| December 13, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
 | At Aspen Dental we recognize that our success is a direct result of empowering and supporting ambitious dental professionals. We are currently seeking Regional Managers to oversee offices and ensure growth and success. Visit our web site for more information. Aspen Dental is an EOE. | - Shoe City steps up expansion plans
Maryland-based Shoe City has grown from its first downtown Baltimore shop that opened in 1949 to a chain with 30 stores in three states. The athletic- and lifestyle-shoe retailer is in growth mode, with a five-year expansion plan that includes online retail and a new brick-and-mortar store design. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (12/12)       | Balancing Service, Skills, Execution and Costs
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Making the most of every dollar invested in labor is critical to ensuring optimal service levels and loyalty-building store visits. Register for this free webinar to hear the latest research on the challenges facing workforce managers and how leading companies are delivering optimal all-channel store experiences. | - How U.S. chains are reacting to the euro zone debt crisis
 Several U.S. retail chains have pulled back on plans to expand their presence in Europe amid the ongoing euro zone debt crisis. Crate & Barrel will slow its international expansion plans, Williams-Sonoma has reportedly pushed back opening dates for new London stores to 2013, and Limited Brands might delay launching its first Bath & Body Works stores in Europe. Reuters (12/9) - Retailers push back dates for free standard shipping
Retailers are pushing back the deadlines for last-minute online holiday purchases this year thanks to increased efficiency and the season's extra Saturday, says Shop.org executive director Vicki Cantrell. Experts say earlier is still better when it comes to ordering and offer tips to ensure an efficient online shopping experience this season. SmartMoney.com (12/13) - The future of retail relies on human connections
 The world has become a place full of digital connections, but the success of retail lies in the human connection, writes Adaptive Path President Peter Merholz. The number of farmers markets has grown from 1,755 to 7,175 since 1994, and self-checkout grocery lanes are on the wane, both driven in large part by peoples' need to make connections with other humans, he writes. Harvard Business Review online (12/12)  | Consumer Insights Your Brand Needs to Know: Latest Trends in Behavioral Advertising
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 | Main Street |  |  | | - How to make mobile marketing bring customers to your business
Large retailers are using mobile-marketing campaigns to attract customers, and small-business owners can do the same, writes Ted Iannuzzi of DIDMO. To make the most of the approach, establish a presence on location-based sites such as Foursquare and create a mobile application, he writes. "With a number of low-cost, DIY tools available on the market, small businesses can easily create and update universal apps that can be ready for distribution the same day," he writes. Mashable (12/10)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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| NRF News | | | | - Buoyed by a strong Black Friday weekend, November retail sales rise 4.5%
Strong promotions on holiday gifts helped a variety of retail categories draw in savvy shoppers as the 2011 holiday shopping season started strong. According to NRF, November retail industry sales rose 0.09% from October and 4.5% over last year. NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said, "While companies are encouraged by a strong start to the holiday season, the real test will come in December when the majority of holiday spending occurs. Retailers have been working all year to make sure that the last two weeks before Christmas deliver the promotions and value that today's shoppers expect." Read more. - NRF SmartStat: Dec. 13, 2011
 International attendees of Retail's BIG Show 2011 hailed from 82 different countries. Source: NRF. - Most standard shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery extended to Dec. 20
Thanks to a calendar shift, procrastinators this holiday season will have a few more days to think about finding the perfect gift before buying online. According to Shop.org's eHoliday Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, almost nine in 10 retailers' standard shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery will expire before or on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Shoppers will also have the added advantage of shopping online as late as Dec. 23 as 5.3% of retailers say they will offer upgraded expedited shipping promotions up through that date. Read more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Cosi names Brinker president to CEO post
Brinker International President of Global Business Development Carin L. Stutz has been named CEO at fast-casual sandwich chain Cosi. Stutz, who led franchise development and operations for Chili's and Maggiano's, will take her new post on Jan. 1. QSRMagazine.com (12/12) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Footwear Buyer | Forman Mills | Pennsauken, NJ | | Associate Buyer - Procurement Services | Petsmart, Inc | Phoenix, AZ | | Zone Manager | Spirit Halloween | Paramus, NJ | | Logistics 3PL Manager | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Regional Manager | Aspen Dental | Tampa, FL | | Assistant (Associate) Buyers - Brick & Mortar and Ecommerce | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Manager, Brand Marketing & Public Relations | La-Z-Boy | Monroe, MI | | IS Director of Operations | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Software Applications Architect-Merch/Marketing | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs | National Retail Federation | Washington, DC | | Finance Manager | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Sr. Director, Store Planning and Construction | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Director of Learning and Development | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Director of Store Operations | Francesca's Collections | Houston, TX | | Visual Merchandising Manager | Castle Megastore | Tempe, AZ | | Assistant General Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Tulsa, OK | | Brand Ambassadors- Escada, Cartier and Burberry | Saks Fifth Avenue | Tulsa, TX | | Personal Shopper/Stylist - Saks "Fifth Avenue Club" Consultant | Saks Fifth Avenue | Sarasota, FL | | DVP Spirit Halloween Marketing, Licensing & Creative Services | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Buyer - Women's Accessories and Gifts | Pier 1 Imports | Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX | | Mens Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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