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Asian Trader
- News and resources for the Asian business community in the UK; includes a directory of products, listing of wholesalers, and other resources.
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The Book Partnership
- Supplies a variety of services to independent bookshops in order to facilitate their ecommerce and online ordering options.
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Centre for the Study of Retailing in Scotland
- A unit in the University of Stirling established to support and develop research on retailing in Scotland; includes information about their programmes and resources, with contacts.
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The Grocer
- An information portal for the food, drink and grocery retailing market, with news, a library of articles and resources, market analysis, product news, events, and jobs.
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IMRG (Interactive Media in Retail Group)
- A membership community set up to develop the online market in the UK by supporting and promoting online shopping and digital commerce; includes resources, market intelligence, and directories of members and suppliers.
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Internet Retailing
- A magazine offering news, commentary, analysis and resources for the sector; includes a directory, subscription details, information about professional courses, and a jobs section.
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Mary Portas
- Official site of retail guru Mary Portas, offering information on her role leading an independent review into Britain's high streets, plus news of her various reality TV retail programmes.
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National Association of Health Stores
- Represents independent health food stores in the UK. Contains a directory of stores, as well as information on the organisation's current campaigns.
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National Market Traders Federation
- Provides a directory of markets, plus news, information and guidance for market traders.
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The National Retail Planning Forum
- Works to improve understanding between private and public sectors on planning and its impact on retailing; includes resources, details of research and publications, news, and links.
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National Skills Academy for Retail
- Offers a wide range of accredited pre-employment training, on-the-job learning, store management programmes and careers advice for the retail sector, through a network of high street hubs and online.
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The Portas Review
- Contains the full text of the independent review into the future of Britain's High Streets, undertaken by Mary Portas in 2011.
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Quickchange Products Limited
- Manufactures a range of cash handling equipment, including solutions for the management of coins and notes; describes their products, with a client list and contacts.
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Real Deal
- An industry initiative campaigning against illicit traders and counterfeit goods at markets and car boot fairs; includes resources, materials, news and events, and contacts.
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Retail Think Tank
- Provides a window into what's happening in the UK retail industry. Includes white papers and news.
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Retail Week
- Provider of industry news, jobs, market reports and data, from across the British retail sector. Includes online news and resources, and details of subscriptions.
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Retail Week Knowledge Bank
- Provides a fully searchable database of the top 200 UK retailers.
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Retif
- Cash-and-carry supplier of retail supplies and equipment, from carrier bags, to slatboard panels and garment rails. With online catalogue and details of their store locations.
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Skillsmart Retail Ltd
- The Sector Skills Council for Retail; includes details of qualifications available and their services for employees and employers.
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Today's Plan for Profit
- Provides development and support for independent retailers and convenience stores.
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Town and Country Markets
- A private market operator providing markets and car boot sales around the country; includes a comprehensive guide for shoppers and traders, and contacts.
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