  | July 10, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Equity investor acquires majority stake in Sundance Holdings
Private equity firm Brentwood Associates has bought a majority stake in multichannel specialty retailer Sundance Holdings Group, founded in 1989 by Robert Redford as Sundance Catalog. In addition to online and catalog sales, Sundance operates retail stores in California and Colorado. "There's clearly an opportunity for 15-plus stores over next couple of years," said Brentwood partner Eric Reiter. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (7/9)       | How can you quantify the hidden impact of mobile on purchases, purchase intent, loyalty and retention?
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- Target, Neiman Marcus to team on holiday designer collection
Neiman Marcus and Target will come together for the holidays with a collection from 24 designers that will be available at all stores in both chains. The pieces from well-known brands including Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam and Diane von Furstenberg will go on sale Dec. 1, and range in price from $7.99 to $499.99, with most selling for less than $60. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (7/10) - How HBC is reinvigorating 2 department store brands
Hudson's Bay Co. has been working to prove that two of North America's oldest department store brands aren't obsolete. Under President Bonnie Brooks, the company has invested significantly in proving that The Bay and Lord & Taylor are relevant to today's consumers. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (7/9)  | Considering outsourcing key HR functions? Examine data from nearly 170 small to mid-size companies and get quantitative data to support the validity of how outsourcing these functions can produce positive business results. Get the free report now! |
 - Report: Department stores are "most pressured"
U.S. department stores lost market share to specialty stores and discount chains during the past decade, marking a 2.2% collective decline in sales even as total retail sales rose 4%, according to an analysis from Fitch Ratings. It wasn't bad news for all, the report found -- Kohl's and Macy's booked strong growth. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (7/9) - Cash-strapped grads shift to discount shopping
College graduates who traditionally have fueled consumer spending on clothing and gadgets are finding themselves underemployed and struggling to make ends meet in a slow economy. As a result, they're shopping more at discounters including TJ Maxx and Marshalls and less at Victoria's Secret and Macy's, according to an analysis from Kantar Media. Bloomberg (7/10)  | Could you get more ROI from CRM?
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 - Costco debuts mobile app to boost online sales
Costco launched its first mobile application this week, a move that's part of the warehouse giant's push to boost its share of e-commerce. The chain is the second largest U.S. retailer behind Wal-Mart, but it lags behind competitors when it comes to online retail. Forbes (7/9)  | Policy & Government Affairs |  |  | | - Wash. retailers put after-tax price on liquor
Retailers in Washington state are responding to customer demand and adding tax information to price tags of liquor. "We learned very quickly it's tricky and difficult for people to figure out," said John McKay, executive vice president of Costco Wholesale. Large retailers have been allowed to sell liquor since June 1, but customers were struggling to figure out the tax, which is 20.5%, plus a liter tax that varies with the size of the bottle. The Seattle Times (7/6)  | Get a jump on Retail's BIG Show
Retail's biggest event is back in New York City next year, January 13-16. Register before August 10, and take advantage of the lowest possible rates. Attracting 25,500+ last year, this is the one place where the industry's best come together each year. Register now. |
| NRF News | | | | - Why online retail can expect a major shift around 2015
Understanding the pattern of where the Internet has come from is critical in preparing for the technological changes ahead. Gearing up for his keynote speech at the Shop.org Annual Summit in Denver, Liberty Media's SVP Michael Zeisser discusses his growth from a humble student of the Internet industry to a prolific manager of retail e-commerce company portfolios, and shares where he thinks digital commerce is headed next. Read more. Shop.org Blog (6/7) - Make your voice heard: Tell Congress to support sensible health care reform
Less than two weeks after the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, the U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote tomorrow to repeal the entire law. NRF supports sensible health care reform, and the ACA does more harm than good to the industry – hindering employers' ability to provide affordable health care to employees and their families. Now is the time to let Congress know how this law as it currently stands could negatively impact the retail industry and jobs. Act now or learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Behind the scenes with Dunkin's head chef
 Stan Frankenthaler is a James Beard Award-winning chef whose upscale Blue Room and Salamander restaurants in Boston drew a thriving following until he left for the executive chef post at Dunkin' Brands five years ago. "You know, when you step back and look at the restaurant industry, you can chart a movement from fine dining all the way to [fast food] and in the other direction, too." The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (7/8)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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