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| Global retail industry news |  | | |  | - "Mock" luxury products threaten established brands
Some international luxury retailers and manufacturers say they are concerned about the growing number of "mock" sunglasses, apparel, TVs and other products finding their way to a segment of consumers who like luxury styles and aren't tied to brand names. Unlike counterfeits, mock products are produced and sold legally at lower prices than the brands they imitate. Brisbane Times (Australia) (23 Nov.)      - More US merchants make their way to Canada
Retail sales in Canada have been growing faster than sales in the US since mid-2006, prompting more American merchants to cross the border in search of new revenue. Chains including J.Crew, Kohl's, Lord & Taylor and Marshalls are among those making plans for a Canadian debut. ABC News/Reuters (22 Nov.)  | Reshaping Enterprise Workforce Management Software
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 - New designs come to her in dreams
UK luxury purse designer Anya Hindmarch gets her best ideas in dreams, waking suddenly to scribble down the inspiration for new products. Hindmarch credits her nighttime inspirations for the success of her global company, which operates 54 stores and books about $32 million in yearly sales. The Wall Street Journal (20 Nov.)  | Develop an Information Agenda for your retail company. The IBM Information Agenda Guide for Retail outlines a practical, proven approach for turning a client's Information On Demand vision and strategy into reality. Download the complimentary guide and learn how information management solutions help companies establish and leverage trusted information to optimize business performance. |
 - Li & Fung to acquire Oxford apparel division for $121.7 million
Major Wal-Mart supplier Li & Fung has agreed to acquire most of Oxford Industries' apparel division in a deal valued at $121.7 million, as part of the Hong Kong-based vendor's plan to expand its manufacturing base. The Atlanta-based Oxford plans to keep its Oxford Golf business and a distribution centre in Lyons, Ga. Bloomberg (22 Nov.) - Wal-Mart tests e-commerce site in China
Wal-Mart has launched a test e-commerce site in China for its Sam's Club warehouse stores, a foray into the field dominated by Chinese company Taobao. The site was set up to serve Sam's Club members in Shenzhen, a city of 8.9 million people. Yahoo!/PC World (22 Nov.) - H&M quickly wins over Korea's fast-fashion fans
Korea's H&M stores were expecting larger-than-usual crowds for today's launch of the new Lanvin fashion lines. Less than a year after opening its first store in the country, the Swedish retailer says it has found a home among Korea's fast-fashion fans, despite steep competition from rivals including Zara and Forever 21. The Korea Times (22 Nov.)  | Sell smart and boost revenue. Find out how better sales intelligence can help put your sales organization on top. LexisNexis® can help you gather the business intelligence you need to support your selling process, find better leads, close more deals, and grow your business. Click here to learn more. |
 - Amazon sparks UK price war with Black Friday deals
British retailers are keeping a careful eye on Amazon as the online merchant seeks to lead this holiday season. This week, Amazon reportedly flooded its UK site with discounted deals and plans to make bargains even more attractive as it takes the US tradition of Black Friday to UK consumers with 60% and 70% discounts on consumer electronics, jewellery and other gift items. Telegraph (London) (22 Nov.)  | Increase daily productivity with comprehensive modern software. Consistently dependable office tools from Microsoft Online Services can reduce employee downtime on-premises and in the cloud. Learn more about implementing IT strategies with reduced operational costs in this free whitepaper. |
 | Spotlight on Grocery |  | | | | NRF News | | | | - 9 out of 10 retailers planning Cyber Monday promotions
Five years after the phrase "Cyber Monday" was coined, retailers have even bigger plans for the Monday after Thanksgiving. From one-day sales to free shipping on all purchases, nearly nine in 10 retailers will have a special promotion for Cyber Monday, according to Shop.org's eHoliday survey. "Just when we think that Cyber Monday can't get any bigger, it does," said Joan Broughton, Interim Executive Director of Shop.org. Read more.
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