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- Zellers and the Bay owner in talks to sell stores
Highlighting the growing interest among U.S. retailers in expanding to Canada, the owner of Zellers and the Bay is said to be negotiating to sell stores to American chains. Sources said the talks could result in a deal as soon as this week. However, they cautioned that the negotiations could fall through. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (12 Jan.)        | Unsure how to respond on Facebook?
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 - M&S CEO Bolland not interested in retail price war
Marc Bolland, the new chief executive officer at Marks & Spencer, said that a price war is not in the retailer's future. Bolland's comments came as M&S reported a significant sales hit from severe winter weather in December. Dalton Philips, Bolland's successor as CEO at Morrisons, warned this week that a price war was coming. The Herald (Glasgow, Scotland) (12 Jan.)  | Health care reform got you down? Learn more from UnitedHealthcare on how the federal changes to medical benefits will affect you and your employees. This comprehensive guide highlights incentives for enrollment and a timeline of important dates and deadlines. Don't let them pass you by—Learn more here! |
 - Auchan China exec says focus is on better, not more, stores
Auchan, the French retail giant, recently opened a large supermarket in Huayang, Chengdu. Auchan is growing much more slowly than its competitors in Chengdu, having opened only three stores over seven years. Su Dehua, general manager of Auchan China, said the company is focused on better stores rather than more stores. The company does, however, plan to open seven stores in the city over the next five years. ChinaRetailNews.com (12 Jan.)  | 2011 planning for social media made simpler
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 | E-commerce Spotlight |  | | | | Technology Solutions | | | | | Spotlight on Consumer Electronics | | | | - Bing Lee faces backlash over flood-donation promotion
Bing Lee said it will donate A$1 for every person who "likes" the Australian electronics retailer on Facebook. Critics lashed out at the idea. "Using a disaster as a marketing opportunity is truly pathetic," said Tim Schubert. "You should offer to pledge $10,000 regardless of how many fans you have." Bing Lee said it was trying to "motivate people to raise awareness and share the message." The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) (12 Jan.) | NRF News | | | | - Precision retailing: Revolutionizing cross-sale opportunities
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