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 - UK economy hits double-dip recession
The economy in Britain contracted in the first quarter of the year, signaling a double-dip recession, and the country isn't likely to see significant growth until 2014, economists said. Despite the downturn, retailers added about 3,000 new jobs in the three-month period, largely at supermarket chains that added new stores. The Guardian (London) (25 Apr.)       | Top 5 HR Compliance Concerns for Small Business
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 - South Korea's Homeplus reverses brief US beef ban
Homeplus stores in South Korea have resumed selling beef from the US after a 9-hour ban instituted after US officials reported a confirmed case of mad cow disease. The government hasn't banned US beef imports, but Homeplus rival Lotte Mart said it will take more time to assess the situation before returning the imported meat to its shelves. The Telegraph (London) (26 Apr.)  | RadioShack has a global presence and a variety of innovative products and services. With reasonable investment levels and hundreds of potential markets, a RadioShack franchise represents an exciting opportunity for you to associate with a powerful retail brand. Click here to learn more. |
 - The rise of India's online retail industry
India's online retail industry has boomed in the years since the 1999 launch of Fabmart.com, the country's first e-commerce player, which struggled with dial-up connections and a text-only interface. Investors put more than $450 million into Indian e-commerce companies last year, and the largest player, Flipkart, books average sales of $500,000 per day. The Economist (25 Apr.) - UK consumers do 25% of spending online, survey finds
Smartphones and tablets are fueling online shopping from mobile devices in the UK, where consumers now do one-quarter of their spending online, according to WorldPay. More than half of Britons made purchases from mobile devices while watching TV, and 3% said they had shopped while in the bathroom. The Telegraph (London) (25 Apr.)  | Interactive marketers are feeling the pressure from government to offer clear, transparent privacy regulations for consumers. This free whitepaper, discusses various legislation, such as the EU Cookie Directive, and outlines how marketers must comply while offering a positive and enriching consumer interaction via the new paradigms of consensual targeting. Get the free whitepaper here. |
 | Spotlight on Consumer Electronics |  |  | | |  | - iPhone drives faster global growth for Apple
Apple has seen rapid sales growth in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by strong iPhone sales in China, and the area accounted for 26% of the company's first-quarter sales. "The iPhone is driving international expansion at a different pace than other products," said research analyst Mike Walkley. The Wall Street Journal (25 Apr.) - Netflix boosts business in Canada as DVD stores fade
Netflix is poised to turn its first profit in Canada since launching its subscription DVD rental and on-demand services there two years ago, the company said. Alternatives to brick-and-mortar video stores were slow to take off in Canada, but the demise of Blockbuster Canada is providing opportunities for Netflix, Zip.ca and others to grab market share, analysts say. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (23 Apr.) - Kesa Electricals might exit Italy
Kesa Electricals, which sold its Comet chain last year, might need to downsize further by selling or closing its 24 consumer electronics stores in Italy, where losses over the next three years could total as much as €45m, said UBS analysts. "Sadly Kesa has been in the eye of the European storm." The Telegraph (London) (25 Apr.)  | Hot off the Presses! Q2 2012 ERP Comparison Guide
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 | NRF News | |  | | - How Ralph Lauren, Kohl's, The Home Depot and Boscov's create a greener supply chain
American Shipper's latest benchmarking initiative on environmental sustainability in the supply chain uncovered the leaders and practices that make going green a slam dunk. Jim Blaeser, American Shipper's publisher, will be joined by executives from these leading retailers at NRF's Global Supply Chain Summit, May 6 to 8 in Atlanta, to discuss emerging trends and best practices for a more sustainable supply chain. Learn more.
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