Below is a selection of key websites offering advice and information on a wide variety of retail matters:
BarclaysFor all the latest news provided by Barclays, click here.
Retail Trust The retail industry's national charity.www.retailtrust.org.uk
ASOS.comThe online fashion store for men and women.www.asos.com
Retail Week Weekly retail trade publication.www.retail-week.com
The GrocerWeekly sales and retail trade magazine.www.thegrocer.co.uk
DrapersMonthly fashion title.www.drapersonline.com
Retail BulletinOnline news resource.www.theretailbulletin.com
British Retail Consortium (BRC)The lead trade association.www.brc.org.uk
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)Governmental body creating value for business, consumers and employees. www.berr.gov.uk
British Association for Trade Shops (BAFTS)Network of independent fair trade shops across the UK.www.bafts.org.uk
Sector Skills Council for RetailRun by retailers for retailers and part of the Skills for Business Network.www.skillsmartretail.com
Mintel Consumer, media and market research group.www.mintel.com
www.threadbread.com
NET-A-PORTERLuxury fashion e-tailer.www.net-a-porter.com