Secondary homeowner loans dry up putting more pressure on consumer finances - less will be spent on the high street.

Levi Strauss has reported a 98 percent drop in its second-quarter profit as sales in the United States fell.

Despite the strong growth prospects for soft furnishings retailer Dunelm the gloomy sector outlook is likely to hold back the shares, according to Numis, that moves its recommendation on the company from 'Buy' to 'Hold'.

Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Road and Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen.

The economy is losing a staggering £1.6 billion each year in lost time as workers take an average of 1.5 days off work to wait for deliveries according to Kelkoo.co.uk

Value supermarket chain Netto has continued to grow well ahead of the market according to the latest grocery industry figures from AC Nielsen.

Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA), the leading global management consultancy specialising in retail and consumer products, is sponsoring The People in Retail Awards 2008, organised by The Retail Bulletin

The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index fell four points to 61 in June.

Stamp and collectibles seller Stanley Gibbons was the recipient of a re-iterated 'Buy' recommendation this week from Seymour Pierce who does not believe the growth prospects of the company are being reflected in its valuation, with its shares trading at

Following successful negotiations concluded at MIP-TV, The Illuminated Film Company ("Illuminated") is happy to announce that broadcasting, DVD and licensing rights to Little Princess in Japan have been sold to Chuo Eiga Boeki (Central Film Trading).

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group have announced a new partnership with 192.com Business Services to offer an innovative new customer ID check service to help combat fraud and increase profits for online retailers

Financial results for the year impacted by the slowdown in the retail environment in the final quarter of the financial year.

Group says 'market will continue to get tougher'.

The British Chambers of Commerce (Q2) Quarterly Economic Survey received a record response with nearly 5000 businesses, large and small, taking part.

Morrisons price crunch delivers fresh family meal for £4

B&Q has gained a chain-of-custody certification for both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC), effective beginning of July 2008.

There is no doubt that the cursed letter in the English language for the British economy in 2008 is the letter 'C'. by Alan Scurfield

Global security giant recognises that people are your most important asset.

Kindle Entertainment, the independent production company, today announces the premiere of its pre-school show, Big and Small, on CBeebies (52x11'), the BBC's digital channel aimed at young children. The show will commence airing from late Autumn 2008.

The current economic climate is cause for concern to retailers.