 | May 11, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Toys "R" Us to turn on solar power this summer
Toys "R" Us is converting its largest warehouse in the country and a superstore in Secaucus, N.J., to solar power this summer, with systems provided by power-company partners. The system at the warehouse in Flanders, N.J., will generate almost three-quarters of the power needed to run the facility and save the company an estimated $7 million in electricity costs during the next 20 years. NorthJersey.com (Hackensack, N.J.) (free registration) (5/11)       - Louis Vuitton sues e-retailers over alleged designer fakes
Louis Vuitton has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit in Las Vegas against 182 websites alleging they are selling fake items under the luxury retailer's brand name. Louis Vuitton wants the court to stop the production sales of the items, order search engines and domain-name registrars to shut down access to their websites and either discontinue their domain names or put them under Vuitton's control. The filing is similar to a lawsuit by Tiffany that alleges 223 companies are selling counterfeit goods. Las Vegas Sun (5/10) - Ron Herman credits people for his retail success
 Ron Herman opened his first Los Angeles store 35 years ago, finding success with a multibranded mix of jeans and casual apparel whose popularity hasn't flagged even during the recent recession that signaled the end for many of his peers. Today, his namesake chain has grown to five California stores and three in Japan. He gives much of the credit for his success to the people who share his enduring passion for denim, from the manufacturers around the globe to his California customers. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (5/10) - Target prepares for Canadian debut
Target is preparing to enter the Canadian market, establishing distribution centers in Toronto; Calgary, Alberta; and Vancouver, British Columbia. The retailer plans to sell groceries at some locations. As many as 150 stores will open by 2013, with more than 200 locations eventually. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (5/11)  | How reliable is your analyses? Only Esri has added color-coded Reliability symbols to the latest American Community Survey (ACS) Housing and Population Summary reports to alert you if a sampling error is too large. Each report includes the latest ACS data on employment, income, home value, and more. Buy now or learn more about how Esri enhances ACS data. | - Home-improvement chains benefit from budding economic recovery
Lowe's and Home Depot have reported sales upticks and double-digit profit increases, signaling a rebound for home-improvement retailers after a two-year slump. Both chains have seen significant increases in small-ticket items, such as plants and garden products, and report that sales of higher-priced products including appliances have started to pick up. Investor's Business Daily (5/10) - First quarter brings fewer store-closing announcements
The number of announced retail store closures fell 36% in the first quarter of 2011, compared with the same period last year, according to a new report. Borders, which is closing more than 200 stores as part of a bankruptcy reorganization, Charming Shoppes and BCBG Max Azria Group's Max Rave accounted for more than a third of the closures. Nasdaq.com/Dow Jones Newswires (5/10) - Retailers flock to Hong Kong to reach mainland Chinese shoppers
Hong Kong has earned a reputation as one of the leading luxury-shopping cities in the world, but now a number of mass-market retailers are making their way there in an effort to tap into customers from mainland China. First came the European brands and now a number of American retailers are entering or trying to enter Hong Kong. "The Europeans trailblazed first," said Nick Bradstreet, head of leasing at Savills. "Europeans are more comfortable crossing borders than Americans are. For a German company going to Spain, it's not a big deal. But in the U.S., the domestic market is so big. They haven't always had to go overseas to grow." The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (5/10)  | Akamai - The Right Partner with the Right Solution
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 | Retail Technology |  | | | - Designer debuts crowdsourced collection on eBay
Designer Derek Lam debuted his five-dress collection selected by more than 120,000 eBay users who voted for their favorites after the styles debuted at New York Fashion Week and on eBay in February. It's not unusual for designers to create collections for eBay, but it's the first time brand fans have had a say in what the final lineup would look like. Mashable (5/10) - PayNearMe expands service to bill paying and bus tickets
Customers without credit cards who have been using PayNearMe's service to shop online and pay for their purchases at the nearest 7-Eleven, will now be allowed to pay bills, buy bus tickets and transfer money. The service offerings are part of an expanded partnership with 7-Eleven and money-transfer firm Ria. TechCrunch (5/10)  | The Plum Card®
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| NRF News | | | | - NRF applauds White House agenda to help small businesses create jobs
NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay applauded Tuesday's announcement of a new jobs agenda set out by President Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. The agenda is designed to solicit input from local businesses on how the public and private sectors can work together to form new opportunities for small businesses to create jobs. Read more. - NRF SmartStat: May 11, 2011
 More than 3,800 people are connected to NRF through LinkedIn. View the page. - Shop.org Annual Summit preview rate ends May 13
The keynotes have been selected and registration is now open for Shop.org's biggest event of the year. At this year's Annual Summit, Sept. 12 to 14 in Boston, executives from Charming Shoppes, Columbia Sportswear and Creative Good will share their expertise on how to succeed in today's ever-changing digital landscape. Register by this Friday to take advantage of the preview rate and save more than $350. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - KFC and Pizza Hut aim to stake bigger claims to China's diners
Yum! Brands already operates 3,800 KFC and Pizza Hut stores in China, and the chains are making even greater inroads with menus tailored to the tastes of the country's consumers. In China, KFC serves rice dishes and soy drinks as well as its signature fried-chicken dishes. "I think many companies, particularly U.S. companies, are looking to China as a route to future growth and looking to China as potentially becoming their biggest market," said Access Asia director Matthew Crabbe. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (5/10)  | |  | | | | |  |  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 | | DVP Real Estate | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Planner | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Tax Senior | PetSmart, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ | | Telecom Business Mgr-OCONUS | AAFES | Okinawa, Japan | | Store Software Applications Architect | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Director of Talent Acquisition | rue21 | Warrendale, PA | | Merchandise Planner Analyst | Headquarters Marine Corps, MCCS | Quantico, VA | | Senior Corporate Internal Auditor | PetSmart, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ | | Director Talent Acquisition | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Director of Store Operations | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | Retail Store Manager | Kitty Hawk Kites/Kitty Hawk Surf Company | Rodanthe, NC | | Online Business Manager | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | DVP Real Estate | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Marketing Manager Coupon Team | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Senior Manager, Site Planning | Target | 55402, MN | | Business Process Consultant Target.com | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Senior Financial Analyst | Art Van Furniture | Warren, MI | | | |  | |  |
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