Target's new store in Chicago to include Pret A Manger

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August 12, 2011 News for the retail industry   Industry Watch  Kohl's store openings draw thousands of job applicants Recruiters looking to fill 130 positions a soon-to-open Kohl's store in Hixson, Tenn., say more than 1,000 applicants had made appointments for interviews at a company job fair, and Kohl's is reporting similar numbers of people vying for posts at a new store in Dalton, Ga. Chattanooga Times Free Press (Tenn.) (8/11)      Liz Claiborne sets new licensing, distribution deals Liz Claiborne has transferred the trademarks for its Curve fragrance and smaller fragrance labels to licensee Elizabeth Arden and cut the royalty fee for other licensed fragrances, including Juicy Couture and Lucky Brand. Claiborne, as part of the changes, has tapped Li & Fung Ltd. to take care of U.S. distribution for its retail stores and wholesale operations. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (8/11)      Target's new store in Chicago to include Pret A Manger London-based sandwich and salad chain Pret A Manger has signed a lease to secure a high-profile corner of Target's new urban concept, CityTarget, which is set to open in Chicago next year, the companies said Thursday. Target expects the eatery's fresh food to prove popular with students looking to grab breakfast on their way to classes and downtown workers in search of new lunch options. Chicago Tribune (8/11), Progressive Grocer (8/11)      Kmart creates sequel to original back-to-school mini-series Kmart has created an online miniseries aimed at bringing in back-to-school shoppers. "First Day 2: First Dance" is a six-episode sequel to the retailer's popular "First Day" miniseries. The episodes will highlight various Kmart fashions and include direct links to purchase the items on Kmart's website. Retailing Today (free registration) (8/11)      Other News Bankruptcy judge will sign exit plan for Harry & David Bloomberg (8/11)      J.Crew set to open first stores in Canada Financial Post (Canada) (8/11)      The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN Spending power for your business. Premium benefits for you. Access a portfolio of 30+ premium benefits, including: • Complimentary Airport Club Access • Annual $200 Airline Fee Credit for any airline • Built-in upgrades at FINE HOTELS & RESORTS Business Platinum Card APPLY NOW   Retail trends    Slow economy sends diverse group of merchants back to school Companies including eBay, Food Lion and auto-repair chain Tuffy have incorporated back-to-school messages into their marketing this year, as atypical merchants look to capture a piece of the $70 billion parents are expected to spend. "In an economy like this when every dollar counts, if you can find a way to make your business relevant, that's an opportunity," said NRF Vice President Ellen Davis. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (8/11)      Chicago's "food deserts" attract more grocers Grocery aisles in Chicago's most under-served neighborhoods rose 11% in the past two years, but there's still a scarcity of fresh food options in some of these "food deserts," according to a study by Mid-America Real Estate Corp. In the city as a whole, full-service grocers including Dominick's and Jewel-Osco lost space, while discounters including Aldi and Save-A-Lot gained, and gourmet grocers such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods opened nine new stores in the two-year period. Crain's Chicago Business (8/11)      White Paper: The Sustainability Advantage in CPG — Accelerating Success with Eco-Design. Learn how CPG manufacturers, private label providers and retailers can gain valuable time and a competitive edge by developing and executing a cohesive sustainability strategy across the enterprise, leveraging PLM. Download it now.   Retail Technology    Tips to improve transactional e-mail in the age of digital receipts More merchants are moving to go paperless by e-mailing receipts and transaction information to customers, but many haven't perfected the messaging yet, writes marketer Loren McDonald. Retailers need to start by perfecting their e-mail systems to improve deliverability rates, create recognizable "from" names to make it easy to find receipts in crowded e-mail boxes and add useful content that can help drive additional sales. MediaPost Communications/Email Insider (8/11)      American-inspired luxury is back with a vengeance. The Chrysler 300 has bifunctional LED headlamps, a new grille, soft-touch surfaces, chrome accents and 100% Nappa leather seating surfaces. And to match its muscular stance, it has an all-new 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine that serves up 292 horsepower and an efficient, EPA estimated 27 hwy mpg. Click here to get updates on the Chrysler 300.   