| July 28, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
| Industry Watch |  |  | | - Toys R Us will join list of retailers selling Kindle
Toys R Us will sell Amazon's Kindle starting Sunday, aiming to reach its core demographic of 6- to 8-year-olds. Of that group, 28% read books on a digital device last year, according to publisher Scholastic. The toy store will sell models costing $114.99 to $189.99 and offer a $10 gift card with purchase the first week. The Record (Hackensack, N.J.) (7/28)      - Jones Group is upbeat in spite of higher cotton prices
Jones Group is optimistic about its ability to avoid big margin declines amid higher cotton prices and other cost pressures, the company reported. Tight inventory controls and a willingness by buyers at its brands including Nine West and Anne Klein to pay full price bode well for the rest of the year, and recent declines in cotton prices will help the company next year, CEO Wesley Card said Wednesday. MarketWatch (7/27) - David Beckham and H&M team up on new line of underwear
David Beckham has agreed to an initial two-year partnership with Hennes & Mauritz to launch a new underwear line. Beckham's bodywear is scheduled to hit shelves starting in February. "It marks the beginning of a significant relationship between H&M and David Beckham, with new Bodywear products being launched seasonally," the Swedish retailer said. The Telegraph (London) (7/28)  | The Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express OPEN
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  - Mobile plays a bigger role in back-to-school shopping
Two-thirds of smartphone owners plan to use the devices as part of their back-to-school shopping strategies this year, according to a new survey from Deloitte. Three out of five shoppers say they'll use the gadgets to search prices and about half say they plan to download discounts, coupons and sale information using their mobile devices. CNBC/Consumer Nation (7/27) - Luxury stores see growing demand for fur this fall
Fur is back at luxury department stores including Saks this fall, spurred by growing demand among young consumers attracted to producers' moves toward more humane standards and so-called "cruelty free" fur. "Women have always loved fur, and it became, 'Should I or shouldn't I' Now it's, 'I can wear it. I don't feel any guilt'" said designer Adrienne Landau, whose pieces are sold at Saks and Intermix and on Gilt Groupe. Bloomberg (7/27)  - Report: Customization is key to boosting online apparel sales
Retailers that don't offer buyers the ability to customize their apparel online may be missing a big opportunity to boost sales and cater to customers, according to a new report from Forrester Research. Brands including Nike, Converse and Lands' End already offer customizable options, which 39% of customers say they want, the report found. InternetRetailer.com (7/27)  | Get the Information That Leads to Higher Sales
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| NRF News | | | | - NCCR welcomes OSI Restaurant Partners as newest member
The National Council of Chain Restaurants, NRF's restaurant division, has announced that OSI Restaurant Partners, one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world, has become its newest member. OSI owns and operates Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. The company has 95,000 employees at 1,470 locations in 49 U.S. states and 24 countries around the world. Read more. - Safeway, YUM! Brands executives to speak at NRF's HR Summit
Registration is now open for NRF's annual Human Resources Executives Summit, to be held Oct. 11 to 13 in Dallas. The Summit is the retail industry's most influential event for senior-level retail HR and employment law executives and provides an intimate setting for executives to network, exchange ideas, and strengthen key industry contacts. Registration is free for NRF members. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - How Taco Bell uses social tools to drive its HR efforts
 More human resources departments are using social sites as part of their recruitment efforts, but Taco Bell is taking it further by using the social space as a "brand ambassador" for current and future employees, says Avery Block, the company's social engagement and brand champion. Recently, the company began testing an internal social media platform aimed at providing a place for employees to interact with each other, Block says. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Restaurants (7/28)  | |  | | | | |  |  Merchant Opportunities | Kohl's | Milwaukee, WI | | Director, Safety and Health | OfficeMax | Naperville, IL | | Sales Associate | Saks Fifth Avenue | Phoenix, AZ | | Sales Associate | Saks Fifth Avenue- San Francisco, CA | San Francisco, CA | | IS Manager Store & DC Support | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Loss Prevention Exception Reporting Manager | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, Florida, FL | | Sales & Education Executive | Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics | Nationwide, United States | | Business Analyst | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | District Manager | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Sales Associate | UNIQLO | Manhattan, NY | | IT Opportunities | Belk Inc. | Charlotte, NC | | Manager, Product Training | Samsung Electronics America, Inc | Ridgefield Park, NJ | | Department Manager - Designer - Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago | Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago, IL | | Senior Retail Marketing Advertising Manager | Cabela's | Sidney, NE | | Store Manager - Bealls | Bealls | Orlando, 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 | | SALES ASSOCIATES AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | STAMFORD, CT | | SALES ASSOCIATES AND SALES SUPPORT ASSOCIATES | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | HUNTINGTON STATION, LONG ISLAND, NY | | SALES ASSOCIATES | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | TROY, MI | | | |  | |  |
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