It is with a certain amount of sadness that I write this news item to announce that I am retiring from my role as Editor of Market Trade News with effect from the end of October 2018. This will be my second retirement, having originally retired from the same position in December 2011 but then,…

Press release supplied by AnyStockBuyer We are proud to announce – ” www.anystockbuyer.com ” is the finalist of three in the industry TRI Awards. The team at www.anystockbuyer.com have relentlessly showcased their unique approach to the clearance industry by exhibitions and state of the art IT Solutions using Algorithms to ensure the correct stock is rehoused within…

Great new offer from the Gravesend Borough Market team launched this week. Sign up for a Saturday pitch for six weeks and pay just £130, but with the added bonus of getting £100 cash back at the end of the six weeks. So if you have a great new business idea and want to try…

Budding entrepreneurs in South Derbyshire can learn more about how to follow in the footsteps of Tesco and Marks and Spencers by setting up their own market stall. Advice, support and guidance are available at the free Become a Market Trader workshop being held at People Express, next to Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, in West Street,…

An interesting issue has been raised by one of our members relating to the position of markets held under Charter. The member was of a view that such markets were exempt for VAT purposes. Unfortunately, this is not the case so if any other members were of the view that their charter powers protected them…

StockXchange by Off-Price returns to ILEC Centre on the 11th and 12th of March. The show is the no.1 destination to source wholesale fashion and sportswear with hefty discounts and to find great bargains.The show will be exhibiting a range of European and UK based fashion and sportswear wholesalers, all ready to business on the…

As announced on Twitter earlier today, Kirsty Flatt will be leaving the Market industry and her role on MTN. We would like to place on record our thanks for all of Kirsty’s efforts on the Publication over recent years, and wish her all the very best for her future career. Due to the change, we…

The UK’s no.1 discount fashion event returns on the 11th and 12th of March 2018 at ILEC Exhibition Centre, London! StockXchange attracts all types of buyers and retailers to come and find their future best sellers. At the show visitors can find great deals on current season, past season and discounted lines from leading brands.…