Policy & Government Affairs    NRF pushes supercommittee for pro-job policies NRF is urging the newly created federal debt-reduction panel, dubbed the "supercommittee," to focus on policies such as corporate tax reform, online retail sales tax collection and relief from the employer health-care mandate, all of which will help create jobs and boost the economy, says President and CEO Matthew Shay. "As an industry that accounts for one in four U.S. jobs and a fifth of gross domestic product, we are ready to do our part and don't want to see job creation held back." The Hill (8/11)      Your customers move fast. Can your POS keep up? Today's shoppers are fully connected, highly informed, omni-channel and fast — and they expect nothing less of you! Learn how mobility can meet their demands by enabling richer engagement, instant information, seamless service and enhanced functionality. This new RTP White Paper explains your options and opportunities. Get your free copy now!   Sponsored Content    Small Business Week In Review Jason Del Rey How 3 Entrepreneurs Used Failure To Successfully Launch New Businesses Shira Levine Small Business Optimism: How to Quantify Happiness American Express OPEN 5 Innovative And Inspiring Workplaces Kentin Waits Got Skills? Meet Skillshare, The Startup That Pays You To Share Them Dahl, Darren, OPEN Forum Editors, Contributor   NRF News  July retail sales increase as consumers show resilience Despite concerns that consumers would begin pulling back on their spending, the back-to-school season started with a bang as consumers hit the stores in July to take advantage of promotions on apparel, electronics and school supplies. Retail industry sales in July increased 0.3% seasonally adjusted from the previous month and 4.0% unadjusted year-over-year, according to NRF. "July retail sales make one important point clear -- it's very hard to ignore the resilience of the American consumer," said NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. Read more.      NRF SmartStat: Aug. 12, 2011 More than 2,700 people like NRF on Facebook. View the page.        Which cloud is the right cloud? Cloud computing can lower costs and offers flexible bandwidth, but determining which services are right for your company can be a challenge. In an upcoming ARTS Users' Conference workshop session, attendees will evaluate the full range of cloud capabilities and learn how to select the right services for their company. The workshop, Sept. 27 in Orlando, is a precursor to the ARTS Users' Conference and is open to both retailers and solution providers. Learn more.      Learn more about NRF -> Join NRF  |  Govt Relations  |  NRF Events  |  STORES  |  NRF Foundation   Chain Restaurant News  Darden to open 37 restaurants in Mexico by 2016 Darden Restaurants is planning to open at least 37 Red Lobster, Olive Garden and Capital Grille locations in Mexico during the next five years, under a partnership announced Thursday with Mexican casual-dining company CMR. Orlando-based Darden's 1,900 existing eateries are almost all in the U.S., but recently the company has made moves toward international expansion, including opening its first Red Lobster in Dubai last month. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.) (8/11)      Dunkin' aims to boost "cultlike" following with westward expansion As Dunkin' Brands embarks on an aggressive westward expansion, industry analysts wait to see whether the coffee-and-doughnut brand that's an icon on the Eastern seaboard can engender the same loyalty with Western consumers who are already fans of other brands, says analyst Christopher O'Cull. So far, stores outside the Northeast have been booking lower sales than locations in the brand's core region. Bloomberg (8/11)      Position Title Company Name Location Sr. Pricing Analyst Office Depot Boca Raton, FL Merchandise Buyer Kohl's Department Stores Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI Sales Associate- Part Time Saks Fifth Avenue Houston, TX Houston Sales Associate Career Days!! Saks Fifth Avenue Houston, TX VP Business Intelligence Army & Air Force Exchange Service Dallas, TX Manager, Help Desk Total Wine & More Potomac, MD Regional Visual Trainer Victoria's Secret Dallas/Houston, TX Sales Associates, Saks Fifth Avenue Las Vegas Saks Fifth Avenue Las Vegas, NV REGIONAL RECRUITING MANAGER SAKS FIFTH AVENUE TAMPA OR SARASOTA, FL Loss Prevention Exception Reporting Manager Stein Mart Jacksonville, Florida, FL Fashion Buyer Target Minneapolis, MN Sales & Education Executive Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics Nationwide, United States Director of eCommerce Technology Moosejaw Madison Heights, MI Manager, Product Training Samsung Electronics America, Inc Ridgefield Park, NJ Senior Retail Marketing Advertising Manager Cabela's Sidney, NE Business Services Specialist Headquarters, Marine Corps Community Services Quantico, VA Sr. Internet Buyer Tween Brands Direct, LLC New Albany, OH Click here to view more job listings.   SmartQuote  The way to do research is to attack the facts at the point of greatest astonishment." --Celia Green, British writer and philosopher        This SmartBrief was created for cpgbrokers.data@blogger.com   Subscriber Tools       Update account information | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Print friendly format | Web version | Search past news | Archive | Privacy policy Grab our News Widget Publish your Press Release   Advertise Associate Publisher:  Susan W. 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