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- Industry groups urge Australian retailers to drop tax campaign
The Fair Imports Alliance, a retail-industry trade group in Australia, said a campaign by some retailers to impose the sales tax on online purchases from foreign websites has been "an unmitigated disaster." "It's a public relations nightmare -- we warned them, we asked them not to go ahead with the campaign, which actually doesn't address the issue properly and is narrowly focused," said Brad Kitschke, a spokesman for the alliance. The Australian (18 Jan.)        | Each year U.S businesses spend trillions of dollars on goods and services. Focus Research empowers buyers to spend their budget wisely by offering easily accessible and trustworthy information on vendors that support small and mid-size business operations. Download this free whitepaper that compares leading CRM vendors to ensure you choose what's best for your organization. |
 - Carphone Warehouse says Android is No. 1
Carphone Warehouse said sales of Apple's iPhone were overtaken last year by sales of mobile phones operating on the Android platform. The retailers released quarterly figures that show demand for smartphones jumped during the holidays. About three-quarters of the phones sold by the company were smartphones, up from 50% orto 60% in previous quarters, said CEO Roger Taylor. The Guardian (London) (18 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! |
 | Retail in Asia |  | | |  - Hut Group calls 2010 a "transformational" year
The Hut Group launched six websites, developed international sites for Zavvi and made three acquisitions last year. The online retailer said sales rose 70%. "2010 has been a transformational one for the group," said Matthew Moulding, Hut Group CEO. "We have been fortunate in significantly strengthening both the management team and the shareholder base during 2010, providing the platform to deliver substantial growth in a demanding consumer environment." InternetRetailing.net (18 Jan.) - ASOS reports 59% sales growth in Q3
ASOS, the UK online fashion retailer that targets 16- to 34-year-old women, said its annual profit forecast will be in line with expectations. The retailer reported a 59% increase in quarterly sales. ASOS said international sales soared after it introduced its website in the US, Germany and France. Reuters (19 Jan.)  | Retailers need to have a firm understanding of modern day consumer attitudes and behaviors and adjust strategies around this to maximize sales potential. Find out more on, 'The Evolution of Promotional and Pricing Incentives in Consumer Packaged Goods' here: |
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