No bar to retail plans

Article Abstract:

Retailers in Oxford, England, fear their businesses will be harmed by local transportation policies, with some 56% of retailers reporting a decline in their takings. The local authorities are trying to restrict the use of the car in the city. Some observers point out several retailers are looking to expand their outlets, with rents for prime units at around 225 pounds sterling per sq ft. Plans to expand the Westgate Centre, worth 220 million pounds sterling, are due to be sent to the planning authorities. Oxford retailers are facing competition from the Oracle centre in Reading, England.

Analysis, Retail industry, Retail trade, Supply and demand, Retail stores, Transportation policy, Oxford, England, Stores

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Bob the builder: can he click it?

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The United Kingdom's biggest industry, construction, is taking on technology in 2001 and going online. A number of partnerships have made this move possible and it is hoped these ventures will result in financial and other benefits.

United Kingdom, Construction industry, Innovations, Online services, Internet services, Joint ventures

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The west wind blows hot

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of the desktop valuation service, mortgage securitisation and home loan service offered by the online US real estate broker Countrywide. The benefits of the service are discussed.

Services, Real estate agents, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Real estate agents and brokers, Mortgage brokers, Countrywide Funding Corp.

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