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- Wal-Mart Canada to add 40 supercentres
Wal-Mart Canada will open as many as 40 supercentres, which will generate more than 9,000 jobs. The move is expected to ramp up the competition in Canada's retail market. "Our major strategic focus is on the supercentre," said Susan Schutta, director of corporate affairs for Wal-Mart Canada. "We find that more and more Canadians are looking for one-stop shopping where they can pick up their clothes and appliances and then go to the grocery store." The Toronto Star (26 Jan.) , The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (26 Jan.) , Reuters (26 Jan.)        | Health care reform got you down? Learn more from UnitedHealthcare on how the federal changes to medical benefits will affect you and your employees. This comprehensive guide highlights incentives for enrollment and a timeline of important dates and deadlines. Don't let them pass you by—Learn more here! |
 | Retail in Europe |  | | | - Survey: Waitrose is the favourite UK supermarket
A consumer watchdog survey found that Waitrose is the preferred supermarket in the UK. Respondents gave Waitrose a score of 85 out of 100, saying the company makes shopping a "pleasurable experience." Aldi and Lidl each received the highest score for pricing. Telegraph (London) (26 Jan.) - Bidder walks away from talks of Blacks Leisure takeover
Blacks Leisure said that negotiations regarding its takeover have fallen through after the final bidder, believed to be Home Retail Group, rejected the demanded price. Home Retail Group, which owns Argos and Homebase, is not in the clothing sector, and acquiring Blacks Leisure would have been seen as a big change. The Guardian (London) (26 Jan.) | Retail in Asia | | | | | E-commerce Spotlight | | | | - More South Africans are shopping online
More than half of South Africans who have Internet access are shopping online, according to a MasterCard Worldwide survey. The number of of shoppers in South Africa who are buying goods and services online rose 9% from the previous survey. "South Africans who shop online also feel that making purchases on the internet is more convenient, user-friendly and easier than walking into a store or ordering from a catalogue or via a call centre," according to the report. Mail & Guardian (South Africa) (25 Jan.) - Indian brands, retailers turn online to boost sales
Online sales in India have surged, prompting retailers and brands to increase their Internet push. Tanishq, a jewelery maker; Bata, a footwear manufacturer; The Loot, a multi-brand retailer; and Next, a consumer electronics retailer, have all recently launched online operations. Others are retooling their sites. The Economic Times (India) (27 Jan.) | Technology Solutions | | | | - German show features technology for retailers
German technology firm Wincor Nixdorf is hosting a show highlighting the latest in technology for retailers. More than 7,000 banking and retail representatives from more than 90 countries are attending. Wincor specialises in handling systems and cash management. Inside Retailing Online (26 Jan.) | Spotlight on Consumer Electronics | | | | - Watchdog claims electrical chains mislead consumers
Currys, Comet, John Lewis and other major consumer electronic chains in the UK mislead shoppers, according to an investigation by Which?. The probe found that the retailers offer poor advice or do not honour consumer rights. "Electrical stores have to up their game and train their staff properly. We trust them to know about the products they're selling," said Peter Vicary-Smith, CEO at Which?. "Unfortunately, big retailers are letting their customers down, offering wrong or misleading advice that could leave people shelling out more money for features or products they just don't need." Telegraph (London) (25 Jan.) | NRF News | | | | - Tablet shopping: What works and what doesn't
Tablet devices like the iPad are impacting a variety of industries, but e-commerce may stand to gain the most from this game-changing development. In an upcoming INNOVATE 2011 session, Like.com CEO and co-founder Munjal Shah will discuss how to execute a tablet consumer experience for maximum effectiveness. INNOVATE 2011, the Retail Innovation and Marketing Conference, will be held March 8-10 in San Francisco. Advance registration ends Friday, Jan. 28. Learn more.
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