| December 14, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Illinois Senate passes tax package to keep Sears HQ
Sears would receive $15 million in annual tax credits for the next decade and save about $125 million on property taxes during the next 15 years under a package of tax measures passed by the Illinois Senate Tuesday. The bill, which heads now to the governor, was designed to help convince Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Sears not to move its headquarters out of state. Nasdaq.com (12/13), Chicago Tribune (12/13)       | Want to be a hero to your customers and avoid chaos in your stores? BearCom and Motorola, your wireless communications specialists for the retail industry, can help. Watch how our hero Wireless Woman swoops in and saves the day at the Pampered Pets store with the uber-cool Motorola CLS two-way radio from BearCom! | | Industry Watch |  |  | | - Tommy Hilfiger fills CMO position
The Tommy Hilfiger Group has named Avery Baker to the newly created post of chief marketing officer. Baker has worked for the company for 15 years, most recently as executive vice president for global communications and marketing. Retailing Today (free registration) (12/13) - Uniqlo's NYC flagships key to global growth plans
Japan-based Uniqlo's two New York City flagships, which opened in the fall, are a key part of the company's strategy for becoming the world's biggest apparel retailer and commanding $10 billion in U.S. sales by 2020. The sleek designs of both stores were created to show off the high-tech, affordable apparel the company designs and manufactures through an integrated business model. STORES magazine (12/2011)  | The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN
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  - Barbie wins "top import" title
Barbie is the hottest holiday import for the second consecutive year, a testament to the iconic 52-year-old's enduring popularity, according to global trade data company Panjiva. Shipments of Barbie dolls and related products to the U.S. rose 13% over last year. Bloomberg Businessweek (12/13) - Stores dazzle shoppers with DJs, free champagne
 Upscale department stores and luxury merchants have long understood the power of the "wow" factor while discounters focus largely on low prices with no frills. Merchants in the middle are taking a page from their pricier peers to bring in shoppers this season, with high-end perks such as free champagne at Ann Taylor. "Shoppers are attracted to stores for their merchandise, but also for excitement and enjoyment of the experience," said Macy's Vice President Holly Thomas. The Huffington Post (12/13)  | 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! |
 - Bricks-and-mortar retailers embrace data gathering
Brick-and-mortar retailers, envious of their online peers' access to massive amounts of data on consumer behavior, are finding ways to catch up, including using security cameras to track shoppers' in-store activities. Merchants also are tracking mobile phones to determine which stores shoppers visit and experimenting with facial-recognition software that determines gender and approximate age. Bloomberg (12/13)  | Logistics is much more than the movement of goods and services. It's also your pre-game strategy. Before you step on the court, you need the right players running the right plays at the right time. Learn more about those key plays in this free whitepaper from UPS and get in the game of logistics. |
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| NRF News | | | | - Survey: Most holiday shoppers have more than half of their shopping to complete
Over the next few weeks, millions of Americans will visit stores and websites in droves – some for the first time all holiday season – to complete their holiday shopping lists. According to NRF survey results released today, as of the second week in December, the average person has completed 47% of their shopping. "For consumers, the holiday season is more of a marathon than a sprint -- typically starting the season strong, pacing themselves in the middle and gearing up again in the final stretch, this is a trend retailers expect every year," said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. Read more. - Retail container traffic to be up slightly in December as retailers finish holiday season
Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should be up 0.3% in December compared with the same month last year as retailers head to the finish line of the holiday shopping season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by NRF. "The uptick we're expecting for December isn't large at all but it comes after several months where retailers had reduced their imports from last year, so it's a positive sign by comparison," NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. Read more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Chipotle CEO pushes Congress on cleaner food
Chipotle founder and CEO Steve Ells urged Congress in a briefing Tuesday to end the overuse of antibiotics in America's meat supply. The 1,200-unit fast-casual burrito chain serves only antibiotic- and hormone-free meats; increased demand coupled with legislation would help spur more production of "clean" meat, Ells said. QSRMagazine.com (12/13) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Footwear Buyer | Forman Mills | Pennsauken, NJ | | VP DMM Boys | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Regional Manager | Aspen Dental | Tampa, FL | | Associate Buyer - Procurement Services | Petsmart, Inc | Phoenix, AZ | | Zone Manager | Spirit Halloween | Paramus, NJ | | Assistant (Associate) Buyers - Brick & Mortar and Ecommerce | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | IS Director of Operations | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Software Applications Architect-Merch/Marketing | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs | National Retail Federation | Washington, DC | | Manager, Brand Marketing & Public Relations | La-Z-Boy | Monroe, MI | | Director of Learning and Development | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Finance Manager | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Sr. Director, Store Planning and Construction | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Director of Store Operations | Francesca's Collections | Houston, TX | | Visual Merchandising Manager | Castle Megastore | Tempe, AZ | | DVP Spirit Halloween Marketing, Licensing & Creative Services | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Buyer - Women's Accessories and Gifts | Pier 1 Imports | Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX | | Mens Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Logistics 3PL Manager | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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