 | September 24, 2010 | News for the retail industry |  |  | | - Casey's investors hinder Couche-Tard's hostile takeover bid
Shareholders in Casey's General Stores, which owns more than 1,500 U.S. convenience stores, rejected all of the directors nominated by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard. Instead, the investors overwhelmingly re-elected Casey's entire board, which is weighing takeover bids from Couche-Tard and 7-Eleven. Bloomberg (9/23)       - SUPERVALU vows emission reduction
SUPERVALU has set a goal of cutting its greenhouse gas emissions 10% by the end of 2012. The chain, the first major retailer to join the Climate Savers program of the World Wildlife Fund, plans to improve fleet efficiency, switch to LED-based lights and cover refrigerated cases at night. Progressive Grocer (9/22) , Drug Store News (9/22) - FreshDirect is looking to expand
 Rick Braddock, CEO of FreshDirect, said the online grocer has "paid our dues" and is ready to expand to new markets. "We are raising money for the expansion and when we get that we will announce the location of the expansion," he said. Google/The Associated Press (9/23) - Costco strives for growth in Australia
U.S.-based discount retailer Costco saw its Melbourne store take in $9 million in sales and membership fees in its first two weeks. The company's American parent has been investing in its Australian business and is striving to find growth Down Under amid a growing number of foreign and domestic competitors. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) (9/24)  | 2010 has been a transition year for retail. Moving forward, will you survive — or thrive? Right now, your competitors are planning strategies to take full advantage of post-recession trends. Learn what they're doing and how you can get ahead — in service, marketing, POS, mobility and channel integration — with Boston Retail Partner's 11th Annual POS Benchmarking Survey. Get your copy now! | - Farmers markets fight to protect brand
Supermarkets selling fruit and vegetables at their entrances have used "Farmers Market" in their marketing to consumers. Representatives of farmers markets in the Pacific Northwest are growing increasingly dismayed over recent moves, including one store's display of mangoes, which are not optimal for Washington's weather. The Wall Street Journal (9/24) - Luxury designers are still skeptical of online selling
Despite recent moves by houses including Burberry, which aired video of recent catwalk shows on its website, many upscale couture companies are still dragging their feet when it comes to e-commerce. "Luxury brands obtain premium prices by creating an aura around their products. On the Web, it's much harder to create this aura," said one industry analyst. CNN (9/23) | Policy & Government Affairs |  |  | | |  |  | When the dotcom bubble burst in 2000, it took the Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) industry with it. Ten years later NEPs are experiencing resurgent growth and are finding themselves challenged by a new set of market conditions. This complimentary whitepaper explores how to survive these challenges and the next wave of consolidation among NEPs. |
| NRF News | | | | - Macy's, Wal-Mart, Toys R Us ramp up holiday hiring
While consumers may not be thinking about the holidays yet, retailers such as Macy's, Jo-Ann Stores, Wal-Mart and Toys R Us and Spirit have already begun their seasonal hiring initiatives. According to NRF data derived by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, retailers hired more than 453,000 seasonal employees last year -- far more than the 231,000 they brought in during the 2008 financial crisis. What will the 2010 season hold? Read more. - Bigger and better: Shop.org expecting more than 3,000 at next week's Summit
Attendee registration has surpassed 3,000 for this year's Annual Summit with almost 150 retail teams heading to Dallas for next week's event, and anyone who's anyone in multichannel or e-commerce will be in attendance. This week, Shop.org added execs from Google, eBay, Whole Foods, Best Buy and Patagonia to the Summit agenda. Haven't registered yet? It's not too late. The standard registration deadline ends today. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Starbucks backs off vow to absorb higher coffee prices
Starbucks said it plans to raise the prices on some larger and harder-to-make coffee drinks in the face of soaring prices on green Arabica coffee beans and volatile commodity pricing on dairy products, sugar and cocoa. The chain, which last month resolved not to raise prices, also said it plans to maintain or lower prices on certain other drinks, including some espresso beverages. The Wall Street Journal (9/23) - Naked Pizza's Jeff Leach shares secrets to making healthier pie
For Naked Pizza's Jeff Leach, creating a better-for-you product while keeping prices in line meant moving past the organics-versus-conventional debate. Instead, he says, Naked Pizza created an offering that's free of chemicals, uses healthier oils and has a crust made from a recipe of grains and seeds rather than white flour. PizzaMarketplace.com (9/22)  | |  | | | | | | |  |  Human Resources Director, Merchant Development | Wal-Mart | Bentonville, AR | | Retail Solution/Application Consultant | MicroStrategy | Chicago, IL | | Director of Merchandising | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Web Analytics Manager | Neiman Marcus | Dallas, TX | | Inventory Accountant - Intermediate | Follett Higher Education Group | Oak Brook, IL | | Database Marketing Analyst | CSN Stores, LLC | Boston, MA | | Sales Forecast Manager | Carolina Pad | Charlotte, NC | | Head of eBusiness Operations | Crate and Barrel | Northbrook, IL | | Manager, Strategic Retail Pricing | CVS Caremark | Woonsocket, RI | | Online Buyer - Home Electronics | Sears | Hoffman Estates, IL | | Analyst | Oakley, Inc | Foothill Ranch, CA | | Manager of Children's Product Development | The TJX Companies, Inc. | Framingham, MA | | North America Retail Accounting Manager | Nike, Inc. | Portland, OR | | eCommerce Web Buyer | Belk | Charlotte, NC | | Website Analyst | Follett Higher Education Group | Oak Brook, IL | | Director of Strategic Pricing | Guitar Center | Westlake Village, CA | | Category Manager | CVS Caremark | Woonsocket, RI | | Principal Business Consultant | Oracle Corporation | Atlanta, GA | | Chief Merchandising Officer | Vanity | Fargo, ND | | Innovation Leader - Maximizer | Hallmark Cards | Kansas City, MO | | VP of Business Systems & Process Implementation / Administration | Dick's Sporting Goods | Pittsburgh, PA | | Retail Buyer | University Co-operative Society, Inc | Austin, TX | | | |  | |  | |
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