  | June 27, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
| - Wal-Mart to take over some Zellers leases from Target: Wal-Mart has sealed a deal to take over leases on up to 39 of the Zellers stores in Canada that Target doesn't want. In January, Target announced a $1.84 billion deal to take over leases on up to 220 Zellers stores and open between 100 and 150 Target stores in Canada in 2013 and 2014. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (6/27)
      - Target is going full steam ahead, CEO says
Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel speaks about changes in inventory, pricing and more during an interview with USA TODAY. Changes include more fresh food, higher-end clothing and housewares, and expansion in Canada. USA TODAY (6/26) - Workshop aims to help women, minority vendors sell at Macy's
Macy's four-and-a-half day "mini-retail MBA" boot camp is aimed at helping women- and minority-owned small businesses such as Monif C. Plus Sizes get big enough to sell their products in department and specialty stores. Boosting sales from these vendors is a win-win the company says. "They understand the customer because they are the customer," said Shawn Outler, group vice president of multicultural merchandising and vendor development. Crain's New York Business (6/26)  | |  | | | Do you have the recipe for retail success?
All it takes is four ingredients — WebSphere Commerce, Distributed Order Management, Store Associate Mobile and Smarter Checkout. Go to www.retailsuccessrecipe.com to learn how these Sterling products combine to create a fully-integrated shopping experience that sweetens sales and satisfies customers. | |  | |  |
- Rise in retail theft may signal economic recovery
Overall retail theft rose last year, according to NRF figures, aided by a larger amount of employee theft that some industry watchers say may be a sign of an economic recovery. During the recession, workers worried about keeping their jobs stayed on the straight and narrow but now might be taking more chances. CNNMoney.com (6/24) - Retailers create events, offer perks to entice shoppers
Whether its yoga classes at lululemon stores, free samples at Ulta or expanded grocery delivery services at Wal-Mart, retailers around the globe are striving to provide still-cautious shoppers with reasons to hit the stores, say experts gathered for a retail summit this week. "Retailers are having to work really hard to create events and occasions for shoppers to really come out and spend," said Natalie Berg, co-global research director at Planet Retail. Reuters (6/25) - Battling coupon stigma? Digital coupons may help
The downturn may have made it more acceptable for consumers to whip out stacks of coupons, but there's still a stigma attached for many who might be more likely to use discounts if they came in a discreet digital format. Digital deals are on the rise, but there are still drawbacks as stores sometimes struggle with the technology and shoppers balk at the lack of double-coupon offers they're used to with paper versions. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/26)   - Peeka sells discounted deals, pays businesses full price
 Peeka, an auction site that lets users bid on products including restaurant meals, drops the price each time a "peeker" passes on the deal, a service that appeals to the retail and restaurant partners because the businesses receive full asking price, says business director Adam Trent. Peeka plans to expand the service from national restaurant chains to local eateries in the next six months, he said. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Restaurants (6/27)  | Ad Compliance Best Practices Kit — Stay ahead of consumer concern and government regulation with TRUSTe. Gain an overview of what Behavioral Advertising (OBA) is, why it is important, and what your options are. Insights from the FTC, DAA, TRUSTe, Forbes, Publisher's Clearing House and more. Register Now. |
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| NRF News | | | | - Murders at N.Y. drugstore reminder to revisit active shooter policies
Four people -- including a 17-year-old young woman set to graduate from high school -- were killed in a robbery at a small New York drugstore on Father's Day by a man who entered the store to steal prescription drugs. In a recent blog post, NRF's Joe LaRocca sends condolences to the people affected and reminds retailers to create an active shooter policy with the hope they never have to use it. Read more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Taco Bell rolls out "Spend Less" summer campaign
Taco Bell has debuted a campaign aimed at budget-conscious 20-somethings looking for ways to cut costs and still enjoy the summer. The multichannel "Spend Less Summer" campaign includes TV spots featuring a character called "Mr. Responsibility" and a social media piece that will feature savings-themed videos from three young filmmakers. QSRMagazine.com (6/25)  | |  | | | | |  |  Retail Business Analyst | Claire's | Hoffman Estates, IL | | New Account Sales Representative | One Step Retail Solutions | Nationwide, United States | | Store Operations Analyst | BevMo! | San Francisco Bay Area, CA | | VP of Operations | Sleep Experts | Carrollton, TX | | Manager Replenishment & Allocations | Five Below | Philadelphia, PA | | Learning Alignment Consultant (Performance Consultant) | Petsmart, Inc | Phoenix, AZ | | EH&S Manager | Vera Bradley Designs | Fort Wayne, IN | | Advanced Retail Manager (Training) | Army & Air Force Exchange Service | Dallas, TX | | Senior Internet Buyer | Tween Brands | New Albany, OH | | Business Intelligence Sr Retail Industry Analyst | Army & Air Force Exchange Service | Dallas, TX | | Store Manager (Deploy) | Army & Air Force Exchange Service | Dallas, TX | | IS Manager Store & DC Support | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Retail Training & Development Manager | Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers | Columbus, GA | | Senior Manager Retail Marketing | The Timberland Company | Stratham , NH | | Manager IS Data Center & Windows | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Store Software Applications Architect | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Licensed Product Manager | Harley-Davidson | Milwaukee, WI | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Project Manager | Limited Brands | Columbus, OH | | Manager General Merchandise #792BR | Harley-Davidson | Milwaukee, WI | | | |  | |  |
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