More promise for consumer credit market in 2012--STORES Weekly

February 23, 2012 Vol. 3, No. 8 Sponsored by Motorola Solutions Plastic’s Comeback? More promise for consumer credit market in 2012 Despite the turbulence of the past few years, there is evidence that the private label retail card market is bouncing back.  It’s On Sale – Today 1SaleADay provides a way to move unsold merchandise Bargain bins were once the answer to overstocked merchandise, but the Internet has given manufacturers and retailers who overbought products a faster way to clear shelves. From Green Produce to Green Programs Air curtains, LEDs and solar panels green up Market of Choice stores Based in Eugene, Ore., Market of Choice is a family-owned chain of eight grocery stores with an energy strategy that’s a model of conservation efforts. Shopper Insights Tool: A Real step forward for suppliers In March, Metro Group's Real brand will begin sharing insights derived from the analyses of its Payback loyalty scheme -- a move that will be welcomed by Real’s suppliers. advertisement Motorola Solutions Tablets are one of the best ways for retailers to build loyalty and improve the shopping experience. See the ET1 Enterprise Tablet in action. Keeping Tabs on IKEA -- One IKEA store in England hosted a sleepover for 100 Facebook fans, treating guests to goodie bags, manicures and even a bedtime story.   Campus Machine -- The Shop24 kiosk, the offspring of a partnership between Kroger and Ohio Northern University, offers up to 200 traditional convenience store items. February Tech Toy -- The Sportline 345 clips on at the waist and accurately tracks steps, distance and calories burned based on the user’s weight. Satisfaction is Up, But Will it Last?-- The American Customer Satisfaction Index saw mild improvements in Q4 of 2011, but retailers may be in for some bumpy roads ahead. Epicor Software Corporation has appointed Keith Deane senior vice president and general manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).   UK online cycle shop Wiggle has selected RedPrairie to provide a warehouse management solution to support its rapid growth. RichRelevance has appointed Andrew Zeiger as general manager of advertising, and named William “Bill” Pearce and Russ Fradin to its Board of Advisors. Follow STORES Media on   Whitepapers The Ups and Downs of Network Availability Midmarket Retail Bounces Back Optimizing Price in a Transparent World Cross-Channel Loyalty Case Study Five Strategies for Cross-Channel Loyalty Cross-Channel Loyalty Technology Consignment sales: Market Penetration VS Risk Mitigation Increase Your Hiring Performance with the Ultimate Recruitment Technology Checklist! The Roadmap from Multi-Channel to Cross-Channel Retailing Twenty First Century Merchandising Takes Hold Fifth Annual Supermarket Benchmark Study Floor Planning: Shifting From a Tactical to a Strategic View Cashing in on the Mobile Bar Code Revolution Upcoming Events Our Systems are Down AGAIN? Strategies Behind Highly Effective IT Management in Retail STORES Webinar Thurs, March 1 at 2 p.m. Eastern Solutions for Managing the Changing World of Retail Distribution NRF Webinar Thurs, March 29 at 3 p.m. Eastern

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