  | October 18, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Lord & Taylor in expansion mode
Lord & Taylor plans to open three new full-priced department stores next year, bringing its total to 50, and the chain is reportedly scouting additional locations. The once-struggling chain has seen success and same-store sales growth under CEO Brendan Hoffman, a former Neiman Marcus executive. New York Post (10/17)       | As the largest landlord to Kroger, TJ Maxx, Stop & Shop/Giant, and Staples, it might be time to add your name to this list. Meet Brixmor. Grow your business, build out your prototype, and find your next new address with the well-capitalized Brixmor as a partner. Choose from almost 200 markets in 39 states. Click to find your next location. | - Defunct Crown Books stores pop up once more
Crown Books went out of business in the 1990s, but the name is back on about 300 pop-up stores in southern California. A&S Booksellers, which acquired the right to use the Crown name, has launched the temporary stores in spaces left vacant when Borders and B. Dalton closed their doors. San Diego Union-Tribune (10/17)  | Engaging the Social, Mobile and Local Shopper
The battle for the SoMoLo shopper is heating up, and stores must master these technologies or risk lost traffic and fierce competition from other brands. Register for this free webinar and learn how major retailers are putting these tools to work. | - Report predicts holiday shopping patterns
Shoppers on the hunt for early discounts will boost Black Friday traffic, and 61% of consumers say they'll do at least some of their shopping at discount chains this year, according to a new survey from Citigroup. Respondents also ranked concerns about the economy as the biggest driver of their spending decisions, above even personal income and job status. The Business Insider (10/17) - Global luxury sales slated for double-digit rise
Global sales of luxury goods are forecast to rise 13% this year, according to Bain & Co. The research also found that men's and women's upscale buying habits are converging, and social media and digital marketing are increasingly influencing luxury buying decisions. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (10/17)  | John Jantsch invites you to go local
As customers continue to rely on the Web to help them screen local businesses, local businesses must take steps to ensure that they pop to the top of online searches. Duct Tape Marketing's John Jantsch offers strategies for local marketing success in this free white paper from American Express OPEN, How to Win at the Local Marketing Game. Download your free copy now, exclusively for SmartBrief readers. |
 - Flash-sale sites vie for shrinking inventory
Flash-sale sites including Gilt Groupe and Rue La La made a name for themselves and spawned a host of imitators during the downturn, with deep discounts on big inventories of unsold fashions. Now the sites are finding less available merchandise, which means they need to find new sources and pay more for the goods. Reuters (10/17) - Report: Millennials prefer vending machines
The majority of consumers age 18 to 29 would rather make a purchase from a vending machine than a store clerk, according to a recent report. The vending machine industry aims to attract the tech-savvy Gen Y generation with new machines that feature touch screens and credit-card readers. CNBC (10/17)  | Transforming spreadsheets: planning, budgeting and forecasting for midsize companies
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| NRF News |  |  | | - NRF's SVP previews what's hot this year at Retail's BIG Show
If you thought last year's Annual Convention was big, just wait. In a Q-n-A on Retail's BIG Blog, NRF Senior Vice President of Conferences Susan Newman shares which retail heavyweights will be in attendance (CEOs of The Container Store and Whole Foods, in addition to President Bill Clinton), what types of revolutionary technology will be previewed at the event, and which speakers are already created big buzz in the industry. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (10/18) - Lessons learned: How to attract the new social, mobile, local shopper
The battle for the social, mobile and local shopper is heating up, and retailers must master these technologies or risk lost traffic and fierce competition from other brands. In an Oct. 20 STORES Knowledge series webinar, David Bruno, director of commerce studies for RedPrairie, will share how these rapidly evolving technologies are changing consumers' daily lives as well as lessons learned from early adopters who have engaged the new savvy shopper. Learn more. - NRF SmartStat: Oct. 18, 2011
 September retail sales increased 0.4% from August and a better-than-expected 5.7% over September 2010. Source: NRF
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Starbucks says climate change could cut coffee supplies
Severe hurricanes and hardier pests are already lowering coffee-bean yields for farmers in some parts of the world, and the trend will continue to threaten supplies, says Starbucks sustainability director Jim Hanna. The company is part of a coalition seeking U.S. government action on climate change. The Guardian (London) (10/13) - Krystal plans to have 760 locations by 2016
Krystal is back in growth mode after closing about 40 locations during the recession; the burger chain has remodeled existing locations, relocated others and launched a less-pricey format that fits into strip mall spaces. The chain, which has been shopping itself to prospective buyers, aims to double its stores to 760 in the next five years. Chattanooga Times Free Press (Tenn.) (10/18) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | VP of Marketing | Teavana | Atlanta - Buckhead, GA | | Merchandise Manager | Party City | Rockaway, NJ | | HR Director, Retail Stores | SalonCentric | Based in NJ & NYC, NJ | | Shopper Marketing and Retail Promotions Director | Two West Inc. | Nationwide, United States | | Vice President, Business Development | Confidential | Akron, OH | | HR Manager (Corporate Headquarters) | Petsmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Sales Associate - Jewelry | Saks Fifth Avenue | Naples, FL | | Merchandise Buyer - Fashion Apparel | Kohl's Department Stores | Menomonee Falls, WI | | Sales Associate Career Day- Las Vegas, NV | Saks Fifth Avenue | San Francisco, CA | | Marketing Director | Saks Fifth Avenue | Hackensack, NJ | | Visual Merchandising Manager | Headquarters, MCCS | Quantico, VA | | Cosmetics Business Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Bal Harbour, FL | | Purchasing Agent | Chico's FAS, Inc. | Fort Myers, FL | | Store Manager-Luxury Retail-San Diego | Tourneau LLC | San Jose, CA | | Contract Recruiter - Merchandising | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Buyer | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | SELLING MANAGER | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | Huntington Station, Long Island, NY | | Sales Associate Career Day - Dadeland, FL | Saks Fifth Avenue | Dadeland, FL | | Assistant General Manager - Merchandise | Saks Fifth Avenue | Boca Raton, FL | | Assistant General Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Tulsa, OK | | Sales Associates, Alterations, Asset Protection, Department Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Chevy Chase, MD | | Assistant Store Manager-Luxury Retail-San Jose | Tourneau LLC | San Jose, CA | | Director Global Trade & Compliance | Charming Shoppes, Inc. | Bensalem, PA | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Account Manager | SPANX, Inc | Atlanta, GA | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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