The reduction would cost the government £12.5bn in lost revenue and retailers £200m as they reprice items.

Disc records were sold in music shops and independent retailers at this time.

Since 2005, Fuze products may be found in most major retailers, with sales exceeding 11 million cases by 2006.

Some of the largest positions have been in rapidly growing retailers.

Producers may not own any part of the wholesalers, who may have no financial interest in retailers.

Shoppers are expected to make today the most lucrative day after Christmas in history, retailers and analysts say.

The alternative cover was chosen to be sold in major retailers.

The newly created clothing line is available in selected retailers in Australia.

'There is nothing like the Sunday trading issue to bring out the worst in retailers,' it said.

"Scattered reports from various districts indicated an increase in manufacturers' and retailers' ability to pass such cost increases on to final prices."