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- Myer boss optimistic about early Christmas sales
Bernie Brooks, head of Myer, said that early sales of holiday related items have been positive, offering optimism following a decline in first-quarter sales. "What we look at firstly is toys, and they are up on last year, we then look at Christmas trimm, we then look at cosmetic gift packs and fragrance packs, hampers, and all of those are up from a couple of per cent to double-digit growth," Brooks said. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) (09 Nov.)       | Consumer Insights Your Brand Needs to Know: Latest Trends in Behavioral Advertising
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 - Amazon will sell Kindle at Virgin Megastores in France
Amazon aims to increase sales of e-reader Kindle in France by offering the gadget at Virgin Megastore locations. "In certain countries, Amazon hasn't managed to establish it because it launched only on the Internet," said Jean-Louis Raynard, head of Virgin Megastore France. "They're going to really change their policy to establish successfully in France." Reuters (08 Nov.)  | Key Steps Business Owners Should Know About Successful International Payments. This American Express® guide helps you streamline FX payments. Includes FX payment provider profile, how to simplify payments, and insightful FAQ. |
 - UK's Buck's Luxury opens first outlet in India
Buck's Luxury entered the Indian market with a store in Delhi. "Buck's invites patrons of classic pedigreed style to come and experience our offerings. Buck's bags and other products are created in limited numbers," said Aalekh Agarwal, director of Buck's Luxury India. IndiaRetailing.com (08 Nov.)  | Let Social Media Find Your Staff For You
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 - Alibaba and Softbank look into making bid for Yahoo!
Alibaba Group Holding and Softbank have reportedly become frustrated in the lack of progress in talks with Yahoo!. The situation has prompted Alibaba and Softbank to go to private-equity funds to possibly make a hostile bid for all of Yahoo!. Bloomberg (09 Nov.)  | Power your connections and turn fans into real connections when you run technology powered by Buddy Media. Now learn how to drive results with your social posting. Download Buddy Media's free guide for Successful Retail Social Posting |
 | Spotlight on Luxury Goods |  |  | | |  | - PPR to acquire Italy's Brioni Roman Style
Francois-Henri Pinault, chief executive officer at PPR, said that the company paid "significantly less" than €350 million for Brioni Roman Style. The acquisition of the Italian suitmaker is part of PPR's strategy to tap into increased demand for luxury menswear. Bloomberg Businessweek (09 Nov.)  | Face-to-face business events are proven to increase revenue, especially when held in a creative destination like Orlando. A recent economic impact study showed that for every $1 spent on business travel, companies benefited an average of $12.50 in increased revenue and $3.80 in new profits. Solve your business event needs and increase ROI in Orlando. |
 | NRF News | |  | | - Shoppers share top 5 "must-haves" for buying online this holiday season
In Shop.org's recent eHoliday survey, shoppers were asked "When choosing to make holiday purchases from a given online retailer, what is most important to you?" In today's blog post, Shop.org Head of Research Fiona Swerdlow shares the top 5 site experience items that mean the most to consumers this holiday season. And the answers are a reminder that, no matter what those in online retail may dream up next, your customers will be looking for a number of key factors. Read more. Shop.org Blog (04 Nov.)
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