UK retailers retool for tighter times

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03 January 2012 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Global retail industry news   Global Industry Watch  Saudi Arabia enforces 2006 lingerie-shop law The government in Saudi Arabia will begin enforcing a 2006 law that requires women-only staff in lingerie stores, despite opposition by religious hardliners and senior cleric Sheikh Abdul-Aziz Al Sheikh. About 28,000 women have applied for positions at the stores in the past several weeks. The Observer (London) (02 Jan.)      Other News Canadian apparel chain Le Chateau gets $10 million loan from founder The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (02 Jan.)      See how Cardmembers use American Express OPEN Cards to help run their business: “I put all Membership Rewards® points back into the business for goods, products, or travel and I'll be using them to get a new voice-internet-phone system installed.” - Lenie Ramos Trent, little twig With The New Business Gold Rewards Card, you can redeem Membership Rewards points for your essential business needs. LEARN MORE & APPLY   Retail in Europe    UK retailers retool for tighter times Europe's retailers say they're taking a host of measures to cut costs as they prepare for a year of uncertain growth, including tightening budgets and supply chains, renegotiating lease terms and managing inventory levels more carefully. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (30 Dec.)      Ozwald Boateng plans to open up to 100 new stores Menswear designer Ozwald Boateng expects to invest up to £150m to open between 50 and 100 new retail stores by 2016, hoping to emulate the international efforts of Tom Ford and Louis Vuitton. Boateng, who runs his retail business from a shop in London's Savile Row, plans to open most of the new shops under franchise or partnership agreements. The Telegraph (London) (31 Dec.)      La Senza to close 80 stores UK lingerie chain La Senza plans to close at least 80 stores and lay off thousands of employees, a reflection of slowing sales and higher high-street rents, which have other chains contemplating similar actions, this story says. Chains Blacks and Past Times are expected to make similar moves in the coming weeks, says one retail consultant who predicts that high-street chains could shed up to 40,000 jobs in the next 18 months. The Observer (London) (31 Dec.)      Other News Spain's retailers boast big post-holiday sales amid downturn ABS-CBN Interactive/Agence France-Presse (03 Jan.)      Belgium's restaurant owners fight IKEA's cheap eats The Business Insider (02 Jan.)      To make a retail operation truly customer-focused, retailers need to connect customer’s interactions, drive better decisions using science and insight, and optimize operations for efficiency. Retailers who focus on discerning customer sentiment and creating a customer experience will win customers’ long-term loyalty. Learn more.   Retail in Asia    Brands see solid growth potential in China Global brands including grocery chain Tesco and luxury sunglass maker Luxottica Group are finding new ways to tailor stores and products to Chinese consumers, as part of a push to capitalize on the world's fastest-growing economy. China's retail sales grew 17% in the first 11 months of 2011, more than four times the growth in all of 2001. China Daily (Beijing) (31 Dec.)      Korea's merchants ready for the Year of the Black Dragon Retailers in Korea plan to make the most of marketing opportunities in the Year of the Black Dragon, a sign of the Chinese zodiac and a marketing event that only comes every 60 years. Black dragons adorn everything from baby blankets and artwork at department stores to "Flying Dragon" ice cream cakes at Baskin-Robbins. 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In this Quest tech brief, discover best practices for protecting your AD environment, and how to understand — and resolve — performance problems in record time.   Technology Solutions    Preparing for a mobile wallet future Mobile phone makers began releasing their first models equipped with the near field communication technology that consumers need to use their smartphones as mobile wallets, but wide adoption of the payment option will also require retailers to invest in point-of-sale systems that work with the technology. Proponents say enabling mobile wallets can speed the payment process and boost sales. Marketnews Magazine (Toronto) (02 Jan.)      Principles of Checkweighing - Building an Effective Program This essential guide is an invaluable resource of checkweighing information and a definitive reference providing an insight into all aspects of checkweighing from basic principles to implementation of a comprehensive program. Request your free copy now!   Spotlight on Grocery  Food, drink exports a bright spot for Ireland's economy Food and drink exports from Ireland likely hit an all-time high in 2011, rising 12% over the previous year, according to an industry trade group. "Exports were very strong, due to a combination of the strong price environment globally for food commodities as well as volume growth," said Paul Kelly, director of Food and Drink Industry Ireland. The Irish Times (Dublin) (03 Jan.)      Tesco reinforces commitment to support gay pride parades Supermarket chain Tesco said it's fully committed to sponsoring this year's gay pride parade in London, and won't back down despite opposition from conservative Christian groups. "Tesco supports a wide range of good causes and charities and is committed to tolerance and diversity," said a spokesman. 