http://en.redtram.com/ theretailbulletin.co.uk Copyright (c) 2008 RedTram. All rights reserved. webmaster@redtram.com (RedTram) en Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:23:53 GMT 300 100 50 http://en.redtram.com/ http://img.en.redtram.com/rsslogo.gif 50530 | Understanding the rise of the 'playbourer' is vital if retailers want to bridge the digital divide http://en.redtram.com/go/149008705/top100/ 149008705 Did you know that nearly 500,000 people are employed in the developing world to 'earn' virtual goods from playing online games that are then sold on to more time-pressured players in wealthier parts of the world?By Mark Chirnside Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:12:34 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149008705/top100/ 50530 | On the shop floor with...Harrods managing director Michael Ward http://en.redtram.com/go/149008686/top100/ 149008686 Five flights up on the Egyptian escalator followed by a sharp right takes you to the inner sanctum of Harrods - the discreetly located management offices. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:12:27 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149008686/top100/ 50530 | Biometrics in the Retail Sector http://en.redtram.com/go/149008550/top100/ 149008550 Biometric technology analyses biological data such as fingerprint verification and iris, hand, face and voice recognition in order to identify a particular person.By Vin Bange Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:11:38 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149008550/top100/ 50530 | The City view - Liberty http://en.redtram.com/go/149008544/top100/ 149008544 Interim results from department store group Liberty prompted Seymour Pierce to re-iterate its 'Hold' recommendation on hopes of significant potential long-term upside in the shares. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:11:38 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149008544/top100/ 50530 | One-size-fits-all sites do not fit all http://en.redtram.com/go/149008541/top100/ 149008541 Research from web marketing company Oban Multilingual shows that travel site preferences differ according to users' travel destinations. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:11:35 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149008541/top100/ 50530 | Green initiatives could beat the economic blues http://en.redtram.com/go/149008540/top100/ 149008540 Environmental measures could be the answer to combating the downturn with new research launched today showing that waste prevention, using less raw material and energy recovery will be crucial to saving UK companies money in the face of economic recession. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:11:35 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149008540/top100/ 50530 | Further sales falls round off a poor summer on the High Street says CBI http://en.redtram.com/go/149008475/top100/ 149008475 A wet August and disappointing summer sales have compounded the deepening problems on the High Street, where sales have continued to fall sharply and jobs have been hit. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:11:28 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149008475/top100/ 50530 | August Website Rankings of 100 Retailers http://en.redtram.com/go/149008478/top100/ 149008478 DFS and Tesco Direct both moved ahead to become the best performing websites in the table of 100 retail websites tested this month for The Retail Bulletin as they claimed the first and second spots respectively. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:11:28 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149008478/top100/ 50530 | The City view - WH Smith http://en.redtram.com/go/148530099/top100/ 148530099 WH Smith is expected to continue to outperform its retail peers over the next six months, according to an update note from Shore Capital, which retains its 'Hold' recommendation. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:58:39 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/148530099/top100/ 50530 | Pressure on profitability spreads to business services says CBI survey http://en.redtram.com/go/148443892/top100/ 148443892 Steep falls in service-sector profitability, which were mainly affecting consumer services, have spread to business and professional services, the latest CBI Services Sector survey shows. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:41:49 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/148443892/top100/ 50530 | Fashion four add to line-up at The Elements http://en.redtram.com/go/148443885/top100/ 148443885 Arcadia Group has confirmed it is to open two double-store units at The Elements in Livingston, housing retailers Topshop, Topman, Dorothy Perkins and Burton. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:41:46 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/148443885/top100/ 50530 | The City view - Woolworths http://en.redtram.com/go/148443879/top100/ 148443879 Rumours in the media over the weekend that the Baugur-led approach for Woolworths could be revived this week has reinforced the recent upgrade to 'Buy' from Altium Securities. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:41:44 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/148443879/top100/ 50530 | online grocers deliver mixed bag when it comes to online performance http://en.redtram.com/go/148443881/top100/ 148443881 An online performance benchmark published by Gomez, Inc has found that customers of the UK's leading online grocers are being delivered a mixed bag when it comes to the performance of their websites. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:41:44 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/148443881/top100/ 50530 | Retail round up - The Sunday papers http://en.redtram.com/go/147712768/top100/ 147712768 Cerebus sells its Merchant Equity Partners stake, Malcolm Walker to meet Woolworths board, Debenhams bosses freeze their own pay Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:42:00 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/147712768/top100/ 50530 | Tesco completes £605 million property deals http://en.redtram.com/go/146916762/top100/ 146916762 Tesco has concluded four sale & leaseback transactions involving £605 million of property assets in the latest phase of its ongoing programme of releasing value from its UK property portfolio. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:51:03 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/146916762/top100/ 50530 | M&S sparks sales slump fears http://en.redtram.com/go/146490075/top100/ 146490075 Marks & Spencer has ignited fears over its sales performance after bringing forward the date of its next trading statement by a month. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:03:23 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/146490075/top100/ 50530 | Health and Safety (Offences) Bill Introduction of tougher penalties for health and safety offences http://en.redtram.com/go/146490071/top100/ 146490071 Businesses in the food and retail sectors will be caught by this proposed legislation, warns Eversheds Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:03:22 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/146490071/top100/ 50530 | Official figures don't reflect retail reality says - BRC http://en.redtram.com/go/146490059/top100/ 146490059 The BRC says today's official retail sales figures paint a more positive picture than most retailers would recognise. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:03:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/146490059/top100/ 50530 | Underlying growth in retail sales rises by 0.7 per cent http://en.redtram.com/go/146490060/top100/ 146490060 Sales volume in the three months May to July rose by 0.7 per cent compared with the previous three months. This follows 0.6 per cent growth in the three months to June. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:03:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/146490060/top100/ 50530 | Retailers could save 30% on lighting bills http://en.redtram.com/go/146490058/top100/ 146490058 Carbon Trust launches free guide on increasing energy efficiency of display lighting. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:03:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/146490058/top100/