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- Pandora names footwear executive as new CEO
Danish jeweler Pandora has named shoe industry executive Björn Gulden as its new chief executive officer, effective March 1. Gulden, a former Adidas executive, currently serves as managing director of German footwear conglomerate Deichmann Group, and heads its Rack Room and Off Broadway chains in the US. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (20 Dec.)      - Report: UK retailers see higher December sales
Struggling UK retailers have seen an unexpected rise in sales in December, the biggest increase since May, according to a survey released Tuesday by the Confederation of British Industry. The increase was likely driven by deep discounting early in the month and a significant jump in online shopping. Reuters (20 Dec.)  | Consumer Insights Your Brand Needs to Know: Latest Trends in Behavioral Advertising
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 - Toy makers in one China city see Western orders drop
Smaller orders from merchants in the US and Europe have led to a 20% to 30% decline in international orders at toy factories in Shenzhen, China, says an industry trade group. The city's factories account for about one-fifth of China's toy exports, which totaled $2.1 billion last year. China Daily (Beijing) (21 Dec.) - Li-Ning sees online as new route to American retail success
China's most popular sports brand, Li-Ning, hopes to make a success of its second attempt to enter the US market with an e-commerce strategy. The company, founded by ex-Olympic gymnast Li Ning, is trying to make inroads with American consumers by offering free holiday shipping and building out its Facebook page. Li-Ning first entered the US market four years ago, opening a design facility on Nike's home turf of Portland, Ore., but the effort stalled when it couldn't get its products to US stores. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (19 Dec.), The Wall Street Journal (20 Dec.)  | Your job as an Exchange administrator isn't easy. You have to respond to lost messages, handle email discovery requirements, and keep everything up and running. Is there an easy way to manage your Exchange environment — and do it under budget? Learn about the challenges faced by three real organizations, and how using the right solution brought them peace of mind. |
 - Brazilians give a boost to US retailers
Brazilians have unseated wealthy consumers from the UK and other markets to become the biggest spenders in US tourist areas including New York City and Florida, taking advantage of their trips to buy everything from iPads to stylish fashions that cost twice as much at home. High taxes, inflation and an overvalued currency drive up the price of goods in Brazil, and some tourists save enough on their US shopping sprees to cover the cost of their airfare and hotels. The Wall Street Journal (21 Dec.)  | Logistics is a powerful tool that can save your business time and money, while stimulating growth and leveling the global playing field. And nobody can put logistics to work for your business like UPS—the company and the people who understand the power of logistics better than anyone. Start tapping into logistics by downloading this free guide. |
  | Spotlight on Luxury Goods |  |  | | |  | - London's high-end merchants expect flat holiday sales
Luxury shops in London -- including Gucci, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari -- don't expect this holiday season's sales to rise much above last year's, as many wealthy bankers and brokers curb their spending amid concerns about a possible recession next year. "Traditionally my wife used to pick out a piece of jewelry and I'd buy it for her," said broker Chris Marino, who agreed with his wife not to exchange gifts this year. Bloomberg Businessweek (19 Dec.) - Slower luxury sales in China pinch Prada
Prada's stock price has seen double-digit declines this year amid concerns that luxury shoppers in China, which account for about 42% of Prada's sales, will slow their spending next year. China's luxury sales are expected to rise 12%, but they'll slow to an 8.5% increase next year, the smallest rise in 11 years, according to Euromonitor International. Bloomberg (16 Dec.)  | Avoid theft and fraud with Modern Video Security.
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