  | August 26, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Stores may get a boost as storm bears down
Consumers clamoring for storm supplies as Hurricane Irene threatens to hit the East Coast this weekend could be a boon for home improvement retailers including Lowe's and Home Depot and discount chains such as Costco, Target and Wal-Mart. Consumers on the coast were stocking up this week on everything from flashlights and plywood to $799 gas-powered generators. Bloomberg (8/26)      - American Eagle looks to outlet stores to boost sales
American Eagle is increasing its focus on its Off Campus outlet stores as a way to boost business in a tight economy, the company reported in a conference call this week. The chain, which reported flat same-store sales growth and lowered its profit outlook amid higher cotton costs, now operates about 50 Off Campus stores and 90% of new stores planned for the coming months will be outlets, said CEO Jim O'Donnell. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (8/25)  | Smart data center actions your CFO will love
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 - Retail buyers bullish on business, new looks for men
Economic uncertainty has an upside for menswear retailers that offer innovative new products while remaining focused on inventory management and other basic principles, said apparel executives gathered in Las Vegas to check out the latest looks. Some of the trends include ethnic prints, energetic colors and Weatherproof's 32 Degree Heat line of clothing designed to retain body heat. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (8/25) - Luxury department stores are tentative when it comes to textiles
Upscale department stores are going all out when it comes to developing exclusive apparel lines, but they're not so aggressive when it comes to luxury bed and bath lines, this story says. Bloomingdale's is the clear leader in the lower-margin category, while others including Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus offer limited collections. Home Textiles Today (8/24)  |  |  | | Your customers move fast. Can your POS keep up?
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 | Retail Technology |  |  | | - Winn-Dixie taps IBM for point-of-sale and self-checkout tech
Winn-Dixie Stores plans to install IBM technology at 484 stores to speed checkout, improve customer service and increase operational efficiency. Point-of-sale and self-checkout technology "will allow us to introduce services quickly and seamlessly to improve our guests' shopping experience and will help to support our overall strategy," said a Winn-Dixie executive. Self Service World (8/24) | | | | How to turn money you already spend into points you can use:
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  - "Package-free" grocery is set to open in Texas
A new organic and natural-food store is trying to eliminate as much packaging as possible from its Austin, Texas, store. The startup, in.gredients, is billing itself as a "package-free, zero-waste" store where people bring their own containers to buy spices, produce, meat and even locally brewed beer. Currently, 40% of landfill waste is packaging, and the store's owners hope their model will help shrink that statistic. Entrepreneur.com/The Daily Dose blog (8/24)  | The business phone system market is constantly changing. Vendors are battling for your business with expanded feature sets and competitive pricing. How do you know which system is right for your enterprise-class business? Focus Experts have just completed a comprehensive guide for 2011 to help you assess your needs and choose a phone system that fits. |
 | Policy & Government Affairs | | | | - Job-creation plan could help Calif. apparel makers, merchants
Apparel manufacturers and small retailers stand to benefit if California lawmakers approve Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to spur job creation with tax incentives. The deal, announced soon after the state's unemployment rate hit 12%, would increase tax credits for hiring new workers and add a sales-tax break on new equipment purchases. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (8/25)
| NRF News | | | | - NRF SmartStat: Aug. 26, 2011
 13 retailers including J.Crew, Amazon.com and Tractor Supply Co. have appeared on the STORES Hot 100 Retailers list every year since it was created. Source: STORES.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Would you like shoes with that burger?
For the next three weeks, children in the U.S. and Canada whose parents buy them a Happy Meal at McDonald's may find a toy version of Skechers' Twinkle Toes shoes next to their mini-burger and fries. McDonald's will promote the effort via a Happy Meal TV commercial starring the animated Skechers' character Twinkle Toes, as well as online in banner ads and promotions on HappyMeal.com. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (8/25) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Forman Mills | Pennsauken, NJ | | Various Retail Opportunities within | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Multiple Locations, United States | | Marketing Director | Saks Fifth Avenue | San Francisco, CA | | Merchandise Planner | Kohl's Department Stores | Menomonee Falls, WI | | Assistant Buyer | Kohl's Department Store | Menomonee Falls, WI | | Senior Merchandise Planner | Navy Exchange Service Command | Virginia Beach, VA | | SALES ASSOCIATE | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | NAPLES, FL | | San Antonio Sales Associate Career Days! | Saks Fifth Avenue | San Antonio, TX | | Sales Associates- Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert, CA | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Desert, CA | | Product Creative Design - Manager/Specialist | Cabela's | Sidney, NE | | Program/Engagement Manager | The Yacobian Group | Boston, MA | | IT Business Analyst - eComm / Internet Marketing | Academy Sports & Outdoors | Katy, TX | | Merchandise Buyer | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI | | Regional Visual Trainer | Victoria's Secret | Dallas/Houston, TX | | Senior Wine Buyer | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Director of eCommerce Technology | Moosejaw | Madison Heights, MI | | Applications Manager-Distribution & Transportation | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Senior Project Manager | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Sr. Internet Buyer | Tween Brands Direct, LLC | New Albany, OH | | Director of Stores | A'GACI, LLC | San Antonio, TX | | Loss Prevention Exception Reporting Manager | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, Florida, FL | | Sales Associates - Saks Fifth Avenue - Career Fair - Chevy Chase, MD | Saks Fifth Avenue | Chevy Chase, MD | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Corporate Counsel - Employment Law | Ross Stores | Pleasanton, CA | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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