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 - Morrisons cites strong sales last spring for Q1 drop
UK grocery chain Morrisons reported a 1% drop in same-store sales for the first quarter and blamed much of the decline on the comparison to unusually strong sales during the same period last year. Some analysts worry that Morrisons, which doesn't sell online and operates only a handful of smaller convenience stores, may be losing market share to larger rivals Tesco and Asda. The Guardian (London) (03 May.)      - French court overturns part of eBay ruling
The French high court partially overturned a lower court's 2008 verdict against eBay in a case brought by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which accused the online marketplace of selling counterfeit goods. The high court ruled that the appeals court had jurisdiction to impose fines and block sales of certain items on eBay's sites in France and the UK, but not the US. The Wall Street Journal (03 May.)  | What Data Thieves Don’t Want You to Know:
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 - High rents drive more Hong Kong designers online
New designer brands and young labels are eschewing the ultra-high retail space rents in Hong Kong and opting to sell their looks online. Some launch their own online shops and others carve out space on multi-brand platforms including ShopdesCreateurs.com, BuyMeDesign.com, and Zeuz.com.hk and Taobao.com. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (03 May.)  | 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. |
 - Service lets Canadian consumer save on shipping fees
Online retailer Sierra Trading Post started promoting Kinek, a service that lets online shoppers have their packages delivered to a designated spot in the US for pickup, after noticing that many orders from Canadian customers were going to the same address. Using Kinek's service, Canadian shoppers enjoy lower US shipping rates and fees by picking up the packages in person, says Sierra marketing manager Minden Fox. Internet Retailer (03 May.)  | Comprehensive Leadership Programs
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 - Dubai Mall boasts a growing children's fashion lineup
About 20 children's clothing shops line a busy corridor at Dubai Mall, and designer brands including Lovely Lace Baby, Dior Kids and Gucci Kids are poised to open as parents in the market increasingly adorn their offspring in high-end fashions. "Parents want to see their children dressed well, and even the children are becoming very brand-conscious," says Manmeet Padam, brand manager for children's brand Angels. The National (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) (01 May.) - Lululemon to take its yoga togs global
Canada-based Lululemon operates the majority of its 174 stores in North America, but the yoga apparel chain has its eye on adding international markets. The company, which has booked nine consecutive quarters of strong sales and earnings growth, has opened London and Hong Kong showrooms that could become permanent stores, and it's eyeing opportunities in Europe, Asia and Australia, analysts say. Investor's Business Daily (01 May.)  | There are a number of reasons why shrewd staffing agencies run background checks on potential employees before inviting them in to their business. Failure to properly screen employees can have serious business and financial consequences. This free whitepaper outlines the risks that can arise from bad hires and how careful background screening can help mitigate those risks. |
 | NRF News |  |  | | - Bare Necessities CMO talks "transmedia" and the new rules of mobile and social
With the emergence of new social media platforms and mobile gadgets, retail marketers have an ever-expanding arsenal of ways to creatively reach customers. To get a CMO's perspective on where the social and mobile wave is taking the industry, Bare Necessities CMO Jay Dunn explains how brand consistency across all channels and a "transmedia" marketing model must go hand-in-hand for retailers to effectively reach the super-connected shopper. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (02 May.)
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