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- Buffalo Wild Wings, Jamba Juice make global growth moves
 Restaurant chains are in growth mode again after holding off during the downturn and its aftermath, and more are focused on growing outside the US. Canada was a natural choice for Buffalo Wild Wings' first international foray, since it's close to the US and consumers there are already familiar with the brand, while Jamba Juice is going farther with major growth plans for 12 countries in Asia, South America and the Middle East. FastCasual.com (06 May.)       - Vendors unhappy with JB Hi Fi request to pay for space
JB Hi Fi has started charging vendors for display space on its retail floors, a move that Harvey Norman is expected to follow. Vendors, however, are not pleased with the change. "Food vendors have been paying for floor space in Woolworths and Coles for a long time. We should be no different, we are selling consumer electronics and IT and it is important that we work more closely with vendors to demonstrate their innovations," said Scott Browning, marketing director at JB Hi Fi. SmartHouse (Australia) (10 May.)  | Utilize the Zurich Enterprise Risk Management Healthcheck assessment tool to get a better understanding of your current ERM strategy with recommendations for improvement. Sign up for FREE access today! |
 - Royal wedding, Easter help give UK retail sales a boost
Retail sales in Britain jumped 5.2% in April compared with the same month the previous year and on a like-for-like basis, the British Retail Consortium reported. "Easter and the Royal Wedding bank holiday provided a badly needed boost to many retailers," said BRC Director General Stephen Robertson. However, "the underlying pressures on the retail sector of climbing costs and depressed consumer spending will be problems for many months to come." The Guardian (London) (10 May.), Bloomberg (09 May.) - Euro General Retail plans to open 12 stores in Ireland
Euro General Retail plans to open about six new stores in Dublin and another six across Ireland. Charlie O'Loughlin, owner of the discount retailer, said that lower rents are partially behind the company's expansion. "We stopped expanding in 2007 because the rents were so crazy. There are now more favourable rents available," he said. "We see potential to open even more stores. We are much more competitive than we were seven or eight years ago." Independent.ie (Ireland) (10 May.), The Irish Times (Dublin) (10 May.)  | New Strategies for Inside Sales Success. A specialized process helps your team win new business, close more sales in less time, and build lasting customer relationships. Find out how to overcome inside sales challenges and meet your business goals. Download the free research report now. |
 - Carrefour and Wal-Mart find ways to build brands in India
Wal-Mart and Carrefour are striving to make further inroads into India, but the global retailers have run into numerous obstacles. Now, both are finding new ways to build their brand and improve business in India. Carrefour, for example, has partnered with the Municipal Corporation of Dehli. "This programme has helped bring positive change to the communities globally and we at Carrefour are delighted to begin this programme in India as well," according to a Carrefour executive in India. The Economic Times (India)/Press Trust of India (09 May.)  | As eCommerce has grown to represent a significant percentage of retail sales and profits, merchants should consider payment strategies that can enhance their online services, open new markets and protect the bottom line. Download this free white paper to learn more. |
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