  | June 17, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- American Girl wins as parents spend on upscale toys
American Girl thrived even during the recession, as parents continued to pay for the pricey dolls and accessories their daughters love. The company expects thousands to line up early Saturday before it opens the doors of its newest store in Tyson's Corner, Va., a 23,000-square-foot store that also includes a hair salon and 110-seat bistro where girls dine with their dolls. The Washington Times (6/16)       - Rue21 leads the recovery for teen apparel chains
Teen apparel retailers are largely back on an even keel after a two-year slump, and aspirational brand Rue21 is seeing a particularly good recovery. The chain, which appeals to 11-to-17-year-olds, has boosted profits with stores in smaller communities that cost less to open and have fewer rivals vying for teens' clothing dollars. Investor's Business Daily (6/16) - Analysts: What Talbots needs to succeed
Talbots began as a catalog retailer selling suits and separates to women after World War II and branded itself over the next five decades with apparel stores aimed at appealing to conservative career women. The 2007 recession sparked a shift to younger, trendier consumers, but the strategy backfired as Talbots alienated many of its long-time shoppers without building a new clientele, industry watchers say, and future success depends on clearly defining its audience. Bloomberg Businessweek (6/16)  | Ad Compliance Best Practices Kit — Stay ahead of consumer concern and government regulation with TRUSTe. Gain an overview of what Behavioral Advertising (OBA) is, why it is important, and what your options are. Insights from the FTC, DAA, TRUSTe, Forbes, Publisher's Clearing House and more. Register Now. |
 - Report: Retail port traffic growth to slow this summer
U.S. ports are likely to see retail traffic flatten out in June and July, as merchants rethink inventory plans amid consumer concerns about the economy, according to a new report from NRF and Hackett Associates. "With rising gas prices and challenges in the labor and housing markets, consumer spending has slowed, and retailers have adjusted their inventory levels accordingly," said NRF Vice President Jonathan Gold. Reuters (6/16) - Brides seek wedding-day comfort
Brides increasingly are opting for comfort over style when picking shoes and dresses for the big day, a trend that's paying off for designers such as Anyi Lu, who has seen sales of her sensible wedding shoes soar. Retailers including J. Crew, BCBG and The Cotton Bride are also capitalizing on the new craving for wedding-day comfort. BusinessNewsDaily.com (6/16) - Plus-size fashion shows sell out as demand grows
The third annual Full Figured Fashion Week is expected to bring about 1,000 visitors, and sample sales and runway shows offering the first look at new plus-size styles from 15 designers are sold out, organizers say. Demand for larger fashions is growing and the fashion trends on display will mirror those seen earlier this year at New York's Fashion Week, said Robert Rutkauskas, trend and color director for Lane Bryant. New York Post (6/16)  | Could your CRM deliver better ROI?
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 - Macy's and other U.S. merchants explore global e-commerce
U.S. online retail has matured and the growth rate has slowed from 40% annually a few years ago to about 18%, making it more important than ever for online retailers to explore global growth, says FiftyOne CEO Michael DeSimone. Clients including Macy's and Bloomingdale's have recently ramped up their international e-commerce efforts, focusing on preserving the integrity of their brands as they branch out, he says. Investor's Business Daily (6/16)  | 3 Advertisers Succeed with Social, Local, and Mobile Ads
Make your ads more relevant and they'll become more effective.
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• Take advantage of new mobile platforms
• Use social networking to personalize your campaigns
• Leverage geography to make your message more relevant
• Deliver on ever-increasing consumer expectations
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| NRF News |  | | | - Sen. Dick Durbin to speak at NRF's Washington Leadership Conference
Dick Durbin, Illinois' senior senator and assistant majority leader, will offer his unique perspective on the current legislative landscape during NRF's 76th Annual Washington Leadership Conference next week. Conference attendees will also visit lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for new and revised legislation that will benefit the entire industry. The conference, June 20 to 22, is open to retailers only and is free to NRF members. Learn more. - NRF SmartStat: June 17, 2011
 Swipe fee reform is expected to take effect in 34 days. Learn more. - NRF honors law enforcement, loss prevention professionals with 2011 LP awards
NRF honored exceptional members of law enforcement and retail loss prevention professionals at this year’s Loss Prevention Conference in Dallas. The 2011 winners of the NRF Law Enforcement Retail Partnership award, the NRF Loss Prevention Case of the Year award and the NRF Ring of Excellence award were recognized for their outstanding work and achievements in their communities and beyond. See the winners.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Moe's sees branded products as a way into new markets
Moe's Southwest Grill's licensing deal to sell 17 branded products at BJ's Wholesale Club stores is just the beginning of a push to spread brand awareness in markets where the chain doesn't yet operate restaurants, said President Paul Damico. The company has also had licensing talks with large grocery chains including Publix and Kroger, he said. QSRMagazine.com (6/16)  | |  | | | | |  |  Associate Buyer | Dreams Retail | Northbrook, IL | | Store Operations Analyst | BevMo! | San Francisco Bay Area, CA | | VP of Operations | Sleep Experts | Carrollton, TX | | Vice President, Real Estate | Earls Restaurant Ltd | Vancouver, Canada | | Retail Training & Development Manager | Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers | Columbus, GA | | Director of Retail | Wisteria | Dallas, TX | | Senior Manager Retail Marketing | The Timberland Company | Stratham , NH | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Licensed Product Manager | Harley-Davidson | Milwaukee, WI | | District Manager NY/ NJ | Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH | New York, NY | | Sales Associate - Stylist - Concierge | Saks Fifth Avenue | New York, NY | | Merchandise Planning Administrator | Headquarters Marine Corps, MCCS | Quantico, VA | | Manager IS Data Center & Windows | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Store Software Applications Architect | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Manager General Merchandise #792BR | Harley-Davidson | Milwaukee, WI | | Project Manager | Limited Brands | Columbus, OH | | | |  | |  |
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