Once again, Wal-Mart considers how to enter Russia

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13 September 2011 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Global retail industry news   Global Industry Watch    McDonald's to spend $1 billion to remodel Canadian stores McDonald's will invest $1 billion on makeovers for its 1,400 stores in Canada by the end of next year, with more contemporary looks similar to remodeled U.S. stores. New counter and kitchen layouts aim to speed service, as do the double drive-thru windows some stores will get. BurgerBusiness.com (07 Sep.)      Other News South Africa's Woolworths to invest in Nigeria Vanguard (Nigeria) (12 Sep.)      Comprehensive Business Solutions: Optimize Operations and Cut Costs Prepare for the new economy by cutting costs, increasing efficiency, and building lasting relationships with your customers. Read this solution brief to learn how to optimize your operations for profitable growth, and gain competitive insights through better business intelligence.   Retail in Europe    Once again, Wal-Mart considers how to enter Russia Wal-Mart closed its office in Moscow late last year, but the US-based retailing giant is now considering a new strategy for entering the Russian retail market. Financial Times (tiered subscription model) (12 Sep.)      Metro CEO Cordes might resign, sources say Eckhard Cordes, CEO of Germany's Metro, might resign after losing the support of Haniel, an investment company that is a key shareholder in the retailing giant, according to sources. Haniel representatives have indicated to Cordes that he should not seek a contract extension, the sources said. Reuters (12 Sep.)      Primark reports 3% rise in like-for-like sales Primark reported a 3% jump in like-for-like sales in the year that ended Sept. 17, but acknowledged that the high price of cotton has reduced its profits. Primark decided against raising prices this year to counter the rising cost of the commodity. The Telegraph (London) (12 Sep.)      19 Experts Help You Master Facebook Marketing Experts from Intuit, PETCO, Applebees and Intel reveal their Facebook marketing tactics at Facebook Success Summit 2011. Fully online. Click here for sample class.   Retail in Asia    Nike and Adidas become status symbols in China Yifan Zhang, a 25-year-old university teacher, recently bought a pair of Nike basketball shoes that cost him almost double that of a domestic brand as it has become desirable in China to be seen in foreign brands. "Nowadays in China you do pay attention to other people's opinion of you," Zhang said. "If you choose something like Li Ning and Anta people will say well, this kid is not rich enough to afford brands like Nike and Adidas." CNBC (11 Sep.)      White Paper: The Sustainability Advantage in CPG — Accelerating Success with Eco-Design. Learn how CPG manufacturers, private label providers and retailers can gain valuable time and a competitive edge by developing and executing a cohesive sustainability strategy across the enterprise, leveraging PLM. Download it now.   Retail in Latin America    Rallye increases stake in Brazil's Grupo Pao de Acucar Rallye, the parent company of Casino Guichard Perrachon, said it acquired 3.3 million preferred shares or depository receipts in Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar, increasing its stake to 45.9%. "This acquisition reaffirms that Rallye is, as well as Casino, confident and committed towards Brazil and GPA (Grupo Pao de Acucar)," Rallye said in a statement. MarketWatch (12 Sep.)      3 Lessons for Mobile Retailers from the Entertainment Industry Learn how to use mobile to generate the highest consumer engagement and conversion rates by: • Customizing the mobile experience • Scaling for delivery across mobile devices • Connecting the online and offline worlds   E-commerce Spotlight  Groupon offers discounts on products sold online in UK Chicago-based Groupon is ramping up the competition with Amazon.com and eBay by offering discounts on goods sold via the Internet in Britain. Groupon's ability to e-mail discounts to more than 115 million subscribers is expected to give the company an edge, according to Scot Wingo, head of ChannelAdvisor Corp. Bloomberg (13 Sep.)      Survey delves into Australians' online shopping habits New research shows that Australians have taken to online shopping more than people in most other nations. Even when Australian consumers make their purchases from traditional retailers, many of them do online research before they buy. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) (13 Sep.)        Spotlight on Grocery  UK on pace to consume more beer from supermarkets than pubs For the first time, beer sales from supermarkets are poised to exceed those at pubs as millions of drinkers stay home rather than venturing out to their local watering holes. The data follow a report that indicated a 19% drop in visits to local pubs. The Telegraph (London) (12 Sep.)      Other News Australian dairy farmers raise concerns with Coles executive The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)/Australian Associated Press (13 Sep.)        NRF News  Google executive talks do's and don'ts of online marketing, search and holiday prep According to Google's Industry Director for Retail Todd Pollak, digital marketing success is simple: "Apply everything you know about direct mail marketing to online marketing." 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