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- Court ruling may stop iPhone, iPad sales in Germany
A regional court in Germany granted Motorola's request for a preliminary injunction that could bar Apple from selling cellular devices that infringe on Motorola patents, including the popular iPhone and iPad. Motorola must pay a bond of about 100 million euros to enforce the injunction; Apple plans to appeal the ruling. Calgary Herald (Alberta) (10 Dec.)      - Woolworths aims to triple sales in Africa
Johannesburg-based Woolworths is ramping up expansion plans across the African continent as rivals including Zara and Wal-Mart increase their presence in the market. The chain plans to double its African stores outside South Africa to 120 and triple its sales by 2014. Reuters (09 Dec.)  | Consumer Insights Your Brand Needs to Know: Latest Trends in Behavioral Advertising
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 - Retail troubleshooter proposes fix for high streets' plight
A report from retail "troubleshooter" Mary Portas holds about 30 suggestions to turn around the fortunes of the UK's struggling high streets, including a return to entrepreneurial market stalls that give merchants a low-cost way to try out new concepts. Portas also recommends a national market day and a focus on events and street parties. The Guardian (London) (11 Dec.) - Debenhams to add designer home goods in time for the Olympics
Debenhams plans to launch a designer line of home goods that mirrors its Edition concept of debuting capsule collections of fashions from a range of designers. The home goods collection will launch in the spring with lines from Carol Lake, Yukari Sweeney and Ashley Thomas; products will have a UK theme in honor of next summer's Olympic Games in London. Brand Republic (U.K.) (09 Dec.) - Peacocks to restructure debt, may close stores
UK fashion retailer Peacocks plans to restructure 240 million pounds in debt and may be looking at closing as many as 200 stores, according to one report. The chain, which operates 611 namesake and 394 Bonmarche stores in the UK and 117 overseas shops, says it has not yet made a decision on store closures. Reuters (09 Dec.)  | Key Steps Business Owners Should Know About Successful International Payments. This American Express® guide helps you streamline FX payments. Includes FX payment provider profile, how to simplify payments, and insightful FAQ. |
 - Louboutin to open first store in India next year
Luxury shoe brand Christian Louboutin will open its first boutique in India early next year, at the upscale DLF Emporio mall in New Delhi. "India's culture and traditions have always been very important in Christian's life, so it is natural to open a store in the country," said COO Alexis Mourot. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (09 Dec.) - Reliance Industries to launch quickservice restaurants
Indian oil and gas giant Reliance Industries, which already operates the Reliance Mart grocery chain, plans to launch a quickservice restaurant concept in India next year. The company is considering a variety of cuisines for the chain, which aims to compete with global players including McDonald's and Domino's in a business segment that's seeing 25% annual growth. The Economic Times (India) (12 Dec.)  | Improve Holiday Sales Results with Tools from Akamai!
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 - Local retailers hope dashed on Australia's tax decision
A final report from Australia's Productivity Commission fails to recommend dropping the current tax exemption on the first $1,000 worth of goods purchased from overseas websites, because processing costs would exceed the amount collected. A retail trade group called the decision a delay tactic that's likely to cost local retail jobs. The Age (Melbourne, Australia) (10 Dec.)  | Avoid theft and fraud with Modern Video Security.
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 | Spotlight on Mass Merchandise |  |  | | |  | - Arvind shifts from manufacturing to retail
Arvind, an 80-year-old textile manufacturer, plans to boost its apparel and fabric retail sales to about 40% of total revenue next year. The Indian company's shift comes as the retail sector grows faster than manufacturing, and other manufacturers including Bombay Dyeing are following suit. Business Standard (India) (12 Dec.) - China marks a decade as WTO partner
China has become the world's largest exporter and second-largest importer in the decade since it joined the World Trade Organization on Dec. 11, 2011, a move that has brought investment from 347,000 global firms, from restaurant company Yum! Brands to Nokia. Last year, China exported 31% of the world's textiles and 37% of finished garments. China Daily (Beijing) (12 Dec.), Bloomberg Businessweek (12 Dec.)  | NRF News | |  | | - Retail and consumer products: How to prosper in a new era of growth
Shoppers today are responding differently than in past economic cycles, placing more emphasis on value. These shoppers, aided by the Internet, are smarter and more demanding. In a recent addition to NRF's Retail Reference Center, Jeff Edelman of RSM McCladrey shares how to win over the hearts and minds of your key shoppers by understanding what they want, when they want it and at what price they are willing to pay. Read more.
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