| May 23, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
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Learn how Retailer Charlotte Russe grew its mobile database by 33% in one weekend. Using Mogreet's rich media mobile messaging platform to deliver video, images and text messages of its products, Charlotte Russe saw a 300% jump in participation compared to their SMS text-only campaign, strengthening brand loyalty and increasing sales. Download the case study now! | |
- Urban Outfitters sees progress in turnaround efforts
Urban Outfitters reported a 9% rise in first-quarter sales, boosted in part by more full-price sales at its namesake, Anthropologie, BHLDN, Terrain and Free People stores. Anthropologie remained as popular with fans as ever but saw a 2% drop in same-store sales as the brand's fans scoured the Web for discounts and deals, writes Forbes' Lydia Dishman. Forbes (5/22)      - Brookstone names former Golf Town chief to CEO post
Brookstone has named Stephen Bebis, former Golf Town chief executive officer, as its new president and CEO, replacing interim chief Jackson Tai, Brookstone's board chairman. Bebis, who held Golf Town's top spot for 14 years, will also take a seat on Brookstone's board of directors. Internet Retailer (5/22) - Yankee Candle creates candle scents for men
Yankee Candle is seeing success with a line of scents for men designed to bring to mind playing fields, freshly planed pine planks and freshly mown grass. "Man Town," a blend of spices, woods and musk that aims to evoke thoughts of the "man cave," is the line's top seller so far, the company says. San Diego Union-Tribune (5/22)  | Which do you choose: Customer frustration…or channel integration? Today's consumers expect to shop the way technology lets them work and live: easily, efficiently and seamlessly across channels. Aberdeen's 2012 Analyst Insight on the Omni-Channel Retail Experience explains how your competitors make that happen – and how you can too! This $399 value is now yours free. Download the report now! |
 - Target, Macy's executives share insights
Finance chiefs from Target and Macy's weighed in on J.C. Penney's recent changes at a recent conference, before offering some insights into what's working at their own stores. "The regular-price [women's apparel] goods are selling well. It's a little harder to get rid of the clearance goods, but regular price gives us some hope that it's getting better," said Macy's CFO Karen Hoguet. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (5/22) - TV manufacturers push retailers to rein in discounts
Sony and Samsung are pushing consumer electronics retailers to lessen their dependence on discounts with policies that prohibit the merchants from advertising or selling TVs for less than the prices manufacturers set. The moves, designed to shore up profits, also may help Best Buy and other brick-and-mortar retailers compete against growing online competition. The Wall Street Journal (5/22)  | Email marketing in a complex world
Experts estimate that approximately 20 percent of emails never make it to the inbox. Read this white paper to see how a focused approach and relevant content can drive customer actions, build communities and extend the reach of your brand. |
 - SORO: Sales are growing faster on tablets
Tablet-based sales are growing twice as fast as sales made via smartphones, and average tablet sales are comparable to sales in brick-and-mortar stores, according to a new report from Shop.org and Forrester Research. "We expect smartphone shopping adoption rates to stay low but fully believe tablet sales will continue to change how retailers garner the attention of new and current customers," said Vicki Cantrell, executive director of Shop.org. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (5/23), MobileCommerceDaily.com (5/23) - How one retailer uses RFID to tailor music to jean styles
Australian fashion retailer Cotton On has launched a feature called Try On Your Sound at a store near Brisbane, using RFID technology to select and play music chosen to go with the style of jeans the shopper is trying on. "It gives shoppers a unique in-store experience that will be different for every individual, according to taste," said marketing manager Mark Coombes. RFID Journal (5/22)  | Learn how a multi-layered data security solution, including encryption and tokenization, protects data in transit, in use and at rest. When combined, these two technologies provide a powerful method for securing sensitive data wherever it exists. Get proof here. |
 | Policy & Government Affairs |  |  | | |  |  | 10 Principles for Building an Effective Human Capital Plan
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| NRF News | |  | | - NRF launches nationwide campaign on sales tax fairness
Through grassroots advocacy, targeted Capitol Hill visits, and a series of road shows across the country, NRF has launched an intensive mobilization campaign to educate lawmakers and the public that a sales tax system which exempts online sales is hurting local communities and job creation. "Over the next 60 days, NRF will engage and mobilize the retail industry in support of a national solution so every retailer -- regardless of whether they sell their merchandise online, through the mail or in a store on Main Street -- can compete on a level playing field," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. Read more. - Register by Friday and save $200 on NRF's Loss Prevention Conference
Join thousands of the brightest retail loss prevention professionals, solution providers and law enforcement agencies of all levels June 20 to 22 in New Orleans. This year’s conference features three days of educational programming, more than 200 solution providers in the EXPO, and networking opportunities with peers, mall security, law enforcement and other partners. The deadline to register at the standard rate for NRF's Loss Prevention Conference & EXPO is Friday, May 25. Learn more or register.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Equity firm to pay $296 million for Benihana
Private equity firm Angelo. Gordon & Co. plans to acquire Miami-based Benihana for about $296 million, or $16.30 per share, in a deal that will take the Japanese restaurant operator private. The company, which also operates the RA Sushi and Haru chains, has remodeled stores and boosted service levels, helping it achieve a 6% rise in same-store sales last year. The Miami Herald/Bloomberg (free registration) (5/23), The Wall Street Journal (5/22) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Marketing Manager/Media Buyer | West Marine | Watsonville, CA | | Vice President of Marketing and Creative | Wisteria | Dallas, TX | | Senior Director/Director of Store Operations & Customer Service | BevMo! | Concord, CA | | Assistant Vice President, Allocation | dressbarn | Suffern/border line Mahwah, NJ , NY | | Divisional Private Brand Manager--Consumables/HBA | Shopko | Green Bay, WI, WI | | Buyer | Bed, Bath & Beyond | Union, NJ | | Director of Merchandise Planning (General Merchandise) | Meijer | Grand Rapids, MI | | eCommerce Monetization Manager | Meijer | Grand Rapids, MI | | Director of Real Estate | Burlington Coat Factory | Los Angeles, CA | | Merchandise Planner | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Retail Operations Manager | Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Waltham, MA | | Senior DBA - SQL Server - Oracle | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Merchandise Buyer - Multiple Categories | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI | | Cosmetics Buyer (Experience Required) | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Merchandise Planner | Kohl's Department Stores | Menomonee Falls, WI | | Selling Manager - Palm Beach, FL | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Beach, FL | | Vice President Real Estate | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Digital/Shopper Planning Director | TracyLocke | Wilton, CT | | Merchant – Softlines | Golfsmith International | Austin, TX | | Senior Vice President, Human Resources | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Direct Marketing Campaign Developer | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Circulation and Marketing Analyst | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Senior Director of Quality and Product Safety | Walmart | Shenzhen, China | | Senior Buyer - Home/Furniture | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Merchandise Planner | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, FL | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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