  | July 6, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Harris Teeter builds a presence in the D.C. region
Harris Teeter has 27 stores in the Washington, D.C., area and is planning more. A 52,000-square-foot store will be part of a development in Alexandria, Va., and another will join a mixed-use development in D.C. Others are planned for Ashburn and Purcellville in Virginia. The Washington Post (7/3)      - Duane Reade's new flagship brings sushi and hair styles
Duane Reade has lacked a New York City flagship since its World Trade Center store was destroyed on 9/11, but that changes today with the opening of an innovative 22,000-square-foot store on Wall Street that comes complete with a sushi chef, juice bar and in-store hair salon. The store will try out new features, and parent Walgreens plans to replicate the most popular of them in some of the chain's other locations. Display & Design Ideas (7/5), Daily News (New York) (7/6) - Gary Hoover: People and merchandise remain at retail's heart
 Technology has added new bells and whistles to the consumer's retail experience, but at the heart of the business it's still always about being able to find the right product at the right price, says serial entrepreneur and retail historian Gary Hoover. "Great merchants are those who love people (especially customers) and love merchandise," said Hoover, who founded Bookstop and later Hoovers.com. Bazaarblog (7/5)  | 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. |
 - Consumers fail to celebrate Christmas in July
Retail chains ramped up their Christmas in July promotions last year to boost post-recession recovery efforts, but the moves largely fell flat with shoppers. Still, some are going ahead with similar-if-smaller promotions this year, including Target, which will host another Back in Black Friday event, and Toys R Us, which will launch holiday-style sales without the savers club it tried out last year. TheStreet.com (7/5) - Analysts expect healthy retail sales jump in June
Retailers are on track to report higher June sales this week, largely the result of discounts and sales that sent budget-conscious shoppers to the stores. Analysts from Thomson Reuters expect a 4.9% increase in same-store sales when 25 major chains including Target, Kohl's and J.C. Penney report their June results, and say merchants are likely to continue deep discounting this month. Chicago Tribune/Reuters (7/5)  | You may be considering a cloud computing solution or in the midst of specifying one or even implementing a solution. Read this paper to see what IBM discovered about how companies like yours are adopting, implementing and using cloud computing solutions. Learn about the current rate of adoption, drivers, barriers, and considerations that are influencing the adoption of cloud computing. |
 - 16 statistics to measure your business by
About 13% of small-business owners work more than 80 hours a week and 15% work during dinner, according to the Staples Small Business Survey. And while 35% of owners plan to add staff this year, the new hires probably won't stay for long; in 2010, workers' average tenure with their current employer was 4.4 years. Inc. (7/2011)  | Could your CRM deliver better ROI?
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 | NRF News |  |  | | - What's in store for back to school?
As the crucial back-to-school season approaches, a new video based on BIGresearch data offers insight into consumers' current mindsets. Among the findings: shoppers remain concerned about unemployment; are focusing more on needs over wants; and spending in most retail categories is up, despite higher food and energy costs. Watch the video. - NRF SmartStat: July 6, 2011
 The average age of a tablet owner is 36.8, younger than smartphone owners. Source: BIGresearch survey. - NCCR files comments on FDA menu labeling regulations
The National Council of Chain Restaurants, a division of NRF, filed comments responding to menu labeling regulations proposed by the Food and Drug Administration, welcoming the proposal but asking for flexibility that would recognize differences between the restaurant industry and other foodservice sectors. The comments, due after a 60-day period for public review of the FDA's proposal, represent the work of dozens of chain restaurant companies that spent countless hours in an effort to provide the agency with comprehensive recommendations for a workable, consumer-friendly menu labeling program. Read more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Hot dog eating contest pays off big for Nathan's
Nathan's might operate eateries in only 27 states, but the chain's highly publicized annual hot dog eating contest has brought global brand recognition that gives it a leg up as it pursues an expansion strategy. The chain, which sold 453 million hot dogs and added 40 new restaurants last year, plans to open the same number in 2011. CNBC (7/5) - Starbucks gift-card app aims to bolster loyalty
A new mobile application lets Starbucks customers send branded gift cards to their friends via mobile gadgets, an addition that's likely to boost the chain's mobile-commerce efforts as well as customer loyalty since both senders and recipients need to have Starbucks accounts. MobileCommerceDaily.com (7/5)  | |  | | | | |  |  Retail Management | Jerry's Home Improvement Center | Eugene/Springfield, OR | | Merchant Opportunities | Kohl's | Milwaukee, WI | | Retail Business Analyst | Claire's | Hoffman Estates, IL | | New Account Sales Representative | One Step Retail Solutions | Nationwide, United States | | Senior Manager, Training & Development | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Merchandise Planner Analyst | Headquarters Marine Corps MWR & Business Operations | Quantico, VA | | Senior Merchandise Planner Administrator | Headquarters Marine Corps | Quantico, VA | | Manager Replenishment & Allocations | Five Below | Philadelphia, PA | | Manager IS Data Center & Windows | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Store Infrastructure Architect | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | EH&S Manager | Vera Bradley Designs | Fort Wayne, IN | | Store Manager (Deploy) | Army & Air Force Exchange Service | Dallas, TX | | Senior Internet Buyer | Tween Brands | New Albany, OH | | IS Manager Store & DC Support | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Project Manager | Limited Brands | Columbus, OH | | Manager General Merchandise #792BR | Harley-Davidson | Milwaukee, WI | | | |  | |  |
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