| January 9, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- CEO: Best Buy is "strong and profitable"
Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn accepted the blame for merchandising glitches that led the retailer to cancel many online orders during the holidays, but struck back against critics who say electronics stores are doomed in the age of online sales. In a recent blog post, Dunn cited an NPD Group report that says consumers still buy 80% of their gadgets in brick-and-mortar stores. The Wall Street Journal (1/7)       | Learn How Walmart is Using Analytics to Make Better Decisions
In retail, the key to success lies in knowing the true incremental benefit of any idea or program. By scientifically testing new ideas, retailers can understand which ones work, which ones don't, and which ones will work if fine-tuned. Executives from Wal-Mart and APT will discuss how to successfully use Test & Learn to de-risk high impact ideas. Click for an invitation. | - Target may add in-store Apple shops
Apple reportedly is considering opening a store-within-a-store concept at select Target locations this year, in markets that can't support standalone Apple stores. Apple operates a similar concept already at about 600 Best Buy stores. CNBC (1/6) - Lululemon founder resigns management posts
Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson will resign as chief innovation and branding officer effective Jan. 29 but will retain his position as chairman of the board, the company said. Wilson founded the popular Vancouver-based yoga wear retailer with one store in 1998 and has since seen it grow into an international chain with 151 stores. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (1/6)  | Just announced — ChannelAdvisor’s 2012 US Catalyst Conference will be held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on April 16-18, 2012. Join representatives from all major online channels and leading retailers at the most valuable e-commerce conference of the year. Register today. |
 - Department stores put the focus back on clothes
Department stores including Saks, Nordstrom and Macy's are refreshing their fashion collections with an eye on wooing women back to buying apparel, after a recession-era romance with bags and shoes. During and after the recession, women boosted their purchases of purses, footwear and accessories as a way to spruce up their looks without spending on entire outfits, said Candace Corlett, the president of WSL Strategic Retail. Bloomberg (1/9) - Independent hardware stores face competition
The number of independent hardware stores in Milwaukee County has been cut in half since the mid-1990s, as small operators face increased competition from big national chains. "It's not so much a price struggle as a perception struggle. People just get in that habit of going to the box store, and it's hard to break them of that habit," said Eli Bliffert, who runs a hardware store in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/7)  | Gain Deeper Insight into the Hyperconnected World
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| NRF News | | | | - How Ralph Lauren keeps a classic brand modern
Ralph Lauren has worked to keep a consistent image for more than 44 years. David Lauren, EVP of advertising, marketing and corporate communications, will discuss the iconic brand's strategies for staying fresh and relevant in a fast-changing world at Retail's BIG Show, Jan. 15 to 18 in New York City. Learn more. - Cloud, social, mobile technologies to be displayed at ARTS Pavilion during Retail's BIG Show
The ARTS Standards Pavilion, an emporium of cutting-edge retail solutions for retailers based on ARTS' Open Standards, will open Monday, Jan. 16 at the National Retail Federation's 101st Annual Convention in New York City. Designed to showcase current and future retail technologies, the Pavilion will demonstrate the global impact of ARTS' standards, with companies from around the world set to co-exhibit with ARTS representatives offering retail IT solutions, products and technologies. This year, cloud computing and mobile and social technologies will be the main themes of the Pavilion. Read more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Chick-fil-A to cut calories from children's meals
Chick-fil-A will start offering grilled chicken nuggets in children's meals, a move estimated to cut fat and calories by half as it joins McDonald's and other chains in offering healthier fare for children. The chain also will eliminate drinks with high-fructose corn syrup and promote healthier beverages including milk, apple juice and water. Bloomberg (1/6)  | Gartner to host its 8th Annual Sunrise Breakfast at Retail's BIG Show
Retail executives can catch an exclusive look at the latest consumer and retailer multichannel and supply chain research from Gartner's top analysts at Retail's BIG Show on Jan. 16. You must be a retail executive to attend. Learn more. | | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Retail Analytics Specialist | QuantiSense | Atlanta, GA | | Corporate Retail Visual Presentation Manager | Soft Surroundings | St. Louis, MO | | Buyer | Jeans Warehouse | Los Angeles, CA | | Merchandise Planner-Contemporary | Saks Fifth Avenye | New York , NY | | Regional Manager (West) | Perry Ellis International | Dallas, TX | | Sales Associate - RTW Women's WEAR/Contemporary | Saks Fifth Avenue | Tampa, FL | | Assistant Controller | Brooks Brothers | Enfield, CT | | Mens Sweater Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Buyer - Maternity/Petite Sportswear | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Senior Merchant, Fine Jewelry | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Buyer - Shoes | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Handbag Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Brand Ambassadors- Escada, Cartier and Burberry | Saks Fifth Avenue | Tulsa, TX | | Director of Digital Marketing Strategy | The Limited | Columbus, OH | | VP DMM Ladies Shoes | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | VP DMM Boys | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Logistics Manager | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | DVP Spirit Halloween Marketing, Licensing & Creative Services | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Sr. Director, Store Planning and Construction | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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