Inside, outside, upside, downside - 19 Mar 2012

After Wal-Mart's earlier this month, Aki Kalliatakis had a little piece of advice for retailers: great customer service, and not a price war, is the key to taking on the US giant.

Retail trade sales stats came in well below expectation last week, indicating a broad tapering off in retail. Globally however, consumers still have a lust for luxury.

The events calendar in the next few months includes the Retail Technology Forum, SAPOA Convention, and the BRICS Forum which takes place alongside AB7 and SAITEX.

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Have a great week!