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- Retailers emulate Lululemon's strategy
Gap, Nordstrom and other retailers are following the path of Lululemon Athletica in an effort to attract shoppers willing to purchase pricey yoga wear. The retailers have started offering upscale yoga pants and other products. "This trend is 100% driven by Lululemon," said Andrew Burns, an analyst at D.A. Davidson. Bloomberg (08 Sep.)       | ERP & BI: When 1 + 1 = 3
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 - UK supermarket chain Morrisons hires former Apple online executive Morrisons, the fourth-largest supermarket chain in the UK, has hired Apple's former Internet store director Simon Thompson to help launch online grocery sales next year. The chain plans to send Thompson and his team to New York to study online grocery sales at its subsidiary, FreshDirect. The Guardian (London) (08 Sep.)
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 - Fast Retailing plans to open many Uniqlo shops in Asia
Fast Retailing, the Japanese retail giant, is planning to launch about 100 Uniqlo stores in Asian countries other than its home nation over the next 12 months, according to an executive. The company previously announced its plan to ramp up its store count in China to about 1,000. Nikkei.com (Japan) (09 Sep.) - Wal-Mart eyes possible Japan acquisitions
Wal-Mart may look to acquisitions to boost business in Japan, where it operates 413 stores, international division President and CEO Doug McMillon said at a retail conference Wednesday. Sales in the small but important market have been on the upswing in the months since the March earthquake and tsunami. Reuters (07 Sep.)  | Let Social Media Find Your Staff For You
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 - Walmex expects to add more space than previously anticipated
Xavier Ezeta, vice president in charge of logistics and real estate at Wal-Mart de Mexico, said the company plans to increase its floor space in its home market as well as Central America by 12.8%, up from a previous estimate of 11.9%. "There are significant growth opportunities in the market, and we are positioned to take advantage of them," Ezeta said. Nasdaq.com/Dow Jones Newswires (08 Sep.)  | Top 5 HR Compliance Concerns for Small Business
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 | E-commerce Spotlight |  |  | | - Retailers face challenges raised by online window shopping
Savvy Internet shoppers are using their skills to research and compare products before making a purchase. The rise in online window shopping has led to a decline in conversion rates, which are down 55% in Britain over the past five years. However, the total size of the market continues to increase as more shoppers head online. Silicon.com (U.K.) (08 Sep.) | Spotlight on Fashion | | | | - Retailers around world participate in Fashion's Night Out
From department stores to designers, the fashion industry aimed to persuade consumers worldwide to help jump-start the sector. Shops in Australia, Europe, Asia and the US stayed open late and offered entertainment and refreshments during Fashion's Night Out. Reuters (08 Sep.) | NRF News | | | |
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