http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com Retail Bulletin Conferences Calendar en-uk Copyright 2008 The Retail Bulletin Limited 144 24 http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com http://www.theretailbulletin.com/newsfeed/logo_rss.gif In an era where fair trade, healthy living, obesity, climate change and equal opportunities are daily headlines; the pressure is mounting on retailers to become responsible businesses. Consumers are increasingly basing their purchasing decisions on how well third world manufacturers are treated, how organic ingredients are, how small a retailer's carbon footprint is and how they can contribute to society at large.  The smart retailers know that if they get their strategy right; a responsible retailer is a more profitable retailer. But where should you place your efforts; how can you engage and communicate this to your customers and staff and what are the best responsible strategies that will deliver your company enhanced brand value and increased profits? Further to a period of in depth research with target delegates, this event focuses on how UK retail executives can develop corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies that will boost profits, reduce costs, increase market share and enhance their retail brands.  This interactive summit has been designed to allow UK retail executives and solution providers to network and discuss best practices of CSR.  This two day action-packed event focuses purely on the key CSR issues facing UK's retail executives.  http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/res_retail.php 1218150000 http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/res_retail.php A Free to attend conference for Retail Marketing Executives, including those responsible for Brand Strategy, CRM, Customer Insight, Business Development, Commercial Management, Sales, Communications. In the current economic climate, UK Retailers are finding it increasingly difficult to get customers to spend their money. With increased competition, rising rents and the growth of online spending, retail marketers are looking for new ways to build loyalty, improve shopping experiences and connect with their customers. Further to a period of research with target delegates, this one day, action-packed event will focus on how retailers can develop marketing strategies that will maximise profits and increase their market share. This free to attend, retailer delegate only, interactive conference has been designed to allow a focused peer group of around 150 UK retail marketing executives to network and discuss best practices in a relaxed environment. There will be a limited number of exhibiting companies who will be on hand to offer advice and who have been selected for their relevance to the subject. http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/ret_mark.php 1192402800 http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/ret_mark.php The Retail Bulletin is delighted to announce the second Retail HR Summit taking place in London’s Novotel West on 8th October, 2008.  HR visionaries from ASDA, Sainsburys, DSGI, William Hill, Boots, Somerfield, John Lewis, Nationwide,  QVC, Figlaves.com, Kwik Fit, Enterprise rent-a-car and Travelodge are coming together to debate the latest retail HR strategies at The Retail Bulletin’s 2nd Annual Retail HR Summit. Following on from the massive success of last year’s event, this interactive summit will enable Retail HR executives to benchmark their HR strategies and share ideas to enable improved recruitment initiatives, retention and development of key talent and delivery of bottom line results through effective people strategies.  The summit, sponsored by Retail Choice, has been designed to allow a focussed peer group of retail HR executives to network and discuss best practices of their key challenges. http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/hr_conf.php 1223420400 http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/hr_conf.php The growth in retail online sales continues unabated, but what was a profitable strategy last year could now be obsolete. Making sure your online strategy is up to date and effective is key to driving ecommerce profits and market share in an increasingly competitive marketplace. As the online threat to brands increases, the effective management and enforcement of those brands is critical to generating and maintaining goodwill for internet businesses. Following the sell out success of our recent 'green retailing' conference, this event will focus on how UK Online Retail Executives UK retailers and their in-house advisers can maximise customer retention, boost sales, prevent online fraud, convert surfers to buyers, improve customer service, ensure legal compliance and prepare for the future. This free to attend, retailer only conference has been designed to allow a focused peer group of around 130 UK online retail executives to network and discuss best practices in a strictly vendor-free environment. http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/online_conf.php 1221001200 http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/online_conf.php A one day conference, free for retailers to attend With both businesses and consumers placing increased emphasis on green issues, there is growing pressure on retailers to demonstrate that the environment is high on their agenda. A recent report by the National Consumer Council (NCC), which looked into the green credentials of eight major UK supermarkets, suggests that shoppers want the opportunity to make green choices. http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/green_conf.php 1177887600 http://www.retailbulletinconferences.com/green_conf.php