  | October 28, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Halloween has retailers ringing up more sales
An American Apparel store near Houston rings up more sales at Halloween than Christmas as consumers clamor for clothing they can turn into costumes, reflecting the national trend of consumers spending more to celebrate the spooky holiday. Permanent stores and themed pop-up shops say business is good as Americans spend more on Halloween this year than ever before, according to NRF data. Houston Chronicle (10/27)       | Consumer Insights Your Brand Needs to Know: Latest Trends in Behavioral Advertising
Learn what brand managers, advertisers, as well as networks, agencies, and publishers need to know about consumer survey insights into behavioral ad serving, also known as interest-based advertising. Learn more today! |
 - Trader Joe's aims to keep its quirks amid rapid growth
Trader Joe's made its name by appealing to price-conscious foodies enamored of the chain's eccentricities and small, homey stores. As its popularity soars, the chain has begun building bigger stores that spark concerns among some long-time fans that the retailer could lose some of its quirky charm. Los Angeles Times (10/26) - Best Buy adds free shipping to its holiday arsenal
Best Buy is the latest retailer to launch a free-shipping program for the holidays, saying it won't charge shipping fees on online purchases of any size between Nov. 1 and Dec. 27. The policy won't apply to sales by third-party retailers on the company's new online marketplace. InternetRetailer.com (10/26)  | Straight Talk on the New PCI Tokenization Guidelines
Not all internal PCI tokenization solutions are created equal. Register for this free webinar to hear independent PCI Qualified Security Assessor Walter Conway give insight from field engagements to illustrate best practices for solution selection and implementation. | - Albuquerque models public-private solution for retail crime
Police and local retailers in Albuquerque, N.M., teamed up five years ago, creating the Albuquerque Retail Assets Protection Association in an effort to stem growing retail theft. The group has seen success and spawned a model for other markets to follow, says NRF's Joe LaRocca. "This is bringing real case information to share with this group of professionals on both sides. They solve cases in that room." Security Director News (Langhorne, Pa.) (free registration) (10/27) - Demographic shifts drive retail-store rightsizing
U.S. retail chains that focused for years on building newer, bigger stores near highly populated suburban areas are downsizing their floor plans and revamping the merchandise mix as more Americans stay in or near cities and shift much of their non-food shopping online. Chains including Wal-Mart, Target, Meijer and dollar stores are developing smaller urban stores with expanded fresh and frozen food sections. Reuters (10/27) - Has authenticity become just another fad?
Consumers bent on creating homes that reflect their personal styles have a growing number of places to hunt for one-of-a-kind pieces, from artsy site Etsy to chains such as West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Now some wonder whether the desire for authenticity has become just another trend. "When you pile Etsy on top of Etsy, it gets really cacophonous: 'Everything in here is totally unique!' It starts canceling itself out," says Patagonia executive Dmitri Siegel. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/26)  - Google aims for upscale shoppers with Gilt City partnership
Google is partnering with Gilt City on a Google Offers feature to attract upscale consumers, signaling the search company's intent to focus its daily deals on wealthy shoppers, rather than consumers at all income levels. The partnership will roll out first in San Francisco. MocoNews.net (10/27)  | Business Analytics: Optimizing Your Operations
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 - 5 steps to smart, successful charitable giving
Many small-business owners want to help their communities, but deciding how to get involved can be difficult. It's hard to track the business benefits of charitable giving, so your primary objective should be to support the cause, said Paul Damico, president of Moe's Southwest Grill. Also, look for charities that can really gain from your involvement. BusinessNewsDaily.com (10/26)  | Maintaining accurate inventory is at the heart of retailing. Perpetual inventory solutions are one means to that end. Download our white paper, Inventory Is the Store: How Mobility Maximizes Return on Investment, to learn how Zebra mobile inventory solutions improve inventory management by meeting your inventory where it lives on the shelves. |
| NRF News |  |  | | - NRF's 2011 Holiday Headquarters is open for business
This may be our third year opening NRF's Holiday Headquarters, but 2011 has brought on a few fresh twists, including interactive charts and a professionally-designed Holiday Survival Kit. If you're a retailer, reporter or even just a very engaged and interested consumer, you can access all of NRF's holiday press releases, survey results, top tips, guidelines, blog posts, frequently asked holiday questions and, of course, historical holiday information all in one spot. Visit the HQ.  | - NRF accepting Retail Reference Center submissions
Has your company recently published a white paper, case study, benchmarking report, or other original document that serves to educate or support aspects of the retail industry? Members can submit content to the Retail Reference Center, which serves as a free resource for the industry. Submit your paper for "Peer Reviewed" status and gain added credibility. Learn more. |
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Big Boy freshens look, menu in a push to bring back families
Michigan-based Big Boy Restaurants International spent $400,000 to update its flagship restaurant as part of a companywide effort to bring back family diners in the face of growing competition. The 75-year-old chain plans similar remodels at other locations, as well as upgrades to the menu that include healthier dishes and a larger selection of build-your-own burgers. The Detroit News (10/27) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | VP of Marketing | Teavana | Atlanta - Buckhead, GA | | Vice President, Business Development | Confidential | Akron, OH | | HR Director, Retail Stores | SalonCentric | Based in NJ & NYC, NJ | | Merchandise Planner | Smithsonian Museum Retail | Washington, DC | | Marketing Director - Bala Cynwyd, PA - Saks Fifth Avenue | Saks Fifth Avenue | Bala Cynwyd, PA | | Selling Director - Intimates - New York, NY | Saks Fifth Avenue | New York, NY | | Selling Director - Men's Luxury Apparel - New York, NY | Saks Fifth Avenue | New York, NY | | Director - Asset Protection - New York, NY | Saks Fifth Avenue | New York, NY | | Costume Designer/Sr. Manager | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Logistics Operations Manager | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Habor Township, NJ | | Director of Operations | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | Enterprise Architect Manager | Cabela's | Sidney, NE | | Beauty Specialist | Saks Fifth Avenue | Atlanta, GA | | Cosmetics Business Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Atlanta, GA | | Assistant General Manager Operations (AGMO) | Saks Fifth Avenue | Birmingham, AL | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Store Manager-Luxury Retail-San Diego | Tourneau LLC | San Jose, CA | | Assistant Store Manager-Luxury Retail-San Jose | Tourneau LLC | San Jose, CA | | Buyer | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | Director Global Trade & Compliance | Charming Shoppes, Inc. | Bensalem, PA | | Account Manager | SPANX, Inc | Atlanta, GA | | HR Manager (Corporate Headquarters) | Petsmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Sr. Systems Training and Communications Specialist | Bj's Wholesale Club, Inc. | Westborough, MA | | Commission Sales Associates, Alterations/Fitter/Sewer, Department Managers, LP/Asset Protection | Saks Fifth Avenue | Chevy Chase, MD | | Corporate Visuals Manager | MacKenzie-Childs LLC | New York , NY | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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