 | September 20, 2010 | News for the retail industry |  |  | | - Aeropostale co-chiefs say shoppers will head back for the holidays
Aeropostale has seen competition grow amid a spending slowdown as higher-priced chains slashed prices to spur sales and younger consumers began spending more on gadgets than garments. Co-CEOs Tom Johnson and Mindy Meads say they're holding out hope that consumers will be back this holiday season, despite a growing trend to hold out until the last minute for a better bargain. The Wall Street Journal (9/20)       - Wal-Mart tests free delivery with FedEx to expand online sales
Wal-Mart has been testing a strategy to expand its sales beyond the markets where it has a brick-and-mortar presence, offering free delivery to FedEx offices for customers in Los Angeles and Boston. Industry watchers say the strategy is a way to expand the chain's customer base without having to fight tough battles to build stores in urban areas. The Wall Street Journal (9/20) - Private-equity fund invests to make retail brands better
Equity-investment fund Fireman Capital earned its early reputation with a stylish overhaul of staid Hudson jeans that propelled them to the shelves of upscale merchants including Barneys. Now the fund, headed by the sons of both Reebok founder Paul Fireman and former Staples CFO Robert Spellman, is busy raising cash to support its roster of investments, which has grown to include baby furniture seller Serena & Lily and Pilla, which makes performance eyewear. The Boston Globe (9/19) - Notorious Albuquerque burglar gets 20-year sentence
The man dubbed Albuquerque's "most prolific burglar" cried when the judge handed down a 20-year prison sentence for his crimes, writes NRF's Joe LaRocca. Michael Montoya and his "Vatos Locos" criminal gang made news earlier this year when TV stations aired video of their crimes, which involved smashing vehicles into storefronts and grabbing up high-priced products including iPods, cell phones and sunglasses. NRF Blog (9/20)  | Adidas Group Drives Innovation with PLM
Hear Adidas' IT visionary, Peter Burrows tell the story of one of the most dynamic PLM journeys in the industry. Learn how the company behind the World Cup, NFL, NBA and many other sports uses PTC's single PLM system to master complexity around the world to propel its winning, multi-brand portfolio. Watch the Video. | - Surviving stores see return of shoppers to Georgetown's retail scene
The recession hit merchants in big cities and small towns across the country, and Washington, D.C.'s, Georgetown neighborhood was no exception, seeing the loss of many chain stores including Ann Taylor and Pottery Barn. Still, popular brands including Apple opened in many of the vacant locations, and the district's merchants say they're seeing the start of a recovery. The Washington Post (9/19) - Product pairings can boost sales
Retailers are finding they can improve sales by placing certain items near each other in stores. "A number of categories are naturals -- milk and cereal, orange juice and any snack," a marketing professor said. "They're not necessarily consumed together but they are bought together." United Press International (9/19)  | 2010 has been a transition year for retail. Moving forward, will you survive — or thrive? Right now, your competitors are planning strategies to take full advantage of post-recession trends. Learn what they're doing and how you can get ahead — in service, marketing, POS, mobility and channel integration — with Boston Retail Partner's 11th Annual POS Benchmarking Survey. Get your copy now! | - South Korean supermarkets embrace online sales
 The largest supermarkets in South Korea are finally jumping on the online retail bandwagon after watching consumers slip away. Retailers and shoppers had been reluctant to go for online sales of groceries, but Korean consumers are no longer interested in spending hours to choose their produce at a supermarket. The Korea Herald (Seoul) (9/19) | Hot Topics |  | | | Top five news stories selected by NRF SmartBrief readers in the past week. - Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers.
| Policy & Government Affairs | | | | - D.C. shoppers take to reusable bags without much fuss
Washington, D.C.'s, grocery shoppers have made the switch to reusable bags without audible complaints in the nine months since the city enacted a 5-cent tax on disposable sacks, The Wall Street Journal reports. "I am somewhat surprised by the extent to which people changed their behavior," said the city's acting environmental director. The Wall Street Journal (9/20)
| NRF News | | | | - How does your company stack up against the competition?
Survey collection for Retail Horizons, NRF's most illustrious industry benchmarking report, is officially under way. Retailers, complete the benchmarking survey and receive a customized company report with key metrics to compare your company against the industry standard. The study, which collects data on retailers' intentions in nine areas of operations including customer insight, e-commerce, supply chain and marketing, will be released at Retail's BIG Show in January. Learn more. - NRF SmartStat: Sept. 20, 2010
 Clothing and clothing accessories stores sales increased 3% for the month of August over the same time period last year. Source: NRF - Groupon, Facebook execs talk disruptive technologies
At the epicenter of social commerce and innovative customer engagement are two relatively new companies that are transforming consumer perception and spending. In a keynote session at Shop.org's Annual Summit, Sept. 27 to 29 in Dallas, hear Groupon President Rob Solomon and Facebook Vice President Mike Murphy discuss the disruptive business model, specific successes and failures, and what they're planning for the future. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Pizza Hut shines spotlight on staffers in new ad campaign
Pizza Hut's latest commercials aim to turn a handful of the chain's employees into spokespeople for the brand, signaling a new direction for the company whose ads typically tout pricing deals and new products. The new campaign replaces the chain's tagline "America's Favorite Pizza," with "Your Favorites. Your Pizza Hut," as part of an effort to highlight diverse menu items including wings and pasta. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (9/20) | Career Track | | | |  | |  | | | | | | |  |  Human Resources Director, Merchant Development | Wal-Mart | Bentonville, AR | | Retail Solution/Application Consultant | MicroStrategy | Chicago, IL | | Director of Merchandising | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Manager, Strategic Retail Pricing | CVS Caremark | Woonsocket, RI | | Category Manager | CVS Caremark | Woonsocket, RI | | Manager of Children's Product Development | The TJX Companies, Inc. | Framingham, MA | | eCommerce Web Buyer | Belk | Charlotte, NC | | North America Retail Accounting Manager | Nike, Inc. | Portland, OR | | Online Buyer - Home Electronics | Sears | Hoffman Estates, IL | | Analyst | Oakley, Inc | Foothill Ranch, CA | | Chief Merchandising Officer | Vanity | Fargo, ND | | Director of Strategic Pricing | Guitar Center | Westlake Village, CA | | e-Commerce Retail Manager | AutoZone, Inc. | Memphis, TN | | Principal Business Consultant | Oracle Corporation | Atlanta, GA | | VP of Business Systems & Process Implementation / Administration | Dick's Sporting Goods | Pittsburgh, PA | | Business Systems Analyst | Nike | Portland, OR | | Senior Project Manager | Nike | Portland, OR | | | |  | |  | |
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