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January 3, 2012 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF News for SmartBrief prospective partners Sign up Partner with us Publications About SmartBrief   What's Happening  Start 2012 on an organized note Start the new year off right by getting rid of the junk in your office, Rhonda Abrams writes. "Here's the basic rule: When in doubt, toss it out. Most of the stuff on and in your desk is clutter," she writes. But you should keep some documents such as financial records and those with personnel information. USA TODAY (12/29)   Tell SmartBrief your leadership tips in 2012 Everyone knows that SmartBrief aggregates the best content from around the Web, but did you know we also feature original blog posts, videos and interviews with thought leaders on our own blog network? Check out the SmartBlogs Network for insights from some of the brightest minds in social media marketing, restaurants, finance and executive leadership. Interested in contributing to one of the SmartBlogs? Check out our submissions guidelines or e-mail Doris Nhan for details. Why "lonely" executives need a support group    Source: Big Think For managers without a supervisor above them, getting feedback can be a challenge. Harvard Business School professor Robert Kaplan says in this Big Think video that the cliche "it's lonely at the top" is true. Senior executives need a support group of trusted friends and colleagues to bounce ideas off of to ensure they're making the best decisions for themselves and their companies, he says. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership (12/27)   Leadership Focus  Summers: We'll be considered ethically unevolved someday Future Americans will look back on today's times with shame and disgust, says economist and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers. New philosophies and ethical standards will take the place of our foibles and failings, he argues. "It would be very surprising if there are not important aspects of how we live today that will shock the consciences of those who look back on us, just as our consciences are shocked by those who came before," he says. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership (12/20) Are your employee perks causing more problems than they solve? Offering reserved parking spaces and other old-fashioned perks can backfire by creating resentment among employees, Jeff Haden writes. So unless you take steps to mitigate the damage, get rid of harmful perks such as special dining areas and refreshments for management meetings. Inc.com (12/29) It's time to swear off swear words Cursing in the workplace can be an asset on occasion, writes Anne Kreamer. Sometimes it can create the image of an alpha personality taking charge, but that usually only works for men. Women who swear tend to be seen as tasteless and morally suspect, Kreamer writes, citing a study. She advises managers and workers to find better words to express strong emotions. Harvard Business Review online/HBR Blog Network (free registration) (12/27) Other News How to save your company from itself CNNMoney.com/Fortune (12/29) 10 executives give their predictions for 2012 FastCompany.com (12/26) The top 10 employee perks that will help you hire in 2012 NetworkSolutions.com (12/29)   About SmartBrief  What we do SmartBrief publishes industry-specific e-mail newsletters in partnership with prominent associations, professional societies, corporations and nonprofits. More than 4.5 million executives and professionals rely on SmartBrief every day to stay informed and save them time. Visit here to view our partners, see samples and subscribe. For updates, follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Want to explore partnering? 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Also, be sure to expand your reach beyond Facebook to networks such as Google+, she recommends. PC World Business Center/BizFeed blog (12/28) What Malcolm Gladwell got wrong about social networks After a year of social unrest, Bill Wasik writes, it's worth revisiting Malcolm Gladwell's claim that social media offers little of practical value to would-be revolutionaries. The Arab Spring uprisings and Occupy protests have shown that while social networks may not in themselves be enough to foment revolution, they are powerful tools in the hands of an already-motivated population. "Activists may need 'strong ties' to risk their lives in the streets, but it's clear those ties can stretch across continents, and can consist entirely of bits," Wasik writes. 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MPMET- Madhya Pradesh Management Entrance Test is conducted by Vyavsavik Pareeksha Mandal (VYAPAM) Professional Examination Board (PEB) M.P. Bhopal for admissions to Two years MBA Programs in top MBA Colleges in Madhya Pradesh.

MPMET 2012 Eligibility:- Candidate should be a graduate or post graduate with at least 50% marks (40% in case of SC, ST, and OBC category of Madhya Pradesh) in aggregate of any UGC/AICTE approved Indian university.

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1. Reading and comprehension : 30 questions

2. Verbal and writing ability. Synonyms, antonyms sentence completion, verbal analogies, vocabulary, writing ability : 60 questions

3. Numerical ability : 50 questions

4. Business data interpretation : 20 questions

5. Data sufficiency : 20 questions

6. Business Judgement : 20 questions

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