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New employee database: solution to a genuine employer problem or a step too far?

A new database is expected to go live this month which will hold the details of any employee who left a job with subscribers to the database due to allegations of theft, fraud or similar offences.

Retailers rush to register for Toy Fair

2011 event biggest ever

Retailers crackdown on dishonest staff

Last week, plans for a retailer crackdown on staff caught stealing or committing forgery or fraud, were announced by Action Against Business Crime (AABC).

Google's V's for victory online

There are certain principles that good online retailers adhere to while their poorly performing counterparts do not, according to Robert Swerling, head of commerce in Europe, Middle East and Africa at Google, who outlined his four key principles at the First Tuesday 'Retail Revolution' event last week.By Glynn Davis

Broker's note - Debenhams

Singer Capital re-iterated its 'Buy' recommendation on Debenhams after it consumed the news about its new equity issue and the strong trading in Q3.

Husky has serious issues with Weee Directive

Poor policing and a lack of certainty in its charging system are among a series of problems in a new EU Directive that affects UK importers of electrical or electronic goods, says the Husky Group.

VeriFone Retail Forum - Wednesday 23 September - Innovation is the Future of Retail Payments

VeriFone is hosting a free retail forum on Wednesday 23rd September in London and welcomes retailers who wish to hear the latest on payments technology and innovation.

Smart Supply Chain and Smart Food Safety Solutions

A complimentary breakfast Seminar, 'Smart Supply Chain and Smart Food Safety Solutions' on Thursday 24 September 2009 from 8.30am to 10.30am at the GS1 UK offices in London.

Fabergnveils boutique site to back collection

Fabergas launched an innovative website to support the launch of its first High Jewellery collection since 1917.

Broker note - DSG

Pali International has re-iterated its 'Neutral' recommendation on DSG after the company's £310 million equity raising.

Coke takes Innocent stake

Coca Cola has taken a £30m minority stake in Innocent Drinks, the UK maker of smoothies. The stake equates to "between 10-20 percent" of the smaller company.

H&M sales lower than expected

Analysts react well to firm's reluctance to discount at the expense of margins.

Exclusive toy deals for buyers at Toy Fair 2009

Pre-registered toy retailers attending this year's Toy Fair will benefit from exclusive special offers from a number of exhibitors at the event.

Food price inflation slows

Food prices rose at their lowest level for more than 18 months.

Kingfisher - broker's note

Investec Securities is moving its recommendation on Kingfisher to 'Hold' from 'Sell' following the group's preliminary results.

The City view - Game Group

Altium Securities has downgraded its recommendation on Game Group from 'Buy' to 'Hold' following the strong run the shares have enjoyed recently.

VAT reduction has had very little impact on consumer spending so far research finds

Nearly nine in ten consumers say the VAT cut has had no effect.

Envirowise calls for collaborative approach to compliance

Retailers and manufacturers should focus on working with their supply chains in order to fully realise the opportunities presented by packaging minimisation

Brokers note - Topps Tiles

Singer Capital Markets has re-iterated its 'Buy' recommendation on Topps Tiles ahead of its Q3 trading update on August 5.

Seven retailers enter insolvency every day

Seven retailers are going bust every day, according to figures from PWC for the first quarter of 2009.

IT spend to rise on security fears

Spending on information security is set to increase, according to a survey by Infosecurity Europe.

Westfield London launches microsite

Westfield London has launched a microsite to support its Spring/Summer 2010 fashion campaign throughout this month.

Tesco profits rise

Tesco reports half-year pre-tax profits up 1.5 per cent on the same period last year

Brokers note - Game Group

Altium Securities has re-iterated its 'Buy' recommendation on Game Group on the back of a belief its stores-based model still has plenty of life left in it.

Topps confirms profit forecasts

Analysts' estimates for Topps Tiles' pre-tax profit for the 52 week period ending 26 September 2009 is between £10.5 million to £14.0 million.

DSGi to transform its communications with managed services deal

DSGi has signed a three-year deal with Azzurri Communications for the provision of its Retail Application Network.

OFT triggers competition probe for Sports Direct's JJB stores

Sports Direct is facing an investigation by into its purchase of 31 stores from rival JJB Sports after failing to find a buyer for five shops it had been asked to sell by the OFT.

Topps Tiles confirms profit forecasts

Analysts' estimates for Topps Tiles' pre-tax profit for the 52 week period ending 26 September 2009 is between £10.5 million to £14.0 million.

JJB Sports shows support for Jones

JJB confirms that Chairman Jones has a £1.5m loan outstanding with Mike Ashley, the owner of JJB's main rival Sports Direct

JJB finalises rent proposals

JJB Sports has finalised its terms for proposed temporary monthly payment of rents at around 250 of its stores, as well as proposed compromise terms with landlords of some 140 closed branches.