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Mixed messages on the high street

Latest data shows more shoppers hit the streets in April although retail performance is polarised.

Small business groups react angrily to supermarket report

Competition Commission measures against supermarkets not enough to quell small retailer criticism.

FSB launches manifesto ahead of local elections

FSB manifesto call on local authorities to take not of small business needs ahead of local elections.

Campaign launched to defend online retailers

Campaign to defend independent online shop keepers launched.

Current inflation rate - Feb 08

CPI annual inflation on the rise as utility bills exert upwards price pressure.

FootFall Index Shows Shoppers Staying Home

More British shoppers stay at home in February as footfall feels the credit crunch

Retail Sales Growth Steady

Steady growth for retail sales despite recession fears.

Current Inflation Rate - On The Rise 01/08

Petrol prices push inflation higher during January 2008.

Small Retailers Report Mixed Christmas Sales

Mixed fortunes for small to medium sized retailers as half do better and half do worse in final quarter of 2007.

Retail Sales Growth Slowdown

Does retail sales slowdown presage recession in 2008?

Shoppers Flock Online As High Street Suffers

Christmas shopping on a roll, but online wins as bargains bite hard.

Minimum Wage Pain For Retailers

BBSA warns of crisis on the high street if minimum wage rises further.

Retailers Hit By Rise In Violent Crime

One in five retailers threatened with weapons as violence rises during 2007.

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SmallBizPod #30 - Thursday 27 July

SmallBizPod #30 - Thursday 27 July

David Tebbutt, journalist, media trainer and blogger on how small businesses should handle the press and communicate effectively.

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SmallBizPod #51 - Tuesday 10 July 2007

SmallBizPod #51 - Tuesday 10 July 2007

Nigel Botterill, founder and managing director of theBestOf on business growth, franchising, online business & big ideas.

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SmallBizPod #43 - Thursday 29 March 2007

SmallBizPod #43 - Thursday 29 March 2007

Alex Vieux, publisher of Red Herring, talks about the European technology/web sector and the state of VC funding for startups. [Photo: b_d_solis]

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