| November 9, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Urban Outfitters names new Anthropologie CEO
Urban Outfitters has named former Under Armour president David W. McCreight as CEO of its Anthropologie chain and eliminated the positions of the co-presidents who previously ran the brand, as part of a push to revitalize flagging sales. Co-president Wendy Wurtzburger will remain with the brand as chief merchandising and design officer, and her partner Wendy McDevitt takes over as president of home and outdoor products chain Terrain. CNBC/The Associated Press (11/8)       | Forrester Report: Enhance your eBusiness with Live Chat
Read this Forrester report detailing how video chat solutions like Netop Live Guide can increase onsite engagements (491%), improve conversions (662%), increase order value (32%), and enhance your customers’ experience. Download report. | - Nordstrom won't jump into the holidays early
National retailers are leaping into the holidays earlier than ever with promotions weeks ahead of Black Friday, but Nordstrom won't follow suit. Instead, the luxury department store will stick with its tradition of keeping the tinsel and lights packed up until the day after Thanksgiving. TheStreet.com (11/8) - H&M goes upscale with Versace collection
H&M will launch its most upscale collection to date next week with the debut of Versace for H&M, an affordable collection from the luxury designer that ranges from $17.95 zebra-print underwear to $299 studded leather jackets. The line is the latest step in CEO Gian Giacomo Ferraris' turnaround strategy that hinges on reaching a wider audience. Bloomberg Businessweek (11/8)  | Consumer and Industry Insights Your Brand Needs to Know
Join Forrester Research and TRUSTe as they discuss research detailing what consumer understanding, fears, and ensuing regulatory pressures around behavioral advertising. This is a must-attend web event for Brand Managers, Advertising, and Marketing decision makers. Register Now: Thursday November 10th, 11am PT / 2pm ET |
 - Good360 makes it easier for merchants to help those in need
 Retailers are eager to donate products to people in need, especially during the holiday season, but getting the items into the right hands can be complicated. Good360 aims to make it easier by acting as a matchmaker between retailers with goods to share and the groups that need them. CEO Cindy Hallberlin shares insight into what's needed, the multiple benefits of giving and how product giving has increased in a tight economy. Retail's BIG Blog (11/9)  - Retailers ring in the holidays with new apps
Wal-Mart and Apple stores are among the retailers that are rolling out new mobile apps aimed at spurring holiday sales. Wal-Mart's new iPhone app lets shoppers add to their holiday shopping lists by speaking, typing or scanning, and Apple unveiled a new app that lets users order on their mobiles and pick up items at the store. Smartphones and tablets are "indispensable tools" for many consumers, said NRF's Mike Gatti. "They allow you to shop wherever and whenever you want." USA TODAY (11/8) - Old Navy adds in-store shopping app: Old Navy's new Snap Appy mobile application aims to make it more fun for consumers to shop both in-store and online. In the store, shoppers can scan products to access holiday-themed rewards; they can also use the same app to shop online via the chain's mobile-optimized website. MobileCommerceDaily.com (11/8)
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 - It's time to start looking at year-end tax issues
Now is the time for entrepreneurs and their accountants to work together on tax issues in preparation for the new year, certified public accountant Michael Custer says. Considerations should include whether it's worth accelerating deductions or deferring income into the new year and the fact that the maximum deduction for buying new and used equipment is set to decrease in 2012. Bloomberg Businessweek (11/8)  | Form the huddle now for 2012. You can create an effective game plan for the next year by using procedural review audits to examine successes, to identify failures and to focus on known areas of loss. Learn this retail operations strategy to prepare for the new year in Wren Solutions’ whitepaper and begin tackling loss and scoring better profits. |
 | Policy & Government Affairs |  |  | | |  | - West Hollywood signs off on nation's first fur ban
The city council in West Hollywood, Calif., approved a measure that will ban the sale of clothing made with fur beginning in September 2013, the first such ban in the country. The council tentatively approved the proposal in September, but had put off putting it to a final vote amid stiff opposition from local businesses and a fur-industry trade group. The Sun (Baltimore)/Reuters (11/8)  | VoIP phone systems deliver impressive benefits for businesses large and small. From advanced features like unified communications to significant cost savings, there's a compelling case to switch to VoIP. Read through these free guides for the very latest information on the phone system market. |
| NRF News | |  | | - Retail container traffic to decline in November as holiday cargo shipping winds down
With most holiday season merchandise already on its way to store shelves, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports has started to decline for the fall, and November is forecast at 1.9% below the same month last year, according to the monthly NRF's Global Port Tracker report. "As always, retailers are being very strategic with their supply chains," NRF vice president for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. "Retailers have a strong understanding of the consumer mindset this Christmas." Read more. - Prepare your holiday hires for selling and service
You want your customers to experience the best this holiday season so train associates in the crucial areas of selling and service. NRF University Wired's online courses teach associates strategies and skills essential for building strong customer relationships, delivering the best customer service and closing the sale. Learn more.
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