| July 26, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Wal-Mart plans movie streaming with Vudu
Wal-Mart says it will launch a movie-streaming service, incorporating recently purchased cloud-based service Vudu into Walmart.com and giving consumers the option to buy or rent films and stream them via a PC or Vudu-enabled devices. CNNMoney.com (7/26)      - Macy's, H&M, Saks to star in new NBC reality show
NBC has announced a 10-episode mid-season reality show called "Fashion Star" that will feature designers vying to have exclusive capsule collections of their designs on sale at Macy's, H&M and Saks stores around the country. Elle Macpherson will host the show, and celebrities Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos will decide the winners. Variety (subscription required) (7/25) - Sears Canada hires former Limited Brands vice president
 Sears Canada has hired former Limited Brands executive Steven Goldsmith as a senior vice president of merchandising for apparel and accessories, the latest move by the chain to prepare for Target's Canadian debut in 2013. The announcement comes about a month after former Loblaw executive Calvin McDonald was named CEO to replace outgoing chief executive Dene Rogers. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (7/25)  | How reliable is your analyses? Only Esri has added color-coded Reliability symbols to the latest American Community Survey (ACS) Housing and Population Summary reports to alert you if a sampling error is too large. Each report includes the latest ACS data on employment, income, home value, and more. Buy now or learn more about how Esri enhances ACS data. | - How causes can help merchants win with staff, customers
Cause-related efforts by retailers and other companies increasingly are important to the consumers who buy their goods, according to recent surveys, and such efforts also serve to foster deeper employee loyalty. More merchants are incorporating causes into their business models aimed at appealing to younger consumers who are more connected to world events than previous generations. STORES magazine (7/2011) - Indian manufacturers see a surge in high-tech exports
Indian companies largely have skipped over the step of mass producing garments and other products using large numbers of low-skilled workers, opting instead to focus on high-tech products that have helped develop several manufacturing hubs that are now seeing a surge in exports. High-value products from precision machinery to automobiles led to a 37.5% increase in exports in the 12-month period that ended in March. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/25)  | 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! |
 - Self-checkout lanes appear to be on the rise
Although Albertsons is removing self-checkout lanes from all stores, other retailers will continue using them. Technology researcher VDC Research Group predicted 84% growth during the next five years. Self-checkout reduces customers' wait time, cuts labor costs and helps retailers maximize space, said an official at VDC. MSNBC (7/22)  | Creating a Culture of Workplace Safety
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 - How blogging helped save a niche sleepwear maker
When cancer treatments brought on menopause and night sweats that made it difficult to sleep, Haralee Weintraub launched her own line of moisture-wicking sleepwear in 2004. The company got off to a fast start, until sales dried up in the recession and a major vendor went out of business. To win customers back, Weintraub says she launched a weekly blog featuring "the musings of a middle-aged woman," plus monthly e-mails with discount offers. "My blogs have been able to move readers to our website and convert them into customers," she says, and 2010 saw a 23% sales jump. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)/Small Business, Big Innovation blog (7/25)  | American-inspired luxury is back with a vengeance.
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 | Policy & Government Affairs |  |  | | - The high cost of the so-called "fair tax"
Congress is poised to once again consider federal tax reform, a move that will likely include discussion of the so-called "fair tax" that would replace the IRS and federal income tax with a 30% national sales tax. Retailers object to the plan as well as another to create a value-added tax, saying both are consumption-based taxes that would stifle consumer spending. Retail's BIG Blog (7/26)
| NRF News | | | | - NRF to EEOC: Don't bar criminal background checks
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will consider today a proposal that could bar employers from running criminal background checks on job applicants or existing workers. In a letter to the EEOC, NRF and a dozen other groups emphasized the "critical need to protect the safety of people and property in workplaces across the U.S." Many employers believe criminal background checks are necessary to avoid being held liable for the actions of employees with criminal histories. Read more. - NRF SmartStat: July 26, 2011
 Almost 60% of shoppers say they plan on buying electronics or computer-related equipment for back to school, spending an average of $365. Source: NRF survey conducted by BIGresearch.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Domino's bares all in Times Square
Domino's customer feedback gleaned from its online tracking feature -- both kudos and complaints -- will be displayed on a 4,360-square-foot digital billboard in New York's Times Square, as part of an effort by the pizza chain to forge a stronger connection with the public. A corresponding national TV campaign will show real-life Domino's employees reacting to comments posted on the billboard. The Detroit News (7/26), Digital Signage Today (7/25) - Bennigan's banks on nostalgia to boost the brand
Bennigan's has shrunk from more than 270 casual restaurants at its peak to 80 locations today, but CEO Paul Mangiamele is optimistic that the current wave of nostalgia for better days will bode well as the chain moves back into expansion mode. The company also is aiming to increase business with nontraditional locations of its fast-casual concept, Bennigan's on the Fly. FastCasual.com (7/25)  | |  | | | | |  |  Director, Safety and Health | OfficeMax | Naperville, IL | | Merchant Opportunities | Kohl's | Milwaukee, WI | | Sales & Education Executive | Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics | Nationwide, United States | | Business Analyst | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | District Manager | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | IS Manager Store & DC Support | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Loss Prevention Exception Reporting Manager | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, Florida, FL | | Department Manager - Designer - Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago | Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago, IL | | Senior Retail Marketing Advertising Manager | Cabela's | Sidney, NE | | 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 | | Store Manager - Bealls | Bealls | Orlando, FL | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | | |  | |  |
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