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| Global Industry Watch |  |  | | - Frederick's of Hollywood opens in Abu Dhabi
 Frederick's of Hollywood opened its first store outside the U.S. last weekend, in the conservative United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi, and the chain plans a second store in Dubai soon. The move reflects a fast-growing demand for the latest fashions in the Arab world. "Despite the outward conservative culture ... this is a very fashion-conscious market. They're no less interested in what we have to offer," said chairman and CEO Thomas Lynch. The Washington Times/The Associated Press (07 Aug.)       | Maximize Your Business's Potential.
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Starbucks is working to launch operations in India and is searching for the right chief executive officer to lead the development. "They (Starbucks) are looking at many candidates, but have not yet taken a final decision on who would be the CEO. In all probability, it could be an overseas person," a source said. DNA (India) (09 Aug.)  | Despite being a backbone enterprise application, Enterprise Resource Planning is often misunderstood. In this guide from Focus, top experts provide their suggestions and recommendations to guide you through your evaluation of the best choices. Unravel the complexities of ERP once and for all to make an informed buying decision by downloading this free white paper. |
  | E-commerce Spotlight | | | | - Australia's JB Hi-Fi to offer online music service
JB Hi-Fi is planning to ramp up its e-commerce business by offering an online music service that will include as many as 8 million tracks. Customers will also be able to buy online and pick up their purchases in-store. The moves come as JB Hi-Fi and other Australian retailers face tough trading conditions. "It's hard to predict what will happen in this environment," said CEO Terry Smart. "This (the subscription music service) will enable us to engage with customers however they choose to consume music." The Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia) (09 Aug.) | Technology Solutions | | | | - Virtual dressing rooms help sites compete with traditional retailers
Banana Flame, an online clothing retailer based in the UK, recently launched a virtual dressing room that allows shoppers to see what clothes they are considering purchasing will look like on their bodies. The augmented reality technology uses the consumers' webcams to offer real-time video. "The Webcam Social Shopper is an application that turns online clothes shopping into a fun, interactive and inherently social experience," said Jack Benoff, vice president of product and marketing at Zugara, which created the technology. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) (09 Aug.) | Spotlight on Grocery | | | | - Whole Foods extends animal welfare program to Canadian stores
Whole Foods Market, a U.S.-based chain of organic grocery stores, is expanding its animal welfare labeling program to its outlets in Canada. The program offers some clarity about how the animals were reared. "We know through consumers surveys that for over a decade there has been growing concern about how animals are raised for food," said Miyun Park, executive director of Global Animal Partnership. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (07 Aug.) | NRF News | | | |
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