  | July 1, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Safeway, Kroger halt purchases after JBS Swift video: Both Kroger and Safeway have suspended purchases from JBS Swift after Mercy for Animals filmed practices at a pork production facility in Iowa. Kroger has stopped receiving supplies from Iowa Select Farms, which the animal rights group said it chose at random, while Safeway has suspended all JBS Swift purchases. Supermarket News (6/30)
      - Massmart plans to expand organically in Africa
Massmart Holdings, newly merged with Wal-Mart, said it plans to expand throughout Africa but isn't looking for mergers and acquisitions. "We plan to grow mostly organically out of South Africa. There are not a lot of targets," said Massmart CEO Grant Pattison. MarketWatch (6/29)  | Could your CRM deliver better ROI?
Today's CRM systems can dramatically improve your bottom line through better customer marketing, engagement and retention — but only if your program is properly designed. Learn how one specialty retailer increased campaign results 300% through creative segmentation — as one of five proven strategies for CRM success. Download your copy now! |
 - Fast-fashion retail and the art of the cheap top
Fashionistas who don't balk at paying thousands for timeless designer dresses are increasingly flocking to fast-fashion chain including Forever 21, Zara and H&M for stylish tops in the under-$30 range. Cheap tops can give an old suit new life and provide a pick-me-up for budget-conscious consumers, and they've recently taken center stage in many stores, said retail consultant Shelda Hartwell-Hale. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (6/30) - Asian shoppers become fast-fashion fans
A rising tide of wealth in some Asian countries has driven an increase in luxury shopping, but a growing number of aspirational shoppers are flocking to fast-fashion stores for their new looks. Chains including Zara, Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap plan to open new stores to serve Asian consumers. CNBC/Reuters (6/30)  | 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. |
 - NRF division sets new digital-receipt standard
A new digital-receipt standard released this week by NRF's Association for Retail Technology Standards aims to simplify the process with a single XML interface that eliminates the need to repeat data. The new standard would also strengthen security because it will be easier to integrate with point-of-sale systems, and a single receipt for all channels offers the opportunity for greater cross-channel promotions. StorefrontBacktalk (6/30)  | Turning Online Shopper Uncertainty into a New Source of Sales and Profits. Eliminating consumer uncertainty is a challenge for all online merchants. The question is, how can you address shoppers' concerns and increase sales and profits in the process? Download the buySAFE white paper to learn more NOW! |
 | Policy & Government Affairs |  |  | | |  | - NRF's David French talks about new swipe fee rules on CNBC
 The Federal Reserve "missed a real opportunity to fix a horribly broken market" when it set the debit-card swipe-fee cap at 21 cents, NRF's David French told CNBC in an interview Thursday. The Fed responded to political pressure rather than the financial needs of consumers, he said. NRF Blog (6/30) - Retailers push for simpler federal tax code for online sales
Retailers and trade groups including NRF are backing federal efforts to create a simplified tax code for digital goods sold online. "In this emerging digital market, it's almost an interstate commerce issue. It'll be up to Congress to decide when and how states can tax digital goods," said NRF's Maureen Riehl. DMNews (7/1)  | Networking for a dynamic infrastructure: getting it right.
Organizations are turning to virtualization and consolidation of server and storage resources to help improve efficiency and performance in the data center. Read this paper to see how a holistic approach to network planning and design can deliver optimal value for your dynamic IT infrastructure. |
| NRF News | | | | - Americans spending more, traveling more this Fourth of July
American patriotism will be on full display this July 4 as millions celebrate by shopping and traveling. While one in five shoppers will purchase new patriotic merchandise ahead of the holiday, many American households will decorate with merchandise they already have: Nearly 126 million people will fly a flag, 89 million will wear U.S.-themed apparel, and 62 million will display patriotic decor. Additionally, 31 million Americans plan to travel. Read more. - NRF SmartStat: July 1, 2011
 More than 4,000 people have connected through NRF's LinkedIn group. Source: NRF. - Improve your retail sales team's performance with online sales courses
Salesmanship is, and always will be, the bedrock of the retail industry. With that in mind, NRF University wired, NRF Foundation's eLearning platform, offers a variety of sales courses for retail associates and managers. Topics range from building strong customer relationships to developing sales plans to managing the sales and service process. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Survey: Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out rank tops with consumers
Chick-fil-A ranked as consumers' favorite chicken chain ranked by food quality and service, and In-N-Out Burger beat out bigger rivals in the burger arena, according to Consumer Reports first quickservice restaurant survey. Chipotle, Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza and Jason's Deli also won high marks in their categories, but several other major chains pulled low rankings, and more than half said they picked a quickservice eatery for its lower prices rather than value and food quality. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (6/30), WDIV-TV (Detroit)/CNN (6/30) | Editor's Note | | | | - SmartBrief will not be published Monday
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