| November 11, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Wal-Mart rolls back the clock on Black Friday
Wal-Mart plans to launch its first round of holiday door buster sales at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving, two hours earlier than it has in the past. The shift will give the retailer a small head start against chains including Target, Best Buy and Kohl's that plan to open their doors at midnight. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (11/10)       | Key Steps Business Owners Should Know About Successful International Payments. This American Express® guide helps you streamline FX payments. Includes FX payment provider profile, how to simplify payments, and insightful FAQ. |
 - The Limited gives stores a new look
The Limited has remodeled stores in the Milwaukee area and other markets with upscale-yet-homey touches designed to add greater appeal for the chain's target shopper -- educated 25-to-35-year-old career-minded city dwellers. "She looks to spend money in fashion because she is going after the next promotion or she knows that her appearance is important to how she's perceived in her role," said CEO Linda Heasley. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (11/9) - Bloomingdale's gets back into growth mode
Bloomingdale's aims to expand its store base with a new full-line store planned to open in 2013 in Glendale, Calif. The Macy's-owned chain is also eyeing possible entry into new markets, including the Pacific Northwest and Texas. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (11/10)  | The Mobile- and Social-Enhanced In-store Customer Experience
What are shoppers looking for once they enter the store, and how can retailers deliver it? Register for this free webinar to hear fresh thoughts on mobile and social media applications within the store environment and learn innovative techniques that provide a more engaging shopping experience. | - Fashion matters more in tough times, designer says
Talking fashion might seem frivolous in a time when Americans face unemployment, inflation and other serious economic issues, but tough times make the industry more important than ever, says designer Kevan Hall. "There's still a lot of industry and a lot of manufacturing that's done here, and it's an important part of our economy." National Public Radio (11/10)  | Consumer Insights Your Brand Needs to Know: Latest Trends in Behavioral Advertising
Learn what brand managers, advertisers, as well as networks, agencies, and publishers need to know about consumer survey insights into behavioral ad serving, also known as interest-based advertising. Learn more today! |
 - How mobile payments help small businesses grow
The mobile payment industry is growing and with it the opportunities for small businesses to capture sales they might otherwise miss. Gadgets such as Square offer small merchants an affordable way to accept credit-card payments, making it more likely that consumers who aren't carrying cash will close the deal. CNBC (11/10)  - 4 tips for creating top-notch e-mail marketing content
Crafting the right list is important, but ultimately a successful e-mail marketing campaign takes strong content. The first step to drawing clicks and eyes is crafting an effective subject line, which should be short and attention-grabbing and feature your company's name, Monika Jansen writes. When it comes to the meat of your messaging, it's important to provide content that is both useful and interesting for your audience, she writes. NetworkSolutions.com (11/10) - How to make customers comfortable sharing their data with you
Research shows unease over how a business would use their personal information has caused almost 1 in 4 consumers to decide not to buy something, Karen Axelton writes. Businesses can make their customers feel more comfortable by using technology to secure their customers' personal information and explaining what they intend to do with the data, she writes. They should also limit their requests to the data they need for the transaction. NetworkSolutions.com (11/10)  | Are you prepared? Representing the biggest, longest and busiest time of year, the holiday season is an exciting time in retail stores. However, the opportunity for increased revenue from higher than normal traffic also increases the risk for potential loss. Read Wren’s white paper to learn how to out-think the Grinch, and manage holiday shrink. |
| NRF News |  |  | | - Retail and consumer products: How to prosper in a new era of growth
Shoppers today are responding differently than in past economic cycles, placing more emphasis on value. These shoppers, aided by the Internet, are smarter and more demanding. In a recent addition to NRF's Retail Reference Center, Jeff Edelman of RSM McCladrey shares how to win over the hearts and minds of your key shoppers by understanding what they want, when they want it and at what price they are willing to pay. Read more. - NRF SVP previews what's hot this year at Retail's BIG Show
If you thought last year's Annual Convention was big, just wait. In a Q-n-A on Retail's BIG Blog, NRF Senior Vice President of Conferences Susan Newman shares which retail heavyweights will be in attendance (CEOs of The Container Store and Whole Foods, in addition to President Bill Clinton), what types of revolutionary technology will be previewed at the event, and which speakers are already creating big buzz in the industry. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (10/18)
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