| January 20, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Joe Fresh plans to open 20 stores in Canada
Joe Fresh, the clothing brand now sold in Loblaw superstores, plans four stand-alone stores this year in Canada, and eventually will open 20. The stores will help raise the profile of Joe Fresh and will be a test of its competitive ability, according to industry experts. "It will add to their brand cachet," said Kaileen Millard-Ruff of Synovate Canada. "Other brands, like Nike, Hanes and Levis, found by opening their own stores, they could build brand loyalty." The Toronto Star/The Canadian Press (1/19)        | RSR Retail Ecommerce Benchmark Survey Results 2011 - Learn how winning retailers connect with the new online consumer. More price comparisons, coupon searches, the social media and mobile explosions will move Ecommerce front and center. Join Nikki Baird of RSR for the key findings and how they should impact your 2011 investment plans. Register Now | - Merchants hope holiday gift cards boost January sales
Retailers hope to boost sales this month as shoppers redeem the gift cards they received in December, but some sources say redemption rates in January may fall compared to last year as more adults hang onto the plastic until the right bargain comes along. Merchants don't book gift cards as sales until they're redeemed. Gift cards "are of huge importance to retailers ... because it's a walking advertisement for the store," says NRF's Maureen Riehl. "It says, 'Please come and visit our store'... in a format that can fit in your wallet." USA TODAY (1/19) - Post-recession outfits do double duty
High-end designers and mainstream apparel merchants are creating more pieces that can be worn more than one way, to appeal to cost-conscious fashion fans looking to maintain a creative wardrobe. New offerings include Rachel Pally's $80 five-in-one dress at Target and a Victoria's Secret dress that doubles as a jumpsuit. The New York Times (free registration) (1/19)  | Sell smart and boost revenue. Find out how better sales intelligence can help put your sales organization on top. LexisNexis® can help you gather the business intelligence you need to support your selling process, find better leads, close more deals, and grow your business. Click here to learn more. |
 - New tech tools let small businesses take credit cards
 New tools such as Square, a tiny scanner that hooks up to iPads, iPhones and Android phones, provide small merchants and service businesses with an affordable method for processing credit-card payments. Square's founders launched the device in October and say the company now processes millions of dollars in weekly transactions. National Public Radio (1/18)  | Unsure how to respond on Facebook?
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 - Call a CPA, then call your banker
Looking for a small-business loan? Research shows that an audit by a certified public accountant can significantly boost your chance of approval -- and decrease the cost of that capital. For an average-size loan of $3.3 million, audited businesses save about $23,000 because of lower interest rates, according to a study from the University of Chicago. The Wall Street Journal (1/13) - Don't turn off your brain when you hire a consultant
As a business owner, you're required to know a little bit about a lot, so when you bring in a consultant, you might be tempted to breathe a sigh of relief and assume you can leave the thinking to the pros. But Gladys Edmunds writes that that would be a mistake: "You are never wasting time when you are learning things that will take some of the complications out of reaching success in any area of your life." USA TODAY (1/19)  | Drive company revenue by simplifying IT strategies.
Investments in IT are often seen as key to supporting core business operations. Microsoft Online Services offers technology solutions outfitted for small to mid-size companies that will free up resources and help employees focus on what matters most. Download this free whitepaper to find out more! |
| NRF News |  | | | - Ninth annual Retail Horizons report released today
The ninth annual "Retail Horizons: Benchmarks for 2010, Forecasts for 2011" report released today by the NRF Foundation and KPMG shows that 41% of retailers surveyed say their companies intend to increase domestic store expansions in 2011, up from 25% in 2010. The report also shows retailers will be intent on expanding their businesses and improving customer insight capabilities in 2011. Read more. - Register for Innovate 2011
Innovate is back -- back in San Francisco, March 8 to 10, and back with business-changing ideas. Last year's inaugural Retail Innovation & Marketing Conference sold out; so make sure you register soon to secure your place. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Parent company puts Arby's up for sale
Wendy's/Arby's said it is exploring strategic alternatives that is likely to result in a sale of the Arby's chain, which would allow the company to focus its resources on expanding the better-performing Wendy's brand in the U.S. and overseas. Arby's, known for its roast beef sandwiches, has trailed Wendy's in performance and is expected to announce its first quarterly same-store sales increase since 2006. The Wall Street Journal (1/20) , Reuters (1/20) - McDonald's signs on as NHL's lead U.S. partner
McDonald's signed a one-year agreement to be the lead U.S. partner for the National Hockey League, making it the main sponsor of NBC's upcoming six-hour special, "Hockey Day In America." The chain has maintained its sponsorships during the downturn, including an eight-year agreement with the Olympics that will put the company front and center at next year's Games in London. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (1/19) | Career Track | | | |  | |  | | | | |  |  Asset Protection Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Beverly Hills, CA | | Loss Prevention Manager-PowerMax Warehouse-McCalla, Ala | OfficeMax | McCalla, AL | | Vice President - Divisional Merchandise Manager | The Vitamin Shoppe | North Bergen, NJ | | Systems Analyst-Merchandising Applications | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Manager IS Data Center & Wintel | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Senior Program Manager | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Planogram Specialist | Exchange (Army Air Force Exchange Serivce) | Dallas, TX | | Operational Initiatives Manager | Ross Stores, Inc. | Pleasanton, CA | | Store Operations Manager - dd's DISCOUNTS | Ross Stores, Inc. | Pleasanton, CA | | Manager of New Store Openings & Operations | Ross Stores, Inc. | Pleasanton, CA | | Corporate Recruiter - Merchandising and Retail | Meijer | Grand Rapids, MI | | Program Analyst/Logistics | Marine Corps Exchanges/Headquarters Marine Corps | Quantico, VA | | Chief Merchant/General Merchandise Manager | Moosejaw Mountaineering | Madison Heights, MI | | Vice President of Supply Chain & Replenishment | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Merchandise Data Analyst | Marine Corps Exchanges/Headquarters Marine Corps | Quantico, VA | | Associate Buyer - International & Offshore Markets (Bilingual Spanish required) | OfficeMax | Naperville, IL | | Divisional Merchandising Manager - Men's Sportswear | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, Florida, FL | | Divisional Merchandising Manager - Home Decor & Gifts | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, FL | | Lead Analyst, Paid Search | Target Corporation | Minneapolis, MN | | VP of Marketing | Teavana | Atlanta - Buckhead, GA | | Senior Manager, Site Planning | Target Corporation | Minneapolis, MN | | | |  | |  |
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