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Christian Louboutin, known best for his heels with the iconic red bottoms, is helping Neiman Marcus celebrate its 20th anniversarty with the launch of "Sole Seekers," a social media challenge that asks users to upload Louboutin images into a growing online pictorial spread. The challenge, which will feature entries from Instagram and Twitter, will also be hosted on the Neiman Marcus Facebook page and NMdaily, The Neiman Marcus Blog, according to a company press release. "Sole Seekers" runs Feb. 10 through March 10 when one winner will be selected to receive a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. Participants submit

Retailers from Forever 21 to Gap have rushed to Hong Kong to reach the 28 million Chinese tourists passing through last year. To do so, they're paying some of the world's highest rents. Hong Kong retail rents, which rose 32 percent in prime locations last year according to Savills Plc estimates, may climb more even as global economies and property markets slow.

Boston -- Research results released Thursday by mobile and social merchandising solution-provider Zmags found that less than one-third of the top 100 Internet retailers are prepared for tablet shopping. According to “Mobile & Tablet e-Commerce: Is anyone really ready?” commissioned by research firm Hawk Partners, too few retailers have optimized sites for tablet commerce. Most are simply relying on their standard websites to provide an “adequate enough” tablet shopping experience. Other key findings of the survey include: More than half of retailers have developed smartphone-specific offerings to provide key functionality for the smaller screen. While over two-thirds of the

Leading U.K. supermarket chain Tesco has strongly defended its association with a government-led employment scheme following public criticism of one of its job advertisements. A permanent position of a night-shift worker at one of Tesco's stores was posted earlier this month with a salary listed as "the job seekers allowance and expenses."

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be down 6.8 percent in February from the same month a year ago, but should show year-over-year increases through most of the remaining first half of 2012, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

When Groupon was gearing up for its IPO last year, there was a lot of talk about whether the company would be able to sustain its business on a diet that mainly consisted of daily deals. Today, a little sign of what Groupon might be cooking up for its next course. Groupon has launched a new site in Germany, Groupon Deals, which is an Amazon-like storefront that sells a range of goods, from boots to bodysuits.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Office Depot is hoping to appeal to working women with a new desk accessories line. The See Jane Work line includes mix-and-match organizational products starting at just $3.99. "It helps to have a good system of organization and well-designed products that are as functional as they are beautiful," said Holly Bohn, founder of See Jane Work. “This new collection encourages female professionals to be innovative with organization, and provides them with plenty of design options to enhance, improve and brighten their workspace." See Jane Work was created by entrepreneur Holly Bohn eight years ago when

NEW YORK — Even the most fashionable women like to dress down on occasion, and Saks Fifth Avenue has answered the call by expanding its proprietary offerings into casual wear. The retailer has announced the launch of 9|15, which the company says incorporates runway-centric style to the adventurous and ambitious woman. The line’s debut follows the 2011 launch of the Saks Fifth Avenue Collection, and will be featured in the "Wear Now" area of Saks stores around the country. The 9|15 name derives from Saks Fifth Avenue’s Sept. 15 birthdate some 88 years ago and is inspired by the

NEW YORK — In honor of the 2012 Academy Awards, Tiffany & Co. has engaged the services of celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe to create a window display that highlights Hollywood glamour from the 1930s through the 1970s. Zoe’s windows are unveiled at Tiffany & Co. flagship stores in New York City, Beverly Hills, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and London. “To see my interpretation of glamour and luxury unveiled in Tiffany’s windows is an amazing experience,” Zoe said. “Tiffany is one of the most iconic American brands, and I am honored by this wonderful opportunity.” Zoe designed five windows, each

Multichannel retailer Dreams, which focuses on the licensed sports products industry, has partnered with Hibbett Sports to become its exclusive online provider for team merchandise in the licensed sports category.