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- Google to open first permanent store in Dublin
Google aims to open its first standalone brick-and-mortar store at its European headquarters in Dublin, according to documents filed with the city's planning office. Last fall, Google tested branded shops inside Currys and PC World stores in London, to sell laptops running its Chromebook operating system. Bloomberg (09 Feb.)       | 10 Principles for Building an Effective Human Capital Plan
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 - Mothercare hires LoveFilm leader as new CEO
Mothercare hasn't given up on its brick-and-mortar stores, despite the announcement this week that it has hired LoveFilm chief and Internet specialist Simon Calver as its new chief executive officer. "It is a sign that we are taking multi-channel retailing very seriously," said chairman Alan Parker. The Telegraph (London) (08 Feb.) - Tesco tests new produce packaging to cut waste
Tesco has begun testing new packaging that's designed to keep produce fresh longer and cut down on food waste. The UK supermarket chain says the technology could result in the savings of 1.6 million packages of tomatoes and 350,000 of avocados annually; last month, Marks & Spencer introduced the packaging for strawberries. The Guardian (London) (07 Feb.)  | Consumer Insights Your Brand Needs to Know: Latest Trends in Behavioral Advertising
Learn what brand managers, advertisers, as well as networks, agencies, and publishers need to know about consumer survey insights into behavioral ad serving, also known as interest-based advertising. Learn more today! |
 - Dunkin' to focus on food, not coffee, in India
Dunkin' Donuts plans to tweak its concept at new stores in India to focus on food rather than coffee, which means it's one market where the chain won't compete head-on with Starbucks, according to master franchisee Jubilant Foodworks. Jubilant aims to open up to 500 Dunkin' stores in India in the next 15 years. Business Standard (India) (09 Feb.)  | What if there was a gold mine of data that was going untapped by your data decision-making programs? Today, the role of video can extend far beyond security. Data gathered from video surveillance can now help decision makers actually grow a business rather than just protect it. Download this free white paper and learn how video analytics can translate to competitive advantage. |
 - Amazon ends free delivery in China
Amazon has ended free delivery for smaller orders in China, adding a CNY5 delivery fee for any order under CNY29. The move makes it the latest online retailer to start charging delivery fees on smaller orders -- 360buy and Newegg made similar changes late last year. ChinaRetailNews.com (09 Feb.)  | The telephony market is making a lot of smart people make poor choices. Take a minute to read the latest VoIP News and ground your opinion in hard-bitten analysis. In this complimentary guide, we chart the future of IP-convergence, mobility, IPv6, and much more. Get the VoIP News here. |
 | Spotlight on Consumer Electronics |  |  | | - Apple thrives in Spain despite downturn
Apple is moving forward with plans to open a a flagship in three floors of a renovated 19th-century building on Madrid's central Puerta del Sol square, a sign that the retailer is thriving even as Spain suffers through a second recession. "The Apple evangelists will buy these products, with or without an economic crisis," said marketing professor Victor Conde. Bloomberg (08 Feb.) - UK electronics chains pledge warranty changes
Dixons, Comet and Argos have pledged to make changes to the way they sell extended warranties, creating a price-comparison website that explains the rules more clearly and makes it easier for customers to shop around before buying the optional insurance. The Guardian (London) (07 Feb.) - Redbox takes DVD-rental kiosks to Canada
Redbox plans to introduce a few hundred of its DVD-rental kiosks in Canada in the coming months to test demand after the closure of more than 400 Blockbuster stores last year. Video rental stores are on the decline as more consumers turn to on-demand streaming services. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (08 Feb.) | NRF News | | | | - Sears Holdings SVP to keynote NRF Global Supply Chain Summit
Rajan Penkar, senior vice president and president of supply chain for Sears Holdings Corp., will headline the NRF Global Supply Chain Summit, May 6-8 in Atlanta. The Summit provides a unique environment for senior-level supply chain executives and strategic partners to network and learn about industry challenges and solutions. Penkar will speak about the supply chain implications of an integrated retail model. Learn more.
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