TRADE NEWS NOVEMBER 2009

 

 

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Independents at risk from continued supermarket growth 27/09/2009
The UK's independent retailers could be under threat from further supermarket expansions, with the superstores expected to take a further £4.6 billion of high street stores' revenue next year.

Independent retailer recognised in Telegraph awards 27/11/2009
An independent retailer has been recognised in this year's Daily Telegraph Shop Awards.

Retailers face tricky festive balancing act 25/11/2009
Small retailers face a tough balancing act in the coming months, with decisions over stock levels more important than ever.

Timing of VAT change is 'glaring mistake' 24/11/2009
The proposed reversion to a value added tax (VAT) rate of 17.5 per cent on January 1st 2010 is a 'glaring mistake', it has been suggested.

Retailers could benefit from new business rates plan 23/11/2009
A number of UK retailers could benefit from a new five-year transition plan for business rates, as announced by the government.

Small retailers need more from Energy Bill 20/11/2009
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for the new Energy Bill to include greater help for Britain's small retailers.

EU urged to oppose shoe tariffs 19/11/2009
European Union (EU) decision makers have been urged to reject proposals to continue shoe import duties.

Website launched to help retailers through bar code change 19/11/2009
A new website has been launched to help retailers adequately prepare for the bar code changes set for 2014, it has been revealed.

'Selfish' Christmas to affect retailers? 18/11/2009
Retailers could find sales levels affected by consumer selfishness this Christmas, as people look to cut back on unnecessary spending.

Independent retailer resurrected by villagers 17/11/2009
An independent retailer has been brought back to life by the residents it served prior to its demise.

Derelict shops receive letting makeover 13/11/2009
A collection of empty shops in Lincoln are to receive a makeover from a local business group in an effort to bolster the area's attractiveness to investors.

Retailers on-track with eco goals 12/11/2009
UK retailers are making significant inroads into climate change targets set for 2013, a new report has revealed.

Retailers see best October sales for 7 years 11/11/2009
UK retailers experienced the highest level of like-for-like October sales for seven years, new data reveal.

Retailers deserve same rights as doctors and nurses 10/11/2009
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for the government to ensure retailers are afforded the same rights as public sector workers when it comes to criminal prosecutions.

Retailers could lose out through EU ruling 09/11/2009
The retailer-consumer relationship could be significantly affected as a result of potential new European Union rule changes.

UK retailers have lowest consumer loyalty in Europe 06/11/2009
UK-based retailers have the lowest level of customer loyalty on the continent, it has been revealed.

ACS launches campaign to help small retailers 05/11/2009
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a new campaign to help independent retailers cope during the economic downturn.

Communities recognise importance of small retailers 04/11/2009
The importance of small retailers to local communities has not escaped the attentions of the general public, a new survey has revealed.

Small retailers to benefit from 15% VAT extension 03/11/2009
Independent retailers that remain open past 12am on January 1st will be allowed to continue trading at 15 per cent VAT prices.

Online retailers benefit from increase in rural shoppers 02/11/2009
An increasing number of rural-based UK citizens are using the internet to shop, it has been revealed.

 

 

 

 


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