 | May 12, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Nordstrom to arm salespeople with mobile devices
Nordstrom plans to outfit 5,000 staffers at its 116 full-line stores with mobile devices designed to improve customer service, President Blake Nordstrom told shareholders gathered for the upscale retailer's annual meeting this week. The gadgets will let salespeople search for out-of-stock items and process credit-card transactions so shoppers won't have to wait in line. The Seattle Times (5/11)       - Food Lion combats declining sales with a revamp
Food Lion started a pilot program to revamp stores, aiming to make that plan universal by the end of 2012. The chain is implementing wishes of surveyed customers: fresher produce, quicker checkout, better parking-lot lighting, cleaner stores and less-cluttered aisles. With reduced sales last quarter, Food Lion is facing competition from Wal-Mart Stores, Harris Teeter, Lowe's Food Stores and Target. The Charlotte Observer (N.C.) (5/12)  | Facebook eCommerce Success: 3 Best Practices
Getting the most from Facebook investments continues to be a leading business concern. Learn how and why a combination of tools — both on-site and off — achieves the greatest impact and optimal user experience. Click here to download the free whitepaper | - Survey: Retail CFOs predict modest recovery
Cautious consumers and rising costs have retail CFOs around the globe predicting a modest financial recovery this year, according to a new survey from KPMG. Half of the retail finance executives surveyed said they expect to see some improvement this year, but only 24% predict significantly better financial performance and 9% are calling for a decline. Reuters (5/11)  | Akamai - The Right Partner with the Right Solution
Are you failing to to satisfy user expectations for an outstanding online shopping experience? Do you need to accelerate your dynamic content? Do you strive to be a retailer that pushes the envelope with site technology and offerings? Learn why the Akamai Dynamic Site Accelerator is the right solution for those issues and more. |
 | Retail Technology |  | | | - Older tool buyers shift to online shopping
Tool sales took a dive along with the housing market during the recession and as the tool market begins to recover, do-it-yourselfers are shifting the way they buy, according to new data from NPD Group. One key finding -- more older consumers are buying hand tools and power tools online, and the Internet now accounts for 9% of all power-tool purchases, the report found. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (5/11) - Topshop tries on virtual fitting room at Moscow store
 Topshop began testing an augmented-reality system in its store in Moscow last week that lets shoppers virtually try on styles they can buy in the store. The fits are not exact, as the video with this story demonstrates, but it offers a way for time-crunched shoppers to get an idea of how the store's styles will look on them without actually having to change clothes. Ubergizmo.com (5/11)  | The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN
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  - Bring in local customers with online video
Internet video isn't just for big business anymore. Main Street companies can connect with buyers by incorporating video in their Web-marketing plan, and it doesn't take a big investment or a lot of technical expertise, Chris Marentis writes. AllBusiness.com (5/9) - How one fashion house found a way to thrive despite the downturn
Women's apparel company Art of Cloth's owner Rose Corrick had just signed a three-year lease that would move her fast-growing home-based clothing business from her basement to a 4,500-square-foot factory when the economy began to tank and boutiques started reneging on orders. Here, Corrick shares her strategy for surviving the recession and coming out the other side, stressing the importance of forming strong business relationships to see you through the tough times. The Business Insider/Entrepreneur (5/11)  | Health care reform got you down? Learn more from UnitedHealthcare on how the federal changes to medical benefits will affect you and your employees. This comprehensive guide highlights incentives for enrollment and a timeline of important dates and deadlines. Don't let them pass you by—Learn more here! |
| NRF News | | | | - NRF's Joe LaRocca outlines what's hot in retail loss prevention
In advance of next month's Loss Prevention Conference in Dallas, NRF Senior Asset Protection Advisor Joe LaRocca shares his thoughts on the hottest LP trends this year. What's No. 1 on his list? Staying ahead of the curve on changing retail technology, such as mobile POS, touchless pay systems and near field communications. Watch the video.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Buffalo Wild Wings, Jamba Juice make global growth moves
Restaurant chains are in growth mode again after holding off during the downturn and its aftermath, and more are focused on growing outside the U.S. Canada was a natural choice for Buffalo Wild Wings' first international foray, since it's close to the U.S. and consumers there are already familiar with the brand, while Jamba Juice is going farther with major growth plans in 12 countries in Asia, South America and the Middle East. FastCasual.com (5/6)  | |  | | | | |  |  Stationery Buyer | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | Web Project Manager | The Wet Seal, INC | Foothill Ranch, CA | | General Manager, Retail E-Commerce & Catalog | Smithsonian Enterprises | Washington, DC | | Director of Real Estate | Teavana | Atlanta, GA | | Retail Marketing Manager | L.L.BEAN | Freeport, ME | | Tax Senior | PetSmart, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ | | Director of Talent Acquisition | rue21 | Warrendale, PA | | Telecom Business Mgr-OCONUS | AAFES | Okinawa, Japan | | Store Software Applications Architect | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Merchandise Planner Analyst | Headquarters Marine Corps, MCCS | Quantico, VA | | Director of Store Operations | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | DVP Real Estate | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Planner | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Senior Financial Analyst | Art Van Furniture | Warren, MI | | | |  | |  |
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