  | November 4, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Gap bets on China to become billion-dollar market
Gap has accelerated its growth plans for China and says it expects the market to grow into a billion-dollar division for the apparel chain in the next three to four years, said senior vice president David Zoba. The chain currently operates eight stores in Beijing and Shanghai, and plans to open seven more in China by the end of January. Bloomberg Businessweek (11/3)       | John Jantsch invites you to go local
As customers continue to rely on the Web to help them screen local businesses, local businesses must take steps to ensure that they pop to the top of online searches. Duct Tape Marketing's John Jantsch offers strategies for local marketing success in this free white paper from American Express OPEN, How to Win at the Local Marketing Game. Download your free copy now, exclusively for SmartBrief readers. |
 - Abercrombie sees slowdown at international stores
Abercrombie & Fitch reported same-store sales losses at stores in Europe, Canada and Japan in the most recent quarter, which more than offset the company's 7% increase in the U.S. The teen apparel chain has been in global expansion mode this year, and in August announced plans to open 45 international stores this year. Forbes (11/3) - Express CEO adds "chairman" to his title
Express chief executive Michael Weiss was named chairman of the apparel retailer's board this week, replacing Stefan Kaluzny. Kaluzny will leave the post now that his private equity firm owns a controlling interest in Mast Global Fashions, the apparel sourcing division for competitor Limited Brands. CNBC (11/3)  | Top 5 Need-To-Knows About Tablets in Retail
What are the consumer trends driving the adoption of tablets in retail? Which features are critical to stand up to the tough retail environment? Register for this free webinar to learn how tablets are changing the way you relate to your customers and the future of your business. | - Survey: Other groups catch up with Gen Y online
 Gen Y consumers may be losing their lead when it comes to using digital and online resources to find the best deals this holiday season, according to a Deloitte survey. "It used to be that we saw a much higher usage in Gen Y, and now we're seeing that the people utilizing digital and online experiences are spread pretty widely across all age and income groups," said Deloitte partner Scott Erickson. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (11/3)  - How mobile is revolutionizing retail
Mobile technology has morphed from retail "game changer" to "galvanizing force," in the past year, industry experts say. Merchants have optimistic plans to meet the trend head-on with ramped up m-commerce spending, but the questions of how much to spend and whether to go with an app or a mobile-optimized web site remain potential stumbling blocks. STORES magazine (11/2011)  | Case Study: McCormick and Schmick's
In the highly competitive restaurant market, McCormick & Schmick's needed to understand and respond to dining trends in real time. Read this case study to see how IBM® Cognos® Express enabled a set of automated dashboards that integrate both general ledger and point-of-sale data from the company's individual stores to drive better decisions. |
 - How to make inventory management a breeze
Effective inventory management is essential to make sure your company has just the right amount of its products available. Base your inventory allocation on historical data and consider the effect of the time of year on demand, writes Lisa Girard. Concentrate your efforts on your most important products and make sure you have a system in place to accurately measure the amount of each item you have. Entrepreneur.com (11/3)  | Improve Holiday Sales Results with Tools from Akamai!
Now is the perfect time to ensure your website will hold up to the rush of holiday shoppers headed your way. With the challenges facing retailers this holiday shopping season, it's never too soon to focus. Download Akamai's Holiday Toolkit now! |
 | Policy & Government Affairs |  |  | | |  | - Bill would shift pricing power back to retailers
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday that would supersede a 2007 Supreme Court decision that gave apparel brands the ability to set prices. "Allowing manufacturers to set minimum retail prices threatens the very existence of discounting and discount stores, and causes higher prices for consumers," said Sen. Herb Kohl, the bill's sponsor. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (11/3)  | Business Credit Reports and Scores – Free Trial
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| NRF News | |  | | - Retail's BIG Show named among Top 40 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows
NRF's annual convention has been recognized as one of the Top 40 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows by Trade Show News Network, and NRF SVP Susan Newman will accept the prestigious award this weekend at a dinner in Washington. NRF's Annual Convention and EXPO, each January in New York, serves as the world's leading retail event, bringing 22,000 retail executives and vendors from more than 65 countries together for educational and networking opportunities. "This accomplishment is a testament to the tremendous support of our members and partners, as well as the dedicated staff at NRF who continue to raise the bar every year for our events," said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. Read more. - NRF SmartStat: Nov, 4, 2011
 Overall holiday retail sales are expected to grow 2.8% during the months of November and December to $465.6 billion. Source: NRF survey conducted by BIGresearch - Visit the new and improved LPinformation.com
NRF's headquarters for all things retail loss prevention, LPinformation.com, has undergone a makeover with a new look and new functionality. Visitors to the site can peruse NRF's LP committees, chat about hot topics within a forum, learn about the latest news in the community, or sign up for LP-related newsletters and RSS feeds. Take a tour.
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