  | July 19, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Macy's expands exclusive brands in time for back-to-school
Macy's is heading into back-to-school shopping season with expanded private-label lines including new beauty and sleepwear offerings from Material Girl, the line launched by Madonna and daughter Lola last year. Additional changes include new tops, blazers and other pieces in the Jessica Simpson line and a preppier redesigned space for Tommy Girl. Retailing Today (free registration) (7/18), Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (7/18)       | 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! |
 - Hiring outside of the box
Just as retailers are looking further afield for customers, they also need to look beyond the familiar when it comes to hiring, as J.C. Penney did when it hired Apple executive Ron Johnson as its new CEO, writes Kate Benson, a founding partner of executive search firm Martens & Heads. "You're not surprised that your customer buys her shoes at Neiman Marcus, but then goes to Target to buy her bathing suits -- why can't you be that open when hiring new employees?" MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily Commentary (7/18)  | Could your CRM deliver better ROI?
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 - Survey: Majority of adults say couponing is a hot trend
 Coupons have been around for more than 100 years, but the combination of digital offerings online and a slow economy that has consumers hunting high and low for bargains is fueling the sport of extreme couponing, writes NRF's Kathy Grannis. A recent survey by BIGresearch revealed 60% of adults say couponing is a hot trend, and more than two-thirds said coupons influence their grocery buying decisions. NRF Blog (7/18)  | Achieving Operational Efficiency: Business Solutions for Midsize Companies from SAP
Learn how your organization can use SAP Business All-in-One to make smarter decisions, adapt to changing conditions faster, and lower total costs. Download this white paper for specific insights on this ERP solution and how industry-specific functionality can yield a competitive advantage. |
 - As local customers disappear, a store shifts gears
Many small businesses have faced shrinking markets, but for Dana and Tammy Sparkes, owners of a convenience store in Empire, Nev., the problem is especially acute. Empire is literally disappearing due to a plant closure by drywall maker United States Gypsum, which practically owned the town. As locals move away, the Sparkeses have shifted into tourism mode, stocking up on beer and camping equipment for desert explorers. "We were the only store in Empire — and still are," Dana Sparkes said. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)/In Charge blog (7/18) - Leveraging the power of Google Places
 When consumers are searching for your restaurant, odds are they're using Google to do it, which makes the search giant's social site Google Places an effective marketing and branding tool for franchises, says SociallyBuzz CEO and marketing chief Andre Kay. Places pages let franchises post status updates and responses to customer comments, and Google Places offers franchises easy options for local advertising. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Restaurants (7/19)  | Boost Your Visibility on Digital Shelves
Standing out on the digital shelves of retail sites is key to engaging shoppers. Download this free white paper to learn how to make the short list by securing premium shelf space on leading retail sites. Engage active shoppers. Increase clickshare. Stand out from the crowd. |
 | NRF News |  |  | | - NRF calls NLRB proposal on union elections "backdoor card check"
NRF and its chain restaurant division are voicing strong opposition as the National Labor Relations Board debates a proposal to implement a number of provisions similar to the controversial Employee Free Choice Act defeated in Congress four years ago. "Unions weren't able to get the Employee Free Choice Act through Congress, so they're using administrative procedures at the NLRB to turn as much of the bill into law as possible," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. NCCR Executive Director Rob Green called the proposal "a job-killing solution in search of a problem." Read more. - NRF SmartStat: July 19, 2011
 In 2010, annual retail industry profitability rose above 3 percent for the first time since 2007. Source: NRF's Retail Industry Indicators. - Rethink your global supply chain
Never before have retailers faced such intense pressure to drive down labor and production costs and drive up product quality and turnaround. In a July 28 STORES Knowledge Series webinar, Darin Cooprider, vice president of Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, will share tips and tactics for properly managing a global supply chain through simplifying international shipping, eliminating common roadblocks, and ensuring on-time deliveries. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Chipotle makes a meal for hungry stock pickers
Chipotle's business model and record of strong sales growth have helped boost the company's share price to $320 since the stock debuted at $44 a share in 2006, but analysts say there's another factor at work. Eateries that target middle-income consumers with lunches in the $8 to $10 range are few, making chains that still have the potential for growth,including Chipotle and Panera, extremely attractive to investors. National Public Radio/The Associated Press (7/18)  | |  | | | | |  |  Merchant Opportunities | Kohl's | Milwaukee, WI | | Retail Management | Jerry's Home Improvement Center | Eugene/Springfield, OR | | New Account Sales Representative | One Step Retail Solutions | Nationwide, United States | | Department Manager - Designer - Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago | Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago, IL | | Senior Retail Marketing Advertising Manager | Cabela's | Sidney, NE | | IS Manager Store & DC Support | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Loss Prevention Exception Reporting Manager | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, Florida, FL | | Manager, Product Training | Samsung Electronics America, Inc | Ridgefield Park, NJ | | Planogram Specialist | Headquarters Marine Corps | Quantico, VA | | Buyer-Young Men's and Men's Collections | Headquarters Marine Corps | Quantico, VA | | Sales Associate | UNIQLO | Manhattan, NY | | IT Opportunities | Belk Inc. | Charlotte, NC | | Manager of Human Resources | Chico's FAS, Inc. | Ft. Myers, FL | | Career Event - Charleston, SC | Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH | Charleston, SC | | VP Divisional Merchandise Manager - Men's | Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH | New York, NY | | Manager Replenishment & Allocations | Five Below | Philadelphia, PA | | Saks Fifth Avenue - Sales Associate - Career Day July 21st | Saks Fifth Avenue | Boston, MA | | Applications Manager-Distribution & Transportation | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Store Manager - Bealls | Bealls | Orlando, FL | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | | |  | |  |
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Mattel and Hasbro are seeing their international sales grow, fueling revenue growth and offsetting weakness in U.S. sales. Hasbro's international sales grew 43% compared to a 14% increase in the U.S. and Canada, with fourth-quarter international sales topping domestic revenue for the first time, the company said Monday. 
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