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Could Africa's Growing GDP Be Magnet It Needs for Attracting Manufacturing?
The strongest case Africa presents for its attractiveness to manufacturing is its GDP growth. The continent is home to six out of the top 10 countries that are experiencing economic growth, according to an analysis by the Economist. Over the past decade, it has been the second-fasting growing region in the world, averaging growth of 5.1 percent during that period.
Social Media Data Can Be on Front Line of Your Competitive Strategy
In many companies, marketers have been first movers in social media, tapping into it for insights on how consumers think and behave. As social technologies mature and organizations become convinced of their power, they will take on a broader role: informing competitive strategy.
Is This the Unlikeliest Place to Put a Manufacturing Plant?
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Few Bright Spots Seen as World Economic Picture Continues to Darken, Survey Finds
The health of the world's economy continues to deteriorate as insufficient demand, unemployment and the ongoing debt crisis in Europe undermine recovery efforts, results of the ICC-Ifo World Economic Survey revealed.
Percentage of Those Planning to Spend More on Holiday Shopping This Year Is Up
Some 19 percent of consumers plan to spend more or substantially more (5 percent) on holiday gifts this year versus last year, according to the ICSC-Goldman Sachs 2012 Holiday Spending Intentions Survey. This is the highest percentage of consumers reporting they intend to increase spending over the previous holiday season since the International Council of Shopping Centers began asking the question in 2004.
Most Retailers Aim for Consistency Across All Channels
Nearly 60 percent of retailers say delivering a consistent customer experience across all touch points is their number one priority this holiday season, according to survey results released by RedPrairie Corporation. And to help them meet this goal, 29 percent of retailers indicate they will hire more seasonal workers this year than last.
Theft Ring Victimizes Stores and Customers with Compromised PIN Pads
A ring of Canadian thieves who were caught with 30,700 stolen payment-card numbers is providing a view inside the process of tampering with PIN pads - and it's not pretty. On November 9, Toronto police said a five-man gang had tens of thousands of stolen card numbers on PCs and USB thumb-drives, along with at least a dozen stolen POS devices.
CargoSmart Launches Newsletter on Ocean Shipment Delays
CargoSmart Limited, a software-as-a-service shipping and logistics solutions provider, has launched a monthly, complimentary e-newsletter designed to provide shippers, logistics service providers, and ocean carriers insight about cargo delays around the globe.
Supply Chain Talent: The Missing Link?
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EU Postpones Air Cargo Emissions Trading Program Until Next Year
Global opposition has forced the European Union to conditionally freeze its emissions trading scheme for one year. EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said she is seeking to create "a positive atmosphere" for global talks concerning aircraft emissions management - an approach lauded by many in the aviation industry.
Report Says Smartphones to Play Prominent Role in Holiday Shopping This Year
Smartphones may be among retailers' strongest allies this holiday season, according to Deloitte's annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends.
Some Entrepreneurs Sour on 'Daily Deal' Coupons
Josh Neblett, co-founder and chief executive of online retailer GreenCupboards, is busy planning how he'll get the word out about his "eco-friendly" products during the holidays, including e-mail campaigns, Facebook ads, and joint promotions with suppliers. One item not on his list: The daily deal coupons popular in 2011.
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