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bssa welcomes bank rate cut

The significant cut in rates to 3%, the lowest rate since 1955, has been welcomed by The British Shops and Stores Association

Westfield extension in Northern Ireland to go to inquiry

The dispute over the extension of an out-of-town scheme in Northern Ireland due to be anchored by John Lewis is to be settled by a public inquiry.

Usdaw welcomes Co-op knife clamp down

Shopworkers' union, Usdaw, is welcoming Midcounties Co-op's decision to remove knives from open sale.

US, EU and China toy safety agreement needs long term commitment, says Eversheds

The news that officials from the EU, China and US have agreed to work together to harmonise safety standards for children's toys, should be welcomed, according to product liability experts at international law firm Eversheds.

Tesco in demand for more legislation shocker

We all know the supermarkets have had a tough time of late with a number of Competition Commission reports into their practices, an OFT investigation into price fixing of milk, and an ongoing investigation into other forms of price collusion between the supermarkets and certain suppliers.By Glynn Davis

Sofa sales sink ever further

Ahead of Monday's Bank Holiday there had been worries in the City about poor trading at the big-ticket retailers.By Glynn Davis

Sales growth at Liverpool's Metquarter

Liverpool's Metquarter has welcomed a new independent lingerie boutique to its Whitechapel premises.

Retail Solutions: Your guide to the biggest event of the retail technology calendar

Retail Solutions, 24-26 June 2008, is the must attend event for professionals involved with sourcing and purchasing technology for their retail, leisure and hospitality business.

Out-of-town demise fuelled by petrol

To date any evidence of a switch by consumers away from out-of-town shopping centres to the high street as a result of the increase in fuel costs has been largely anecdotal. By Glynn Davis

Non-food shopping trips rise slightly in August

Figures released today from SPSL show that the number of non-food shopping trips made in August was up by 0.1% on the corresponding month of 2007 and by 1.0% on July 2008.

New research reveals high levels of online engagement with brands amongst 16-30 year olds

Research study into the digital behaviours of 16-30 year olds in the UK found that that this age group are spending a vast amount of their spare time online (an average of 19 hours per week) and more than watching TV (15 hours).

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Morrisons to sell only 100% British beef

All fresh beef sold in Morrisons stores nationwide is now British sourced.

Minimal budget benefits for small businesses says bssa

In what has been broadly billed as a Budget of few surprises, the Chancellor's announcement that it is to defer regulations on 'income-shifting' has been cautiously welcomed by British Shops and Stores Association (bssa), which represents the interests of over 4,000 independent non-food retailers.

London's emissions-related charges could backfire on small firms, warns FPB

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning that many small firms in London could struggle to adapt to new emissions-related charges.

Little cause for celebration

After all the hype at Christmas, few retailers would have got too hopeful about a January of positive like-for-likes. So this weeks BRC figures showing a 1.1 per cent rise in same-store sales on last year and a return to overall sales growth, should be welcomed as a sign of retails resilience.

Jeremy Rance appointed Barclays national director of retail and wholesale sector

Barclays Commercial Bank has announced the appointment of Jeremy Rance as National Director of Retail and Wholesale sectors following the announcement that Paul Clarke is to retire early April 2008 after 40 years service at the bank.

IMF Predicts Major Global Slowdown Amid Financial Crisis

The world economy is decelerating quickly buffeted by an extraordinary financial shock and by still-high energy and commodity prices and many advanced economies are close to or moving into recession, the IMF says in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO).

Good news at last as Bank of England cuts rates to 4.5%

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is welcoming the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates from 5% to 4.5%.

Food trails behind rest of sector as reporting season concludes

General retail stocks led the pack while food groups lagged a wider market rise as the January reporting season drew to a close.

FSA updated guidance: a welcomed change

In late 2007, the FSA issued proposed guidelines on the use in food labelling of a wide variety of phrases, including terms such as "premium" and "best". by Owen Warnock

Enter Toy Fair 2009 by stepping in to the Night Garden

Entering Toy Fair 2009 will be an experience in itself next January as the show, known for its creative and colourful nature, welcomes the introduction of themed entrances, including an In The Night Garden spectacular from BBC Worldwide.

Crime is costing businesses billions, warns business lobby group

A proposal to tackle business crime by forcing offenders to pay for losses and damage to property is only a first step to protecting small firms

Consumer research welcomes reverse logistics for e-tail

According to recent research conducted by Zetes Ltd, the auto ID solution specialist, consumers would buy more goods online if retailers gave them the option to have any unwanted goods collected directly from their homes or workplaces.

Cabot Circus welcomes its millionth customer on day 11

Cabot Circus has attracted more than one million consumers since it launched on September 25th.

Buoyant mood helps Toy Fair success

The 56th annual UK Toy Fair opened - and closed - in an upbeat mood in London last week, after visitors and exhibitors brought a positive mood to the fair.

Bank cuts interest rate to 2 per cent

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by one percentage point down from 3 per cent to a new low of 2 per cent