| June 8, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Best Buy founder abruptly resigns from board
Best Buy founder Richard Schulze resigned as chairman of the board and director on Thursday and said he'll explore options for his 20% equity stake in the company. His departure raises speculation about the retailer's future, but will also give the board a freer hand to hire a new CEO with the vision to reinvent the struggling consumer electronics giant, analysts say. The Wall Street Journal (6/7)       | How can you quantify the hidden impact of mobile on purchases, purchase intent, loyalty and retention?
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 - Look to Hispanic women for shopping trends, research says
Hispanic women are avid bargain hunters who shop at dollar and discount stores and use technology including mobile devices and online searches, according to WSL/Strategic Retail. "Hispanic women are an important population to watch as early adopters of the future of shopping," said President Candace Corlett. "To achieve the American dream of having it all, Hispanic women shop more creatively than other demographics, utilizing every savings opportunity to get what their families need at the lowest price." Progressive Grocer (6/6)  | Could you get more ROI from CRM?
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 - P&G brings mobile shopping to NYC and Chicago
Procter & Gamble's @PGMobile truck is traveling around New York City, giving residents an opportunity to scan QR codes with their mobile phones to order P&G products from Wal-Mart Stores. Similar QR codes will be on display at bus shelters in Chicago. "People have yet to really adopt buying consumables online," said P&G spokesman Tim Marrin. "We think having free delivery, and getting this message out to urban shoppers who don't have access to Wal-Mart stores, is a great first start." MediaPost Communications/Online Media Daily (6/7), Drug Store News (6/7)  | Experian/Moody's Analytics Small Business Credit Index — "The Q1 analysis has shown that small businesses are finally getting some relief from the credit crunch that has plagued many of them since the Great Recession," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. Download the report now! |
 | Policy & Government Affairs |  |  | | |  | - Lawmakers debate fairness of CARD Act
New laws regulating credit cards that took effect last year require issuers to consider individual income instead of household income, a provision that retailers and some members of Congress say unfairly penalizes stay-at-home parents. "Historically, credit card issuers have been able to make informed decisions on applicants over the age of 21 and their ability to repay using their years of repayment behavior," said Charming Shoppes' Kirk Simme, who testified on behalf of NRF. The State Journal (Charleston, W.Va.) (6/7)  | Download Forrester Research, Inc.'s April 2012 report: SMB eCommerce Solutions 2012, A Guide To Selecting Your eCommerce Solution written by Brian K. Walker. Learn which SMB eCommerce solution you should consider for your business. For example, Forrester expects to see the advent of full-service offerings such as Amazon's suite of solutions. Download your complimentary copy now. |
| NRF News | |  | | - NRF's Loss Prevention Conference: There's an app for that
Loss prevention professionals understand the importance of having instant access to information at their fingertips. That's why the mobile app for NRF's Loss Prevention Conference & EXPO, June 20 to 22 in New Orleans, is an all-in-one event guide, complete with session descriptions, speaker information, campus maps and more. Available on Apple and Android devices, the app can be used to create an event schedule in advance, take notes on sessions and more. Download the app. - How BJ's Wholesale Club upped the ante on video surveillance
As organized retail criminals get more sophisticated, so should retailers' technology to monitor and catch thieves in the store. In a June 14 STORES webinar, BJ's Vice President of Asset Projection Charles Delgado will explain the benefits and processes involved when selecting the right IP video surveillance system to maximize return on investment, as well as how the results can impact a company. Learn more or register.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - K-cup pods to be sold at Starbucks cafes
Participating Starbucks stores will begin selling 12-count packs of K-cup coffee pods for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' Keurig machines, a company official said. Starbucks had been selling the pods through third-party retailers, but will begin selling a medium-roast and a dark-roast blend in its stores as soon as next week, with more varieties to come in July. The Wall Street Journal (6/7) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Sr. Merchandise Planner | BevMo! | Concord, CA | | Senior Director/Director of Store Operations & Customer Service | BevMo! | Concord, CA | | Assistant Vice President, Allocation | dressbarn | Suffern/border line Mahwah, NJ , NY | | Director of Eastbay Brand | Footlocker.com/Eastbay | Wausau, WI | | Sr. Site Manager, Shopping Experience | Apple, Inc. | Cupertino, CA | | Alterations Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Huntington Station, NY | | Merchandise Planner | Gorsuch | Vail, CO | | Human Resources Director (Talent Development Director) | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | | Senior Director of Merchandising | Francesca's Collections | Houston, TX | | Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM) | Perry Ellis International | Miami, FL | | Senior Buyer - Home/Furniture | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Retail Operations Manager | Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Waltham, MA | | Senior DBA - SQL Server - Oracle | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Vice President Real Estate | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Digital/Shopper Planning Director | TracyLocke | Wilton, CT | | 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 | | Direct Marketing Campaign Developer | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Circulation and Marketing Analyst | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Marketing Director - NYC Store | Saks Fifth Avenue | New York, NY | | Real Estate Manager | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Divisional Private Brand Manager--Consumables/HBA | Shopko | Green Bay, WI, WI | | Buyer | Bed, Bath & Beyond | Union, NJ | | Associate Buyer | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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