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- QVC to enter China via joint venture
US TV and online retailer QVC will gain a foothold in China with the acquisition of a 49% stake in China National Radio's home shopping channel. QVC already operates internationally and generates about one-third of its sales in Europe and Japan. The Wall Street Journal (20 Mar.)       | Over 1,700 CMOs shared their insights on the fundamental shifts transforming business and the world. Find out how they are striking a better balance between investing in solutions that drive efficiency and those that improve decision making, foster collaboration,and enhance customer relationships. |
 - Germany's Metro shifts focus as growth slows
Metro expects flat earnings in 2012 as Germany's economy slows, and said it will focus efforts on its Cash & Carry wholesale unit and Media-Saturn electronics outlets. Germany's largest retailer also said it will focus less investment on its Real and Kaufhauf chains, and may consider selling both brands. Bloomberg (20 Mar.)  | Data powers all your online channels and as a marketer you are involved with how this information is being used to reach customers. Federal regulations require protection of that consumer data to avoid potential risks and lawsuits. Watch these videos to learn how to create a comprehensive data privacy strategy. |
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 - Longchamp's POS collects data from each global market
Access to as much data as possible is quickly becoming a must for retailers, including Paris-based Longchamp. During the past few years, the company has been implementing a point-of-sale system that now ties together many of its 230 locations worldwide, making it easy to access aggregated sales data and customer information that helps the company better tailor its merchandise mix to each local market. STORES magazine (01 Mar.)  | How can you help your company get well sooner?
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  | Spotlight on Luxury Goods |  |  | | |  | - Luxury label Paul Smith to open 1st Australia store
Upscale fashion retailer Paul Smith plans to open its first standalone store in Australia in April, a 250-square-meter space in Melbourne's high-end Collins Street shopping district. The UK-based brand operates international stores in several other markets including Paris, Milan and New York. The Retail Bulletin (19 Mar.) - The state of the luxury jewelry market
Luxury brands have been on an upward trajectory, but slowing sales in the West and a projected decline in demand in China this year could prove challenging. Cartier says its geographical diversity and ability to shift production levels quickly in the face of changing demand have positioned it well to ride out market changes. The Wall Street Journal (18 Mar.)  | Learn how Oka b. stays a step ahead with eCommerce solutions from Amazon
In this case study you’ll learn about eCommerce solutions from Amazon that have driven business results for Oka b. — a U.S. manufacturer of casual footwear — and helped them achieve greater business success. Download the case study. |
 | NRF News | |  | | - KPMG webinar to give exclusive insight on industry trends
Retail Horizons, NRF's most illustrious industry benchmarking report, collects data on retailers' intentions in nine areas of operations including customer insight, e-commerce, supply chain and marketing. In an NRF Foundation webinar on Friday, KPMG Global Head of Retail Mark Larson will discuss the results of the 10th annual Retail Horizons survey and give takeaways that will help retailers position themselves for success. Learn more and register.
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