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- Canada's older workers turn to retail jobs
Retail employment levels in Canada remain below the pre-recession high, but retailers have created more than 75,000 net new positions for workers 55 and older during the downturn, according to a recent analysis. Older workers hit financially are turning to retail jobs to earn additional income for retirement, and many also enjoy the flexible working arrangements retail jobs offer, said economist Francis Fong. The Vancouver Sun (British Columbia)/Postmedia News (29 Feb.)       | There are many approaches that have been explored to increase talent retention. Today, many strategies can be carried out through talent management practices supported by a robust technology platform. Download this whitepaper to learn six key strategies that organizations can implement with technology support to retain their top talent. |
 | Retail in Europe |  |  | | - Tesco makes marketing appointments
Tesco has promoted Carolyn Bradley to group brand director and named David Wood to replace her as UK marketing director, the retailer said Thursday. Wood currently serves as commercial director of the supermarket's Hungary division. Brand Republic (U.K.) (28 Feb.) | Retail in Asia | | | | - Pantaloon eyes end of Staples joint venture
Pantaloon Retail may end its joint venture with US-based office supply retailer Staples this summer, as part of a plan to raise cash and focus resources on a smaller group of food- and fashion-related businesses, the company said. Staples has the option of buying out Pantaloon's stake in the partnership's 24 stores and is expected to exercise that right by June. The Economic Times (India) (01 Mar.) - Wal-Mart signs first Indian bicycle maker
India's Hero Cycles will begin selling its bicycles at Wal-Mart stores worldwide, making it the first Indian company to supply bikes to the retailer. Wal-Mart typically sources bicycles from manufacturers in China for its 10,130 stores in 27 countries. Business Standard (India) (01 Mar.) | Retail in Latin America | | | | - Latin America is Gap's next stop for global growth
Gap has opened a namesake store and a Banana Republic in Panama City and plans to open three more stores in Panama this year, in partnership with Superior Retail. The US-based apparel chain has targeted Latin America as its next area for international expansion and plans to open stores in Colombia, Uruguay and Peru. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (29 Feb.)  | Are your ATMs at risk of "Skimming"? It's a costly crime that is sometimes hard to identify. Download this 6-page brief from 3VR to understand skimming and how to prevent it. |
 | Technology Solutions | | | | - Tokyo McDonald's to test satnav ordering
Consumers in Japan whose cars are already equipped with sophisticated satnav navigation systems will be able to start ordering McDonald's meals next month. The test will allow drivers within a certain range of a McDonald's in Tokyo to order from an on-screen menu and pick up food at the restaurant's drive-thru window. The Telegraph (London) (28 Feb.) | Spotlight on Consumer Electronics | | | | - Dixons to debut on-demand movie service
UK consumer electronics retailer Dixons plans to roll out KnowHow Movies, an on-demand movie and TV streaming service. The pay-per-view service, which launches on Thursday, will include content from Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros. and Momentum Pictures. The Guardian (London) (28 Feb.) | NRF News | | | | - Get the inside scoop of Retail Horizons survey results
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