 | September 16, 2010 | News for the retail industry |  |  | | - Sam's Club redesign includes more fresh foods
A Sam's Club near Houston has been renovated and now sells prepared meals, imported cheeses and more fresh food. The revamp, which also includes wider aisles and lower shelves, is part of a national effort to remodel 150 stores in the Wal-Mart chain. Houston Chronicle (9/14)       - Wal-Mart reverts to wider assortment to reclaim shoppers
Slimming down the merchandise mix was a mistake that alienated a segment of Wal-Mart's core middle- and lower-income shoppers, a strategy the chain has since reversed, said U.S. division CEO Bill Simon. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs 17th Annual Retailing Conference, Simon also predicted a challenging holiday season, as consumers continue to grapple with economic uncertainty. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (9/15)  | Retail clothing store opportunities are leaking out of ZIP Code 92704. Do you know what's happening in your market? Get a free ESRI Retail MarketPlace Profile report from Business Analyst Online to understand supply and demand, and review the number of businesses by industry sector such as clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, and more. | - Merchants hope deals spur Halloween spending
Retailers are gearing up in the hopes that consumers will spend more on candy, costumes and home decor this Halloween. Chains are competing on price, including Target, whose costume collection starts at $12. While merchants got an earlier start this season, it's too soon to predict whether consumers will spend significantly, NRF says. "A lot can change between now and October," said NRF's Kathy Grannis. "We do know that customers are still very bargain hungry." The Detroit News (9/16) - Thieves focus on small electronics and cosmetics
Pocket-sized electronic gadgets and cosmetic products are among the categories most prized by shoplifters, experts say. The portability of the products make them easier to conceal and thieves are finding lucrative online re-sale outlets for the items. NRF warns consumers about buying cosmetics from online auction sites. "Many health and beauty products on these sites may have expired or be spoiled, posing real health risks to the buyer," said NRF's Joseph LaRocca. Minyanville.com (9/15) , Minyanville.com (9/15) - Slower retail expansion still brings new stores
New store openings have slowed along with the economy, but some chains are still in growth mode, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Expansion is largely coming from smaller and younger chains looking to reach new markets, and they're often finding deals on space as landlords aggressively compete to fill space and bring down higher vacancy rates. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (9/15)  | Gain Control of Your Most Expensive Resource
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 - Why you may not want to sell that franchise
Business owners considering setting up a franchise agreement should look for an experienced franchise attorney rather than trying to skimp on legal costs, advises Jeff Elgin. He noted that preparing the legal and accounting documentation to sell a franchise can cost $100,000 or more, so business owners might consider other alternatives such as a business alliance. Even then, they should consult with an attorney to make sure they comply with all state and federal regulations. Entrepreneur.com (9/13)  | ClearanceJobs recently published the 2010 Cleared Jobs Compensation Report. This year's report covers total compensation including salary, overtime, danger pay and bonuses, and is the most comprehensive survey of the defense industry. Make sure your security-cleared salary wages are in line with what cleared candidates are making these days. Get your free copy. |
 | NRF News |  | | | - How Wal-Mart is lifting supply chain value
Sustainability experts Jeff Rice from Wal-Mart and Jim Sullivan of SAP will discuss how to lift supply-chain value with forward-thinking environmental solutions during a Sept. 29 webinar presented by the Sustainable Retail Consortium and moderated by USA Today's Jayne O'Donnell. Webinar attendees also will review the top three sustainability challenges for 2011. Register now or learn more. - NRF SmartStat: Sept. 16, 2010
 August retail industry sales rose 0.5% seasonally adjusted over July and increased 3.0% unadjusted over last year. Source: NRF - Visual Merchandising Pavilion to launch at Retail's BIG Show
Can your company inspire decision makers to dream? The newest addition to NRF's centennial celebration -- the Visual Merchandising Pavilion -- will showcase innovative and inspiring visual merchandising products and solutions. As part of Retail's BIG Show EXPO, the pavilion will be open Jan. 10 and 11. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - CiCi's expects to add 500 new locations
CiCi's Pizza plans to open 500 additional restaurants during the next five to six years, and the pizza buffet chain recently made two new hires to help carry out the expansion plan, according to this report. CiCi's hired former Chili's executive Nancy Hampton as its chief marketing officer and industry veteran Bill Spae as its chief development officer. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (9/15) | Career Track | | | |  | |  | | | | | | |  |  Director of Merchandising | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Manager of Children's Product Development | The TJX Companies, Inc. | Framingham, MA | | eCommerce Web Buyer | Belk | Charlotte, NC | | Buyer - Childrens | The TJX Companies, Inc. | Los Angeles, CA | | Buyer - Big and Tall | The TJX Companies, Inc. | Framingham, MA | | Buyer | The TJX Companies | Framingham, MA | | North America Retail Accounting Manager | Nike, Inc. | Portland, OR | | Online Buyer - Home Electronics | Sears | Hoffman Estates, IL | | Analyst | Oakley, Inc | Foothill Ranch, CA | | Human Resources Director, Merchant Development | Wal-Mart | Bentonville, AR | | e-Commerce Retail Manager | AutoZone, Inc. | Memphis, TN | | Director of Strategic Pricing | Guitar Center | Westlake Village, CA | | Chief Merchandising Officer | Vanity | Fargo, ND | | Manager of Children's (Kids) Product Development | TJX Companies | Boston, MA | | SR. Pet Product Development Design Specialist | TJX Companies | Boston, MA | | Principal Business Consultant | Oracle Corporation | Atlanta, GA | | VP of Business Systems & Process Implementation / Administration | Dick's Sporting Goods | Pittsburgh, PA | | Business Systems Analyst | Nike | Portland, OR | | Senior Project Manager | Nike | Portland, OR | | | |  | |  | |
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