| September 17, 2010 | News for the retail industry |  |  | | - CEO: Express is back on the track to success
Express has weathered three decades as a popular apparel chain targeted at dressing trendy 20-something consumers. President and CEO Michael Weiss has been along for the ride, starting in the merchandising department in 1980 and rising quickly to a leadership role. In this profile, Weiss details his vision for the chain's future, which includes a new store prototype, more urban locations and plans to open about 30 new U.S. and Canadian stores annually. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (9/16)       - American Apparel aims to recoup cash with big end-of-summer sales
Struggling chain American Apparel has launched an aggressive end-of-summer sale strategy to try to bring much-needed cash through the door by appealing to newly frugal consumers, BNET reports. With items marked down as much as 50% and additional discounts available with online coupons, the chain hopes the strategy will help clean up its balance sheet and make way for newer, preppier styles. BNET/Retail Reality Check blog (9/16) - REI to open first New York City store next year
Outdoor recreation chain REI has selected a 39,000-square-foot site in New York's SoHo neighborhood as the spot for its first Manhattan store, the company said Thursday. Thousands of the city's residents already shop at the chain, either online or at stores in other states, the company said, and the growing popularity of bike riding and other active pursuits among Manhattan residents makes the time right, the company says. The New York Times (free registration) (9/16) - Dolce & Gabbana's new Milan store is unusual even for D&G
Dolce & Gabbana Spiga2, a new store opening this weekend in Milan, is unusual in that it will sell not only Dolce & Gabbana products but also clothing and other items from newer designers. Sophie Theallet, Martin Grant, Yigal Azruel and other designers, which would typically compete with Dolce & Gabbana, will be featured. The Wall Street Journal (9/16)  | Holiday email marketing made simple, with Emma.
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Get your free Email Holiday Guide now > | - Department stores beef up efforts to win younger customers
Department-store chains are gearing up to fight for the hearts and wallets of the next generation of consumers, after years of losing to specialty chains including H&M and Forever 21, the Chicago Tribune reports. Companies are using a variety of methods including online teen advisory panels and exclusive fast-fashion lines to overcome the image of department-store sameness and appeal to the under-25 set's passion for individual style. Chicago Tribune (9/16)  | 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! | - A/C ducts can boost in-store mobile reception
A team of researchers at North Carolina State University says it has discovered a method for stores to beef up cell reception as they seek to increase the use of mobile marketing and RFID technology. Ducts created for heating and air-conditioning systems can be set up to work as conduits between cellular towers and in-store mobile devices, the researchers say. StorefrontBacktalk (9/15)  | Supercharging the Online Channel
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| NRF News | | | | - Where to find the very latest on the Internet Sales Tax debate
NRF has long supported a level playing field where all retailers abide by the same tax rules regardless of whether they sell merchandise in a traditional store, through the mail or over the Internet. As a new resource for retailers, lawmakers, reporters, NRF has developed an Internet sales tax headquarters that compiles the latest news and legislative proposals on the issue. Visit the HQ. - NRF SmartStat: Sept. 17, 2010
 More than 40% of retail executives report they do not have the technology in place to support their company's talent management requirements and aspirations. Source: NRF's Retail Reference Center - Register now for NRF's Investigator's Network meetings
With meetings at the local, regional and national levels, NRF's Investigator's Network provides an invaluable opportunity for retail loss prevention executives, shopping center security, and law enforcement officials to share information critical to the prevention of retail theft. Regional meetings in September and October will be held in Virginia, Massachusetts, California, New York and Texas. Register or view the full schedule.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Lone Star reportedly shutters 19 steakhouse locations
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon reportedly has closed 19 under-performing restaurants in several U.S. markets, leaving the chain with 112 eateries in 31 states. Lone Star is owned by an affiliated company of Lone Star Funds, a Dallas-based company that also controls the Sullivan's, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, and Texas Land & Cattle Co. chains. Nation's Restaurant News (free registration) (9/15) - Krispy Kreme taps former Fuddruckers executive as new CMO
Krispy Kreme has named Dwayne Chambers as its new chief marketing officer, effective Sept. 27. Chambers' 20-year career includes marketing stints at a long list of quickservice and fast-casual chains, including Red Robin, Sonic and Noodles & Co., and he served as senior marketing vice president at Fuddruckers. Food Business Review (9/15)  | |  | | | | | | |  |  Retail Solution/Application Consultant | MicroStrategy | Chicago, IL | | Director of Merchandising | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Category Manager | CVS Caremark | Woonsocket, RI | | Manager, Strategic Retail Pricing | CVS Caremark | Woonsocket, RI | | 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 | | Online Buyer - Home Electronics | Sears | Hoffman Estates, IL | | Analyst | Oakley, Inc | Foothill Ranch, CA | | North America Retail Accounting Manager | Nike, Inc. | Portland, OR | | e-Commerce Retail Manager | AutoZone, Inc. | Memphis, TN | | Manager of Children's (Kids) Product Development | TJX Companies | Boston, MA | | SR. Pet Product Development Design Specialist | TJX Companies | Boston, MA | | Director of Strategic Pricing | Guitar Center | Westlake Village, CA | | Principal Business Consultant | Oracle Corporation | Atlanta, GA | | Chief Merchandising Officer | Vanity | Fargo, ND | | 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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