten years, it has been revealed.

Garden sector retailers enjoy merry Christmas 05/01/2010
UK-based retailers in the gardening industry have enjoyed a successful Christmas period, it has been revealed.

Warrington retailers receive holiday protection 04/01/2010
Retailers in Warrington received a boost this festive period with both traders and shoppers receiving extra police attention.

 

 

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