 | September 21, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Best Buy's CMO on the changing consumer electronics landscape
 Best Buy's business model has to evolve as consumers' buying habits change, says marketing chief Barry Judge in this video interview. Price and assortment used to drive peoples' purchasing decisions, but with the growth of online outlets such as Amazon, the chain is looking to stand out by focusing on the experiences consumers want to have in their interactions with technology. Forbes (9/20)      - DSW's marketing chief shares career "Kodak moments"
 When Debbie Ferree left her job as a salon buyer for Burdine's to join DSW 14 years ago, the shift in vendors' attitudes was a shock to her system. At the time, DSW mostly sold close-out styles, but the CMO set out to change that by boosting inventory of current styles by convincing vendors to sell to her at landed cost. "We proved to them how we could sell in-season product, and not at a deep discount, and they kind of got hooked." Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (9/19) - Macy's makes its downtown Pittsburgh footprint smaller
Macy's is consolidating from nine floors to six at its store in downtown Pittsburgh, with a makeover that will result in a store that's still about twice the size of the chain's typical suburban department stores. The company put the 13-story building up for sale last year, and said it plans to lease back the retail and office space it needs. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (9/20) - Walmart Canada sees upside in economic uncertainty
David Cheesewright, chief executive officer at Walmart Canada, said that the retailing giant has a strong increase in its opening price points and other areas of its business. "That more affluent customer might not shop everything at Walmart, but when they come in to buy their detergent they are quite surprised," he said. "The longer the market remains unsettled the more we are going to see that customer who had maybe started to head back to the malls [post-recession], but the longer the market remains unsettled, the more of those customers are going to come back to value." Financial Post (Canada) (9/20)  | Who Is Buying Your Products?
Whether it's women's clothing, electronics, or auto parts, Esri® Business Analyst OnlineSM identifies the consumer segments that buy your products and reveals where your customers live. Business Analyst Online even includes market potential data that identifies areas that are underserved. Learn more about your customers with a free 14-day trial. | - Retail buyers content with "safe" spring lines
Designers played it safe at New York Fashion Week's spring shows, reworking some of last season's popular looks in a way that's likely to resound with consumers in a shaky economy. Buyers from Neiman-Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy's and other retailers share their takes on what's hot in the upcoming spring lines. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (9/19) - Parents praise retailers' less-revealing children's looks
Children's fashions at stores including Gap Kids, Lands' End and Justice have taken a turn for the demure, with longer skirts and fitted-but-not-skintight pants that please parents and children alike. "Moms tell us they want their kids to look like children, not adults. That is translating into higher rises on jeans, and skorts, which have four-way stretch shorts under skirts," said Lands' End spokesman Todd Christiansen. The Tennessean (Nashville) (9/19) - Retailers highlight local produce
Retailers including Wegmans Food Markets and PCC Natural Markets are calling attention to locally grown produce at their stores. Wegmans tweets when local items are in stock and to answer customers' questions. PCC recently held Taste PCC: A Local Food Celebration, with local growers and ranchers offering samples. Supermarket News (9/19)  - Facebook ads help tongue-brush company win over Wal-Mart
Tongue-brush maker Orabrush took action when Wal-Mart stopped returning its calls, with a tongue-in-cheek Facebook ad accusing the chain's workers of having bad breath. The $28 investment had the desired result; the retail giant, worried that its workers were being targeted, called Orabrush and, two weeks later, its products were on the shelves. ClickZ (9/20)  | IMPACT Comes to You Roadshow 2011—St Louis, MO
See how companies like yours are driving growth by implementing technologies such as Business Process Management, Service Oriented Architecture, and Cloud technologies. Meet with other business and IT leaders, hear customer success stories, and watch product demos. Register for Impact Comes to You! |
| NRF News |  |  | | - The retail roller coaster: How to manage market volatility
What's the right balance between investing in the business yet not tipping the scales too far when it comes to cost? In a Sept. 22 STORES Knowledge Series webinar, leading industry analysts from RSR Research, IDC Retail Insights and Epicor will help you answer that key question with practical ideas companies can apply now to strengthen revenue and competitive position without compromising core assets or the bottom line. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Thailand noodle tour turns Chipotle founder on to Asian concept
Chipotle founder and CEO Steve Ells says he spent two weeks noshing on noodle soups and curries at family-owned eateries in Thailand and Singapore last year. The trip sparked the idea for his new restaurant, ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, which opened in Washington, D.C., last week. "I was very inspired by Southeast Asian food and the fact that it would lend itself to the Chipotle format," he said. Bloomberg (9/20) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Associate Merchant - Direct Import | OFFICE DEPOT | Boca Raton, FL | | Director of Planning and Allocation | LittleMissMatched | New York, NY | | Merchandise Manager | Party City | Rockaway, NJ | | Payroll Manager | Party City | Rockaway, NJ | | Shopper Marketing and Retail Promotions Director | Two West Inc. | Nationwide, United States | | Sales Associates - Beauty Specialists - Career Fair - Beachwood, OH | Saks Fifth Avenue | Beachwood, OH | | Sales Associate Career Days at Saks Fifth Avenue- Dallas, TX! | Saks Fifth Avenue | Dallas, TX | | SALES ASSOCIATE | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | Hackensack, NJ | | Sales Associate- Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Desert, CA | | MDSR Buyer-Fashion | Meijer | Grand Rapids, MI | | ASSET PROTECTION ASSOCIATE | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | BAL HARBOUR, FL | | Replenishment Manager | Headquarters, MCCS | Quantico, VA | | REGIONAL RECRUITING MANAGER | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | ATLANTA, GA | | Buyer (Lawn & Garden/Seasonal/Trim-A-Tree) | Navy Exchange Service Command | Virginia Beach, VA | | SALES ASSOCIATES | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | NEW YORK, NY | | SALES ASSOCIATES | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | GREENWICH, CT | | Sales Associate Career Day at South Coast Plaza | Saks Fifth Avenue | Costa Mesa, CA | | Location Director - Home Delivery Organic and Natural Food | Suburban Organics | Ottsville, PA | | Corporate Counsel - Employment Law | Ross Stores | Pleasanton, CA | | Director of Stores | A'GACI, LLC | San Antonio, TX | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Regional Director | Francesca's Collections | Philadelphia, PA | | Product Creative Design - Manager/Specialist | Cabela's | Sidney, NE | | Sales Associate - Sales Support (stock) - Personal Shopper - Career Day | Saks Fifth Avenue | McLean, VA | | Various Retail Opportunities within | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Multiple Locations, United States | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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