  | June 7, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Nordstrom touts prospects for U.S. growth
Unlike some high-end retailers that see the U.S. market as overbuilt, Nordstrom sees potential for domestic expansion, especially when it comes to the company's Nordstrom Rack outlet chain, chief financial officer Michael Koppel said this week. The chain is also making significant investments in its online retail efforts and eyeing opportunities to expand into Canada, he said. The Wall Street Journal (6/6)       | How can you quantify the hidden impact of mobile on purchases, purchase intent, loyalty and retention?
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- Claire's taps former Disney Stores executive for CEO post
Claire's Stores has named former Disney Stores Worldwide President James D. Fielding as its new chief executive officer, effective June 18. Fielding succeeds Eugene Kahn, who left the accessories chain in January; his resume also includes stints at J. Peterman, Gap and Dayton Hudson. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (6/6) - How The Bay raised its cool factor to boost sales
 Hudson's Bay had an image problem to overcome when Bonnie Brooks took over as president in 2008, as shoppers complained of too few staffers on the floor, Brooks told attendees at a recent industry event. To remedy the situation and boost The Bay's appeal to younger shoppers, the retailer gave both its merchandise lineup and its visible store staff an image makeover. "Tattoos would be allowed, all kinds of things that were previously unheard of in a department store." Financial Post (Canada) (6/6) - Kenneth Cole to buy out shareholders
Designer Kenneth Cole will pay shareholders $15.25 per share to acquire the balance of his namesake company, Kenneth Cole Productions, the company said Wednesday. Cole, who has a 46% equity stake and controls 89% of the voting stock, plans to take the company private. The Wall Street Journal (6/6)  | Business Analytics: Optimizing Your Operations
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 - Survey: Consumers to spend more on Father's Day
U.S. consumers are expected to spend about $2.3 billion on dad this Father's day, up from $2 billion last year, with special outings topping the gift list, according to an NRF survey. Americans spend more on Mother's Day, but the gap has narrowed in recent years, the survey found. Chicago Sun-Times (6/7) - Apparel retailers to spend billions on capital improvements
U.S. apparel chains including Express and Finish Line will spend a collective $35 billion on capital improvements this year, more than any year since the recession hit, according to Fitch Ratings. Retailers are pulling back from opening new stores and are investing in upgrades tailored to today's digitally connected customers in an effort to boost sales at existing stores. Bloomberg Businessweek (6/7) - What qualities do today's retail leaders need to succeed?
E-commerce is growing fast, but few of the industry's leaders come from pure-play online retail backgrounds -- instead, executives come from a variety of background but share several key qualities, including the ability to build a strong brand, writes headhunter Les Berglass. Forbes (6/6)  | Download Forrester Research, Inc.'s April 2012 report: SMB eCommerce Solutions 2012, A Guide To Selecting Your eCommerce Solution, and learn which SMB eCommerce solution you should consider for your business. Click here for your complimentary copy. |
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| NRF News |  |  | | - NRF President and CEO kicks off Global E-Commerce Summit in Barcelona
Before a full house of e-commerce experts from across the world, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay gave opening remarks at the fourth annual Global E-Commerce Summit this week in Barcelona. Sharing a few statistics to put online growth of the United States and Europe in perspective, Shay challenged the audience to remain on the cutting edge of omnichannel retail. "The world is changing, and it's up to us to continue to imagine the next great thing for our customers. If we don't someone else will," Shay said. Read more. Shop.org Blog (6/6) - Last call: Retail's BIG Show 2013 call for speakers ends tomorrow
Do you have what it takes to take retail's biggest stage? June 8 is the deadline to submit your proposal to speak at the 2013 NRF Annual Convention & EXPO. The event features more than 130 education programs and attracts more than 25,500 attendees. Submit your proposal now to be a part of retail's biggest, most important event. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Ruby Tuesday chief resigns after 40 years
Ruby Tuesday chairman and CEO Sandy Beall will step down after 40 years with the restaurant company, the company said Wednesday. The casual dining chain will launch a nationwide search to replace Beall, who plans to stay on until a successor is named. The Wall Street Journal (6/6) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Sr. Merchandise Planner | BevMo! | Concord, CA | | Senior Director/Director of Store Operations & Customer Service | BevMo! | Concord, CA | | Director of Eastbay Brand | Footlocker.com/Eastbay | Wausau, WI | | Assistant Vice President, Allocation | dressbarn | Suffern/border line Mahwah, NJ , NY | | Senior Director of Merchandising | Francesca's Collections | Houston, TX | | Sr. Analyst, Customer Analytics | REI | Kent, WA | | Senior Buyer - Home/Furniture | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Marketing Director - NYC Store | Saks Fifth Avenue | New York, NY | | 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 | | Manager, Information Systems Internal Audit | PetSmart, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ | | Real Estate Manager | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Divisional Private Brand Manager--Consumables/HBA | Shopko | Green Bay, WI, WI | | Buyer | Bed, Bath & Beyond | Union, NJ | | Buyer | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | Merchandise Manager - Accessories / Footwear | Hanna Andersson | Portland, OR | | Experienced Retail/Wine Managers | Total Wine & More | Dallas - Fort Worth, TX | | Associate Buyer | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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