| December 8, 2011 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Demand for fitted suits drives sales at Men's Wearhouse
A growing demand among traditional shoppers and younger men for slim-fitting suits has spurred sales at Men's Wearhouse. Slimmer silhouettes now comprise about 15% of the chain's merchandise mix, and the retailer plans to increase inventories of the modern designs in the coming months, said President and CEO Doug Ewert. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (12/7)       | How did some stores gain 22% more business than others this Black Friday? Stores that opened earlier were able to grab share this year. The NPD Group’s Anatomy of Black Friday/Cyber Monday Report helps you understand consumer shopping behavior during the kick-off to the holiday season and shopping expectations for the coming weeks. Learn more! | - Macy's expands San Francisco Men's Store
Macy's is in the midst of a $5.6 million renovation that will take its San Francisco Men's Store to 160,000 square feet in the heart of Union Square. The additional space gives the store more room to display styles from its best-selling brands including Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (12/7) - Pac Sun secures loan, plans to close 200 stores
Pacific Sunwear said Wednesday it will close up to 200 underperforming stores in the next 14 months as part of a turnaround strategy. The 800-store teen apparel retailer also has secured a $60 million loan as part of a deal that gives private equity firm Golden Gate Capital two board seats and the option to acquire up to 19.9% of the chain's shares. The Wall Street Journal (12/7)  | COMING SOON: The most valuable e-commerce conference of 2012, ChannelAdvisor Catalyst. Everyone who's anyone in e-commerce will be there. Follow @channeladvisor to find out the Where (hint: not NC) and When for Catalyst 2012 |
 - What's in store for retail in 2012?
New technologies including digital voice technology and the continued growth of mobile and social will drive rapid changes in the retail industry next year, STORES Magazine predicts. Also on tap: more partnerships between retailers and vendors and even rival merchants, as the industry strives to keep up with changing consumer demands. STORES magazine (12/2011) - Survey: Consumers hold off on using credit cards
The average consumer plans to spend about 22% more on holiday shopping this year than last, but the majority of them won't use credit cards or incur other forms of debt to pay for their purchases, according to a CNBC survey. Among the other findings: people who believe their home values will increase plan to spend more, and 74% plan to enter 2012 free from holiday debt. CNBC (12/7) - Cash-strapped consumers are still finding ways to shop
Shoppers spent about $400 apiece during Black Friday weekend, up from $365 last year, according to early figures from NRF. Consumers are shopping again, but the shift doesn't mean they're feeling better about the economy; rather, pent-up demand and frugality fatigue have them finding ways to cut back in some areas so they can spend on shopping, says psychologist Kit Yarrow. U.S. News & World Report (12/7)  | 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! |
 - High-tech logistics help Sainsbury's prepare for the holidays
 Sainsbury's may not be the U.K.'s biggest supermarket chain anymore, but its Waltham Point depot is one of the biggest grocery distribution centers in Europe. The center's 1,233 employees will use high-tech systems to keep 83 of the chain's stores stocked this season, moving mass quantities of products including 5.4 million mince pies and enough Coca-Cola to fill two Olympic swimming pools. The Guardian (London) (12/7)  | The 2012 Email Evolution Conference
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 - 5 free ways to deter retail thieves
Shoplifting rises with holiday crowds, but merchants can fight back, and their efforts don't have to be costly, says NRF's Joseph LaRocca. His top five tips include greeting customers when they walk in and making it clear you'll be nearby, keeping shelves and displays neat and organized and keeping frequently stolen items in plain sight. The Washington Post/On Small Business blog (12/7) 
| NRF News |  |  | | - FTC calls Internet domain name expansion plan a "disaster"
With the Senate holding a hearing this morning on a controversial plan to expand Internet domain names, NRF told lawmakers more information is needed before the expansion moves forward. Meanwhile, the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission called the plan a "disaster." "While this proposal has been thoroughly discussed within the technology community, its scope and consequences have largely flown under the radar of most commercial businesses and the general public," NRF General Counsel Mallory Duncan said. Read more. - Are you a retail supply chain expert? Prove it.
NRF is seeking supply chain experts to share insights at its Global Supply Chain Summit, held May 6-8, 2012 in Atlanta. The annual event brings senior executives together to discuss current issues in supply chain management, including a focus on the regulatory environment, corporate social responsibility and global trade management. The deadline to submit a proposal is Dec. 9. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - McDonald's aims to grow amid lower NYC rents
McDonald's Manhattan restaurant count has held steady at 73 for several years, but the chain plans to add up to 10 new New York City locations in the next three to five years. Increased demand is part of the driving force, the company says, and lower post-recession retail rents also help, according to the broker scouting locations. New York Post (12/7) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Footwear Buyer | Forman Mills | Pennsauken, 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 | | Finance Manager | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Sr. Director, Store Planning and Construction | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs | National Retail Federation | Washington, DC | | Director of Learning and Development | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Director of Store Operations | Francesca's Collections | Houston, TX | | VP DMM Boys | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Paralegal III | The Clorox Company | Oakland, CA | | Assistant General Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Tulsa, OK | | Brand Ambassadors- Escada, Cartier and Burberry | Saks Fifth Avenue | Tulsa, TX | | Personal Shopper/Stylist - Saks "Fifth Avenue Club" Consultant | Saks Fifth Avenue | Sarasota, FL | | Visual Merchandising Manager | Castle Megastore | Tempe, AZ | | Alterations Associate | Saks Fifth Avenue | Miami , FL | | Buyer - Women's Accessories and Gifts | Pier 1 Imports | Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX | | Mens Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | DVP Spirit Halloween Marketing, Licensing & Creative Services | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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