 | April 26, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Borders requests more time to review 92 store leases
Borders asked a bankruptcy court judge this week for more time to evaluate the performance of 92 stores before it makes the decision whether to renew or reject the leases. The bookseller, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in February, has already announced plans to close 227 stores nationwide but expects to assume most of the leases on the 92 stores under review, a spokeswoman said. The Hartford Courant (Conn.) (4/25)       - Retailers scramble to keep up with societies' shifting values
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA recently took heat in Italy for an ad campaign that appeared to endorse gay marriage, and retail chains in the U.S. have received similar flak for appearing to take a stand on controversial social issues. "By and large what retailers do is ultimately take the cue from their customers and try to keep their finger on the pulse," says NRF's Scott Krugman. "Retailers don't take these decisions lightly. Passions run deep." SmartMoney.com/Pay Dirt blog (4/25)  | Discover what risks could be lurking in your vacant commercial property with Zurich's guide 'Empty building, full of risk: Protecting your vacant commercial properties'. Click here for your FREE download! |
 | Retail trends |  | | | - Q-and-A: The rise of in-store marketing
Retailers are investing in in-store marketing campaigns that move beyond traditional point-of-sale signage as smartphone-armed shoppers use their gadgets to access product information and compare prices, says Dina Howell, who spent 22 years marketing P&G products. The biggest mistake marketers are making, she says, is creating different campaigns for different media rather than promoting a consistent message across all channels. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (4/25) - Philadelphia airport comes to resemble a mall
Philadelphia International airport boasts 165 stores, restaurants and other concessions, up from just 22 in 1994. Airport officials say they are constantly moving to upgrade their retail offerings as leases expire and there are opportunities to bring in new tenants. The airport is the latest example of a nationwide trend to improve the quality of -- and revenue from -- airport concessions. The Philadelphia Inquirer (4/24)  | Business Platinum Card®
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  - Mall owners try to improve shopping experience via apps
Simon Property Group, Westfield Group and Glimcher Realty Trust are among the major mall operators that are trying out applications with navigational tools and sale and discount offers. Simon uses Shopkick's app in about half of its 338 U.S. locations and is working on its own version with group discounts, and Westfield in 2010 launched an app for its 55 U.S. locations, while Glimcher is aiming to roll out its version in time for back-to-school shopping. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (4/26)  | Akamai - The Right Partner with the Right Solution
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| NRF News | | | | - Save the date for NRF's Washington Leadership Conference
Whether you're a big box manager, independent retailer, chain restaurateur or state association executive, your voice matters and needs to be heard. Bringing together retail industry leaders and policymakers, NRF will host its 76th annual Washington Leadership Conference June 20 to 22 in our nation's capital. We know retail is important -- let's make it more important to those on Capitol Hill. Learn more. - What you need to know about tablet shoppers
Digital retailers are only beginning to get a glimpse into what the introduction of the tablet means to retail. Based on a recent BIGresearch survey of almost 25,000 consumers, there are five key trends that highlight how tablet and smartphone owners shop and use digital resources. Shop.org's Fiona Swerdlow details the survey data to paint a picture of the new mobile consumer. Read more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Popeyes expansion plan banks on existing franchisees
Popeyes is romancing existing franchisees rather than courting new ones as it seeks to expand in existing markets and add new ones, says development vice president Greg Vojnovic. About 75% of the chicken chain's growth comes from operators already in the system. "Most companies, from what I'm aware of, recruit many new franchisees and put new blood in their pipeline. We like folks that have invested their time and wealth into the pipeline." QSRWeb.com (4/25) - Subway's green programs include sustainable signage
Subway has instituted several new sustainability practices, including the introduction of "green" menu panels made of material that's easy to recycle or compost. Additionally, the chain has moved to using more products made of recycled materials, from napkins and sandwich wraps to mop heads. QSRWeb.com (4/25)  | |  | | | | |  |  General Manager, Retail E-Commerce & Catalog | Smithsonian Enterprises | Washington, DC | | Manager IS Data Center & Wintel | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Buyer - Mens Outdoor/Sportswear | Bealls Department Stores | Bradenton, FL | | Flagship Store Manager | MacKenzie-Childs | New York, NY | | Director of Store Operations | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | Retail Store Manager | Kitty Hawk Kites/Kitty Hawk Surf Company | Rodanthe, NC | | Director of Campaign Analysis | Chico's FAS, Inc. | Fort Myers, FL | | Marketing Manager Coupon Team | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Senior Manager, Site Planning | Target | 55402, MN | | Business Process Consultant Target.com | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | | |  | |  |
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