 | July 13, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Hanes plans foray into color T-shirts
Known best for its plain white T-shirts, Hanesbrands is getting some color, via a new graphic T-shirt division. The move comes as Hanes is looking for fresh areas of growth. The company believes it can use its industry position to outdo competition in the decorated tee sector with its Hanes Ink division, but the company notes that the move is not without risks. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (7/13)       | Could your CRM deliver better ROI?
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 - L.A. retailers gear up for Carmageddon
 Freeway improvement projects will close 14 miles of I-405, a move that will have affect traffic to several Los Angeles-area malls including Valencia Towne Center and Topanga Plaza, while potentially driving foot traffic to local retailers as residents stay closer to home. Retailers are advised to inform employees and prepare for the possibility that some may have a tough time making it to work this weekend. NRF Blog (7/12) - Questions arise about space in Europe for retailers
 CB Richard Ellis research shows that 20.5 million square feet of new space in European shopping centers was built in 2010. That represents a 36% drop from 2009, which was down 30% from the previous year. Analysts are split over whether there is enough retail space to satisfy demand, particularly as U.S. retailers aim to expand past their domestic market. "A shortage of new shopping centers being built in Europe restricted the expansion plans of retailers in 2010," according to CBRE. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (7/13)  | 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! |
 - Survey: Retailers plan to invest in IT
Almost half the retail executives responding to a recent KPMG survey said that they plan to spend on IT next year, largely on analytical tools that will improve growth, expansion and planning. The survey also found that 72% of the retailers have a great deal of cash on hand, which will allow them to invest in new technology. Reuters (7/12)  | ERP & BI: When 1 + 1 = 3
For the majority of fast growing businesses today spreadsheets are still of vital importance. However, the tide is turning on spreadsheets. In this whitepaper, discover why more and more, fast growing businesses are turning to enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business intelligence (BI) solutions to provide the control and visibility they need. |
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| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - 15,000 restaurants move to serve healthy meals for children
A new initiative called Kids LiveWell is aimed at getting restaurants to serve meals that meet nutritional guidelines, such as maximum of 600 caloric content. More than 15,000 branches of 19 U.S. food chains, including Burger King and IHOP, voluntarily participate in the initiative. USA TODAY (7/12)  | |  | | | | |  |  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 | | 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 | | 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 | | Manager Replenishment & Allocations | Five Below | Philadelphia, PA | | EH&S Manager | Vera Bradley Designs | Fort Wayne, IN | | Merchandise Planner Analyst | Headquarters Marine Corps MWR & Business Operations | Quantico, VA | | Senior Merchandise Planner Administrator | Headquarters Marine Corps | Quantico, VA | | Store Manager (Deploy) | Army & Air Force Exchange Service | Dallas, TX | | Manager IS Data Center & Windows | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Store Infrastructure Architect | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Project Manager | Limited Brands | Columbus, OH | | | |  | |  |
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