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- Report: Canada a sweet spot for US retail chains
US retailers looking to grow their international presence are increasingly looking to Canada, where retail spending is on the rise and mall productivity is rising faster than in the US, according to a report from Colliers International Consulting. Canada's mall retailers rang up sales of $600 per square foot last year, compared to an average of $400 at US shopping centers. The Toronto Star (26 Apr.), Calgary Herald (Alberta) (26 Apr.)       | RadioShack has a global presence and a variety of innovative products and services. With reasonable investment levels and hundreds of potential markets, a RadioShack franchise represents an exciting opportunity for you to associate with a powerful retail brand. Click here to learn more. |
 - Non-sponsors face hefty fines for using Olympics in ads
Retailers face fines of up to 20,000 pounds just for combining "games" and "2012" in summer promotions, as the International Olympic Committee and London organizers aggressively protect the Summer Games' 53 sponsors. Many are finding generic ways to allude to the Olympics. "The usage of Olympics in terms of logos et cetera is a very restricted area, and we're not in that category, but we'll certainly be part of the strong celebrations," said Marks & Spencer CEO Marc Bolland. Bloomberg Businessweek (26 Apr.)  | You've heard about the switch businesses are making to VoIP phone systems but are they right for your business? With more features and lower costs, the answer is probably yes. But don't take our word for it. Read Ziff Davis' Phone Systems Buyer's Guide and Comparison Guides, FREE with your registration. |
 - Tesco to test online shopping in Shanghai
Shoppers in Shanghai will soon be able to order Tesco groceries online for home delivery. The UK-based retailer opened a distribution center in Zhejiang province in 2011 to support expansion in China, where it plans to open 16 stores this year; late last year, Tesco partnered with China's Taobao to launch online sales of non-food items. China Daily (Beijing) (27 Apr.) - Lower Canton Fair orders foretell export slowdown
China's largest exporter trade fair booked only a 1.1% increase in orders this month compared to the previous session, signaling a slowdown in exports to Europe and the US. Some participants said they plan to shift their focus to developing markets including Russia, India, South America and the Middle East, where demand is growing. China Daily (Beijing) (26 Apr.)  | 10 Principles for Building an Effective Human Capital Plan
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  - Report: Italian e-commerce grows at home, not abroad
Italy's online retailers are flourishing with double-digit sales growth at home, but they aren't yet making their mark in international markets, according to a report from Casaleggio Associates and Adobe Systems. "Compared to the past, there is now a much greater need (for retailers) to expand sales abroad, not only to increase revenues, but also to create economies of scale sufficient to counter the international competition," the report says. Internet Retailer (26 Apr.)  | Leveraging Cloud Security to Weather Threatening Storms
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 - Truworths' CEO reveals wish list
South African apparel retailer Truworths has about $231 million in cash on the books, and CEO Michael Mark would like to see the 552-store chain use at least some of the funds to expand, possibly through an acquisition, rather than pay a special dividend, he said this week. Bloomberg (25 Apr.) - Online fashion brand Menlook adds small shops
Paris-based online menswear retailer Menlook has opened three small brick-and-mortar shops designed largely for order pick-ups and meet-and-greets with customers and VIPs, and plans to expand the network to other major European cities by 2013. The company has also launched a biannual newspaper focused on men's fashion. "Our client likes to have a paper in the hand, shop in stores and buy online," said founder Marc Ménasé. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (25 Apr.)  | Interactive marketers are feeling the pressure from government to offer clear, transparent privacy regulations for consumers. This free whitepaper, discusses various legislation, such as the EU Cookie Directive, and outlines how marketers must comply while offering a positive and enriching consumer interaction via the new paradigms of consensual targeting. Get the free whitepaper here. |
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