 | May 17, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Penney's exclusive moves pay off in higher sales, profits
J.C. Penney's efforts to revitalize its brand and land more exclusive lines helped boost the chain's first-quarter same-store sales, and cost-cutting measures such as eliminating its catalog division and closing under-performing stores led to higher profits, the company reported Monday. In recent years, J.C. Penney has added exclusive lines from designers including Liz Claiborne and added in-store shops from Sephora and Mango. Portfolio.com/Reuters (5/16)       - Wal-Mart gets a boost from Sam's Club
Same-store sales at Wal-Mart rose 4.4% in the first quarter of the year, helping shore up U.S. operations for the world's largest retailer, which reported its eighth consecutive quarter of same-store sales decline at its namesake U.S. stores. The warehouse chain Sam's Club has steadily increased sales and membership during the past two years since former Safeway executive Brian Cornell has led efforts to shift to a more upscale merchandise mix, remodel stores and increase the chain's fresh food selections. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (5/17), MarketWatch (5/17) - Publix shutters Little Clinic network after 5 years
After five years, Publix Super Markets is closing its network of 40 Little Clinic in-store clinics, staffed by nurse practitioners. The chain is terminating a deal with Solera Capital to "focus on its core food and pharmacy" businesses, the company said. Publix has "not decided how to use the space," a spokeswoman said. St. Petersburg Times (Fla.) (5/16)  | Prevent employee theft in distribution centers
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Department store chains including Macy's, J.C. Penney and Dillard's have all reported strong first-quarter results, illustrating that earlier efforts to boost sales with exclusive lines and moves aimed at attracting younger shoppers are paying off. "They have regained their footing as a place for customers. That is certainly a positive going into what will likely to be a rocky period," said retail strategist John Long. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)/Dow Jones Newswires (5/16)  | Despite being a backbone enterprise application, Enterprise Resource Planning is often misunderstood. In this guide from Focus, top experts provide their suggestions and recommendations to guide you through your evaluation of the best choices. Unravel the complexities of ERP once and for all to make an informed buying decision by downloading this free white paper. |
 | Retail Technology |  | | | - ShopSavvy VP shares thoughts on mobile's future
 Mobile-shopping application maker ShopSavvy lets smartphone-armed consumers scan product codes to find the best deal, whether it is in front of them or on a shelf at a store down the street, says executive Matthew Weathers. In this 4-minute video interview, Weathers gives details on how consumers are using the app and shares his thoughts on mobile commerce and PayPal's prospects for becoming "the" digital wallet. AuctionBytes (5/16)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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| NRF News | | | | - Research: How retailers and shoppers are using tablets
With the popularity of tablets spreading like wildfire, NRF's Kathy Grannis digs into new BIGresearch data on the demographics of tablet shoppers and what influences their online purchases using the cutting-edge device. The blog post links to a free report that profiles today's tablet users. Read more. - NRF SmartStat: May 17, 2011
 The average age of a tablet owner is 36 -- younger than the average smartphone owner and the average adult. Source: NRF survey conducted by BIGresearch.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - McDonald's to add self-service kiosks at 7,000 units in Europe
McDonald's plans to add self-serve ordering and payment kiosks at its 7,000 stores in Europe, as part of a move to add convenience and speed service, the company said this week. Soon, guests will have the option of entering their own orders and swiping a debit card to pay for their meals, a system that will also allow the company the glean more data on customers' ordering habits. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (5/16) - Report: Fast-casual chains continue to leap ahead
The fast-casual segment continued to grow at a faster rate than the overall restaurant industry last year, led largely by rapid growth of better burger concepts, Asian and noodle chains and Mexican joints, according to a new report from Technomic. Sales at fast-casual chains rose 6% in 2010 and the number of units grew 3.9%. "This category has essentially blown through the recession without skipping a beat," said Technomic's Darren Tristano. Chicago Tribune (5/16), FastCasual.com (5/16)  | |  | | | | |  |  Senior Vice President, Communities & Networks and Executive Director | Shop.org | Washington, DC | | 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 Planogram Specialist | Headquarters Marine Corps, MCCS | Quantico, VA | | Entry Level Culinary Full Time | Wegmans Food Markets | Bridgewater , NJ | | Entry Level Culinary Part Time | Wegmans Food Markets | Ocean , NJ | | Cook III Full-Time Customer Service | Wegmans Food Markets | Bridgewater, NJ | | Tax Senior | PetSmart, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ | | Retail Marketing Manager | L.L.BEAN | Freeport, ME | | Director of Talent Acquisition | rue21 | Warrendale, PA | | Telecom Business Mgr-OCONUS | AAFES | Okinawa, Japan | | Store Software Applications Architect | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | DVP Real Estate | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Planner | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Senior Financial Analyst | Art Van Furniture | Warren, MI | | Purchasing Buyer, National Accounts | Bed Bath & Beyond | Union, NJ | | | |  | |  |
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