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 - John Lewis: Merchants don't need as many stores in a digital age
The growth of online shopping means retailers need fewer brick-and-mortar stores to maintain a national presence and hang onto market share, John Lewis Partnership Managing Director Andy Street said this week. "We believe that national coverage for an online retailer in 2020 is no more than about 60 or 70 shops. The days for needing 200 to cover the U.K. are clearly history." Bloomberg Businessweek (26 Jun.)      - Poland's retailers see stronger sales growth in May
Retail sales in Poland grew 7.7% in May from the same month last year, following a 5.5% increase in April that was the smallest in nearly two years, according to the Central Statistical Office. "The rebound in May sales was a return to normal levels after the April figure got depressed by an early Easter," said Maciej Reluga, chief economist at Bank Zachodni. Bloomberg Businessweek (26 Jun.)  | Deliver a Personal Shopping Experience Across Multiple Channels
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 - Brazilian mall developer sees strong demand
Sao Paulo-based mall developer Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers says retail sales growth may be slowing a bit but demand remains strong enough to continue with plans to build or expand eight malls throughout Brazil in the next three years. Some 36 new shopping centers are slated to open in Brazil this year, up from 22 last year, according to The Brazilian Association of Shopping Centers. Bloomberg (26 Jun.)  | Hot off the Presses! Q2 2012 ERP Comparison Guide
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 - Mobile drives more sales for Ocado
Online grocer Ocado saw 24% of its sales from mobile checkouts in the first half of the year. The company recently launched a new version of its site called "Ocado on the Go," which is available on iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7 and BlackBerry. Computerworld UK (26 Jun.)  | Discover Orlando's Dining & Entertainment Districts
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 | Spotlight on Luxury Goods |  |  | | |  | - Demand for something new keeps luxury market strong
The world boasts about 11 million millionaires, and their collective wealth declined less than 2% during the downturn, according to the annual World Wealth Report. The globe's wealthiest consumers are keeping the luxury industry strong, especially when it comes to one-of-a-kind experiences from flying a fighter jet to trekking through glaciers. The Guardian (London) (23 Jun.) - London's luxury merchants court Chinese visitors
London's four-star Grosvenor hotel will launch a Chinese breakfast menu next month and Harrods has created a mobile application in Mandarin, more moves aimed at wooing wealthy Chinese visitors. Retailers across the city that have been increasingly catering to Chinese tourists are stepping up their games as the Olympics approach. China Daily (Beijing) (27 Jun.)  | 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. |
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