| January 24, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Bonnie Brooks to lead Lord & Taylor
Bonnie Brooks, president and CEO of The Bay since 2008, has been named president of Lord & Taylor, the U.S.-based department store chain her company acquired this week. Brooks, credited with turning The Bay around and reigniting consumers' interest in department stores, will oversee both chains. Financial Post (Canada) (1/23)       | Consolidating retail and e-commerce systems into a single platform can be a complex, yet highly beneficial project. Download our case study to see how enVista’s supply chain services enabled The Men’s Wearhouse to make the transition seamlessly and achieve improved operations, greater efficiencies, and flexibility in workforce and systems support. | - Macy's sues Martha Stewart Living to block Penney's deal
Macy's has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Martha Stewart Living, alleging that a new licensing agreement with rival J.C. Penney violates its exclusive contract with the brand. Macy's has carried a line of Martha Stewart home and kitchen products since 2007, and a deal sealed with Penney's last month calls for the store to sell branded products in the same categories. "The right for Macy's to sell product exclusively in these categories was clearly outlined," Macy's said. Chicago Tribune/Reuters (1/23), The Wall Street Journal (1/24) - Banana Republic partners with Trina Turk
Banana Republic has signed Southern California designer Trina Turk to create a 60-piece exclusive collection set to launch in June at stores in eight countries and online in 24 countries. The line will included apparel, jewelry and accessories featuring bright jewel colors and Turk's signature prints. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (1/23) - Drive-thru grocer Swiss Farms plans expansion
Pennsylvania's Swiss Farms Stores plans to open drive-thru grocers along the East Coast, including five in Charlotte, N.C. The retailer, which opened its first store in 1968 solely for drive-thru, is expanding because "we felt for years they've been able to enjoy drive-thru convenience and have a niche in the market place," said Rocco Fiorentino, president of Swiss Farms Franchise. The Charlotte Observer (N.C.) (1/18)  | Is e-mail a key part of your company's marketing strategy?
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 - Studies: Buying decisions are colored by others' opinions
Consumers often covet brands because other people, including complete strangers, like them, several studies show. Bestseller lists have proven so popular in spurring sales that they've moved beyond books to include movies, music and even cosmetics. Almost half of consumers surveyed in one study said they need between four and seven consumer reviews on a product before deciding to purchase. FastCompany.com (1/23) - Spring shoes awash in color
New footwear lines for spring will take bold steps when it comes to color, from demure pastels to clashing neon hues, say department store buyers. "Color is flying off the shelves, particularly shades of blue, yellow, as well as pink and red," said Bergdorf Goodman vice president Eloise Taussig. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (1/23)  | 10 Principles for Building an Effective Human Capital Plan
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 - Lowe's ad campaign steers shoppers toward mobile
Lowe's is showing off its mobile shopping options with a new ad campaign to promote both its products and its iPhone application. Customers who access the company's mobile-optimized site can get information on past purchases and browse how-to libraries in addition to shopping. MobileCommerceDaily.com (1/23)  | How will IM, video, telephony and other elements of UC change in the coming year? This set of products provides a consistent unified user interface and experience and is poised to become more widespread in the enterprise. Get insight from Focus Experts as they share their predictions for Unified Communications in this free guide. |
 | Main Street |  |  | | - Chicago's Haberdash jumps into shoe sales
Men's specialty retailer Haberdash has opened a separate shoe store, a move the Chicago merchant made after winning kudos from a local magazine for the footwear selection found in its clothing store. "We saw an opportunity in the industry to create a new model for men. Even in a down environment, we were able to be successful both in shoes and apparel," said owner Adam Beltzman. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (1/23) - 4 small-business trends to watch
While research indicates consumers and small businesses are getting more optimistic, you should move forward cautiously, Cliff Rossi writes. "Don't make any business-altering decisions until the positive outlook remains positive for a while," he writes. Also, be aware of what's going on in the world economy, and be ready for more political discussion about business. The Washington Post (1/22)
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