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VAT freeze to cause problems for small retailers 30/12/2009
A number of Britain's supermarkets have revealed they are to maintain prices equivalent to 15 per cent VAT for the month of January.
DVD counterfeiting gang smashed by police 24/12/2009
An operation by counterfeit criminals to make more than 500 fake DVDs and CDs a day has been broken by police.
High street retailers discounting ahead of Christmas 23/12/2009
A growing number of British retailers are moving forward their January sales to start before Christmas, it has been revealed.
Lego toys in short supply this Christmas 22/12/2009
Retailers across the UK are understocked in what is turning out to be one of the hit toys of the Christmas period, Lego.
£1m worth of counterfeit goods seized 21/12/2009
Police have seized a haul of fake goods worth £1 million following a raid on a warehouse in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
Landlords unmoved by retailers' plight 21/12/2009
The majority of landlords still insist that retailers pay rent on a three-monthly basis, despite the financial difficulties caused by the recession.
Popular toy in short supply in Christmas run-up 18/12/2009
Retailers are struggling to maintain stock levels of one of this Christmas' most popular toys, it has been revealed.
Cities go online at expense of local retailers 17/12/2009
An increasing proportion of big city residents are shopping online despite living close to bricks-and-mortar retail outlets.
Cheap rent attracting retailers back to high street 16/12/2009
An increasing number of previously vacant Scottish shops are being filled as a result of attractive rental deals, it has been revealed.
eBay's largest ever counterfeiter in court 15/12/2009
A man believed to be behind the largest ever counterfeit scam to take place through online auction site eBay has admitted his guilt in court.
Management buyout at Country Baskets 15/12/2009
Wholesale distributor Country Baskets, which imports and supplies wholesale artificial flowers and decorations, has been bought out by its management team.
Charity shops 'stifling' local retailers 14/12/2009
Charity shops are having a negative impact on a Scottish town's small traders, it has been suggested.
Retail Stress Indicator sees year-on-year rise 11/12/2009
An increased number of retailers are facing significant or critical levels of financial difficulty, it has been revealed.
Markets traders outperforming big retailers 11/12/2009
Small market traders are outperforming a number of larger high street stores in the UK's big cities, it has been revealed.
Small retailers voice concerns in LBRO meeting 09/12/2009
Small retailers held a meeting with the LBRO and other influential public bodies yesterday (December 8th) to discuss the critical issues facing the UK's small businesses.
Independent retailers could suffer from Sainsbury's plans 09/12/2009
Independent retailers in Northern Ireland (NI) could suffer as a result of proposed Sainsbury's expansion plans.
Shoes sales benefit from downpours 08/12/2009
Britain's shoe and boot retailers have benefitted from one of the wettest Novembers on record.
Independent retailer voices concern over minimum wage 08/12/2009
An independent retailer from Bristol has voiced his concern over the increasing rate of minimum wage.
Small retailers suffering from cross border superstore trade 07/12/2009
Small Republic of Ireland-based retailers are suffering as a result of consumers journeying across the border to Northern Ireland (NI) in order to take advantage of the lower VAT rate.
Liverpool Markets sell £15 million of fake goods 04/12/2009
Liverpool market traders sold £15 million-worth of counterfeit goods over the last three years, it has been revealed.
Shop vacancy rates fall 03/12/2009
The UK's shop vacancy rate has fallen for the first time this year, it has been revealed.
VAT cut has had 'modest' effect on retail sales 02/12/2009
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has suggested that last year's cut in value added tax (VAT) has had only a slight effect on retail sales in the UK.
Business rates could cause independent retailers to close 02/12/2009
Retailers in Worcester could be put under threat of closure as a result of high business rates.
BRC issues crime prevention list for retailers 01/12/2009
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued a security checklist for retailers ahead of 'peak season' for attacks on cash delivery vehicles.
Somerset wholesalers to be targeted with Xmas safety checks 01/12/2009
Wholesale distributors based in southern Somerset could be the subject of unannounced safety spot checks this festive period.
Retailers put off AmEx by high processing fees 01/12/2009
Many retailers are refusing to accept payments by American Express (AmEx) credit card for small purchases, it has been suggested.
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