  | September 2, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Sears' Craftsman tools hit Costco stores
Sears will sell Craftsman tools at Costco, an effort that aims to reach a new market of customers that do not shop at Kmart or Sears. "It's an opportunity to bring the equity of this product to households that aren't going to Sears," said Kris Malkoski, vice president and general manager of the Craftsman brand. Chicago Tribune (8/31)      - Finish Line pays $8.5 million to buy 18-store running chain
The Finish Line has acquired an 18-store chain of specialty running shops for $8.5 million. The Finish Line, which operates 647 mall-based stores in the U.S., said it plans to expand the acquired chain's e-commerce capabilities and add new stores to the existing roster, which includes Greater Boston Running Company, Texas Running Company and Princeton Running Company. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (9/1) - Abercrombie stops charging more in Canada
Abercrombie & Fitch dropped a policy of charging more for its products in Canada than in the U.S., and held a 30% off sale at its Toronto store. The change follows a similar move by J.Crew last week, and both companies were reacting to complaints by Canadian consumers who challenge the need to charge up to 50% more north of the border. United Press International (9/1)  |  |  | | Your customers move fast. Can your POS keep up?
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 | Retail trends |  |  | | - Pop-up stores may fall victim to rising rents
A rise in retail rents is likely to dampen the pop-store trend, although some companies will still use them to build awareness and try out new concepts. "There was a lot of vacant space and they had an opportunity to fill those spaces at very nominal cost," said real estate broker Faith Hope Consolo. "But that's not what it's about today." American Public Media/Marketplace (9/1) - School uniforms come in a happy medium
Schools with strict dress codes and uniform policies have relaxed their rules somewhat in recent years to avoid the risk of over-the-top rebellion. Merchants are helping students find a way to add a little of their own style with pencil and boot-cut khakis at Lands' End and tighter fitting blouses and polos at uniform company French Toast. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (9/1)  | The Plum Card®
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| NRF News | | | | - What's hot in retail (and at NRF!)
From earthquakes to hurricanes to criminal flash mobs, the month of August was anything but slow in Washington. Last month's most popular resources on NRF's websites included a list of the 100 fastest-growing retailers in the country, ten trends for this year's back-to-school season, and tremendous interest in the keynotes and networking opportunities at Shop.org's Annual Summit this month in Boston. Read more. - NLRB ruling enables unions to organize certain departments within retail companies
Earlier this week, the National Labor Relations Board issued three rulings that will make it easier for unions to organize private sector workplaces, similar to elements of the Employee Free Choice Act rejected in Congress in 2007. In one ruling, unions could cherry-pick certain departments or groups of employees within a company rather than being required to have a unionization vote by all employees. In retail, a union could organize just the shoe department in a department store, for example. NRF called the action "backdoor card check" and said the rulings threaten the ability of businesses to create jobs. Read more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | | Editor's Note | | | | - SmartBrief will not be published Monday
In observance of Labor Day in the U.S., SmartBrief will not be published Monday, Sept. 5. Publication will resume Tuesday. | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Forman Mills | Pennsauken, NJ | | SALES ASSOCIATES - FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, SEASONAL | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | TROY, MI | | Sales Associate Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills | Saks Fifth Avenue | Beverly Hills, CA | | Selling Manager - Shoes | Saks Fifth Avenue | New York, NY | | Various Retail Opportunities within | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Multiple Locations, United States | | SALES ASSOCIATE | SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | SHORT HILLS, NJ | | Merchandise Planner | Kohl's Department Stores | Menomonee Falls, WI | | MDSR Buyer-Fashion | Meijer | Grand Rapids, MI | | Assistant Buyer | Kohl's Department Store | Menomonee Falls, WI | | Senior Manager, Training & Development | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Merchandise Buyer | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI | | IT Business Analyst - eComm / Internet Marketing | Academy Sports & Outdoors | Katy, TX | | Regional Visual Trainer | Victoria's Secret | Dallas/Houston, TX | | Sales Associates- Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert, CA | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Desert, CA | | Product Creative Design - Manager/Specialist | Cabela's | Sidney, NE | | Program/Engagement Manager | The Yacobian Group | Boston, MA | | Sr. Internet Buyer | Tween Brands Direct, LLC | New Albany, OH | | Director of Stores | A'GACI, LLC | San Antonio, TX | | Corporate Counsel - Employment Law | Ross Stores | Pleasanton, CA | | Loss Prevention Exception Reporting Manager | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, Florida, FL | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Sales Associates - Saks Fifth Avenue - Career Fair - Chevy Chase, MD | Saks Fifth Avenue | Chevy Chase, MD | | VP of Facility Management and Support | AAFES | Dallas, TX | | Regional Director | Francesca's Collections | Philadelphia, PA | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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