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Inside, outside, upside, downside

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. Lastly, we here at Bizcommunity want to get inside your head to find out what it is you want to see from us. In return, the first 1000 readers to complete our online survey will receive a one-month subscription to iMaverick for their iPad. So what are you waiting for? Have a great week!

Shan Radcliffe, Retail editor
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