Thursday, July 19, 2012

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UK retail sales let down by weather and lack of jubilee bounce
The Guardian
Retailers were forced to slash prices to tempt in rain-drenched shoppers. Clothing sales rose by 2.5%, but the estimated price of goods sold within these stores fell by 3.5% as shops started summer sales early. That backs up figures out earlier this ...
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The Guardian
The perils of retail therapy in India
Livemint
There is no dearth of advisors for a government considered to be in the grip of a policy paralysis and whose prime minister is dubbed an "underachiever". In this season of India-bashing, US President Barack Obama spared some time from his election ...
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FDI in retail may be a reality by Aug 15: Sources
IBNLive.com
New Delhi: FDI in retail may be a reality by August 15 as the government is working towards building a consensus on the issue. An indication to this effect came on a day when Tata group Chairman Ratan Tata called for an urgent need to push reforms and ...
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IBNLive.com
FDI in retail: Government seen relaxing sourcing rules to keep IKEA from ...
Economic Times
Signs point to backtracking on the part of the government, with a top official closely involved in framing retail policy saying that key clauses may be relaxed although the government was still discussing the pros and cons as well as the extent of any ...
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FTSE flat amid retail sector data
The Press Association
The retail sector was firmly in the spotlight on the London market after a raft of weather-hit updates from leading high street chains. Halfords, JJB Sports, Kingfisher and Mothercare laid bare a tough summer for Britain's retailers, while official ...
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FDI in retail may be a reality by August 15: Govt sources
Moneycontrol.com
Moneycontrol » News » Business » Economy. Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 17:22. FDI in retail may be a reality by August 15: Govt sources. CNBC-TV18 learns the contentious foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail may be a reality by August 15, reports Shereen ...
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Many CMs yet to respond to retail FDI: Sharma
Moneycontrol.com
The Centre on Thursday made it clear that there would be no forward movement on implementation of FDI in multi-brand retail in the near future, saying several Chief Ministers were yet to respond and there was an effort to build a consensus. Source: PTI ...
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UK Retail Sales Climb, Libor Scandal Scrutiny Widens
123Jump.com
The UK retail sales, including automotive fuel rose just 0.1% from a month ago in June compared to the 1.5% rise in May, the Office for National Statistics said. Food sales fell 0.7%, but non-food sales advanced 1.2% in June and excluding automotive ...
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Govt funds online retail spending data
Sky News Australia
The federal government is providing its statisticians with $2.1 million to track online retail spending. The federal government announced on Thursday that it is providing the nation's statistician with $2.1 million to track how much Australians spend ...
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Sky News Australia
'Accumulate' Pantaloon Retail; target Rs 225: PL
Myiris.com
Prabhudas Lilladher (PL) has maintained `Accumulate` on Pantaloon Retail with a price target of Rs 225 as against the current market price (CMP) of Rs 175 in its report dated July 18, 2012. Overall consumer sentiment continues to remain low impacted by ...
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Retail inflation eases
The Hindu
Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), eased marginally to 10.02 per cent in June from 10.36 per cent in May but the fall failed to translate into any relief to the common man as prices of essentials such as vegetables, edible oils ...
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The Hindu
New Sprint Retail Store Opens in Roswell
MarketWatch (press release)
Sprint is committed to creating a retail experience that offers hospitality and relationship-building with new and current customers. The new Roswell location offers customers a unique way to experience Sprint's products and services, including voice ...
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Small Retail Spending Grows Faster Than US Retail Rate, Survey Finds
Fox Business
The study also found that sales at these small businesses has outperformed overall retail sales for nine consecutive months, beginning in October 2011. The report measures sales at retailers with less than $35 million in annual sales and fewer than 200 ...
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Retail Therapy: Dundas Street Vintage Destination
National Post
By Tara MacInnis. When the number of dollars you spend on a top often corresponds with the number of days it will remain hole-free, it's refreshing to find a good quality piece for a reasonable price. Vintage clothing combines recycling, frugality and ...
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National Post
Retailers feel pain of rain and recession
Reuters UK
LONDON (Reuters) - The economic impact of sodden summer was laid bare on Thursday by dire news from major retailers showing that torrential rain had hurt already weak demand in an economy showing few signs of pulling out of recession. Shops selling ...
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Tech is key to better retail experience
Marketing Week
Retail marketers have been told to "rewrite the rule book" and look for ways to enhance online and offline retail offerings that provide consumers with the experience they will expect in the future. Retail Retold Iris Worldwide. Retail marketers have ...
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Marketing Week
US retailers see back-to-school spending up this year
Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. shoppers plan to spend more on jeans, backpacks and laptops this back-to-school season, as more children enroll in school; parents restock supplies after cutting back last year; and apparel prices rise, a survey by the ...
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MARKET EYE-Airline, retail stocks gain as India elects president
Reuters India
(Corrects share price for Jet Airways in 4th bullet point to 1.8 pct from 18 pct) * Shares in major Indian airlines and retail stocks gain on hopes the government will announce reforms in foreign direct investment into both sectors after the ...
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UK Less-Than-Forecast Retail Sales Hit Recovery Hopes: Economy
Bloomberg
In the three months through June, overall U.K. retail sales fell 0.7 percent, the weakest quarterly performance since January-March 2010. A separate report from the Council of Mortgage Lenders showed gross mortgage lending fell 5 percent in June from ...
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Economists warn May retail growth not sustainable
Bizcommunity.com
Annabel Bishop‚ economist at Investec Group‚ said the uptick in retail sales growth would likely allay some recent concern that the economy was in the process of experiencing a sharp slowdown in growth. Stanlib economist Kevin Lings said that on a ...
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Audi gives a glimpse of how retail will be
Marketing Week
Audi's latest move to open a chain of digital showrooms is a great example of using technology to augment the retail environment and create an experience that combines the best of digital with the best service a physical store can offer. Rosie. The ...
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