| January 12, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Delhaize will close almost 150 stores in U.S. and Europe
Delhaize Group said it will eliminate 5,000 jobs and expects revenue to drop 2.4%, as it closes 146 Food Lion, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food stores in the U.S. and Europe. The company also will convert 42 Bloom stores and 22 Bottom Dollar stores in the U.S. to Food Lion stores. "Consumers continued to feel pressured in the fourth quarter due to the macroeconomic environment, and this led to a reduction in spending," said CEO Pierre-Olivier Beckers. "We also encountered an increase in competitive activity." Bloomberg (1/12)      - Isaac Mizrahi to design a line for babies
Designer Isaac Mizrahi will launch his first clothing line for newborns and infants this fall, under a manufacturing and distribution deal with bon bebe. The initial 25-piece collection will be available in department and specialty stores, and Mizrahi expects to eventually expand the collection to include apparel for older children. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (1/11) - Poll: Kohl's wins kudos for customer service
Consumers ranked Kohl's highest and named it America's favorite mid-priced department store with J.C. Penney coming in a close second, according to a new Harris Interactive poll. Both chains also made NRF's 2011 list of best retailers for customer service. MainStreet.com (1/11) - Report: Retail sales book modest rise in December
Retail sales rose 0.1% in December compared to the previous month, after increasing 0.4% in November, according to a Commerce Department report released Thursday morning. The numbers reflect earlier holiday discounting that brought out crowds but kept the value of goods sold down; sales were 6.5% higher than December 2010. The Wall Street Journal (1/12), Bloomberg (1/12)  - Swivel shows off virtual dressing room
FaceCake Marketing Technologies demonstrated the latest version of its Swivel virtual dressing room at a conference this week. The system uses mirrors and motion-sensor technology to show shoppers how they would look in an outfit without them ever having to actually try it on. Los Angeles Times/Technology blog (1/11) - Kroger will open 200-item automated kiosk on Ohio campus
Kroger is about to install its second automated kiosk, a 10-by-13-foot branded convenience store that dispenses as many as 200 items. The machine will be at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. A similar kiosk has been operating at a fuel station in Columbus, Ohio, since 2007; the second one is an updated version. Supermarket News (1/11)  | Enterprise Resource Planning automates many aspects of an organization's operations, cascading across traditional boundaries of operations, finance, manufacturing and more. As such, changes in the ERP market can cause a ripple effect in your business. Get ahead of the changing tide and trends by downloading this free whitepaper. |
 - Google wants small companies to use search advertising
The percentage of small businesses with websites has increased dramatically during the past few years, and Google is working to get these small firms to try search advertising. Google has introduced a number of programs that cater to small businesses, including an easier-to-use version of its ad platform as well as Mobile Site Builder, which can help companies set up websites. More small-business-friendly programs are in the works, according to a Google executive. FastCompany.com (1/9) - How to build a service-centric business
Companies can create a service culture by changing how they look at themselves, and through training and benchmarking, says John Tschohl, president of Service Quality Institute. Among his tips: understand that you are in the business of service more than in any particular industry, and examine and change every policy that irritates customers. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (1/8)  | Principles of Checkweighing - Building an Effective Program
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| NRF News |  |  | | - Holiday retail sales rise 4.1% to $471.5 billion
After a season full of peaks and valleys, retailers' 2011 holiday sales beat expectations, rising 4.1% to $471.5 billion -- slightly surpassing NRF's holiday sales forecast of 3.8% growth. "The right mix of strong promotions, lean inventories and an emphasis on value put retailers in the perfect position to end the year on a high note," said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. "A better-than-expected holiday season is welcome news for an economic recovery that continues to be sluggish, and demonstrates retail's powerful role as an engine of growth." Read more. - Why people love to "like" Express
Express CMO Lisa Gavales says that shoppers don't consider social media to be marketing -- and neither should retailers. With 1.7 million fans and its full catalog on Facebook, the Express brand measures social media success with interaction, says Gavales in a recent Q&A on Retail's BIG Blog. "We don't look at social media ROI any more than we look at the ROI of air conditioning," Gavales said. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (1/5)
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - CEO: Denny's competes with McDonald's on price
 Denny's aims to grow this year by focusing on value, promoting its $2-$4-$6-$8 value menu as a full-service alternative to the value menu at McDonald's, CEO John Miller says in this video interview. Miller also gives details on a new $100 million loan pool for new and existing franchisees. MainStreet.com (1/11)  | 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 | | Buyer | Jeans Warehouse | Los Angeles, CA | | Corporate Retail Visual Presentation Manager | Soft Surroundings | St. Louis, MO | | PM of Multi Channel Retail Systems | bebe Stores Inc | Brisbane, CA | | Senior Manager CRM & Loyalty | bebe Stores Inc | 94005, CA | | DMM - Non Apparel | bebe Stores Inc | Los Angeles, CA | | Director of eCommerce | bebe Stores Inc | Brisbane, CA | | Buyer | Bed, Bath & Beyond | Union, NJ | | Business Developer | IKEA Trading Services Inc. | Houston, TX | | Merchandise Planner-Contemporary | Saks Fifth Avenye | New York , NY | | Saks Fifth Avenue - Marketing Director - Philadelphia area | Saks Fifth Avenue | Bala Cynwyd, PA | | Saks Fifth Avenue - Group Selling Manager - Men's | Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago, IL | | Talent Development Director | Saks Fifth Avenue | San Antonio, TX | | Marketing Director-San Francisco | Saks Fifth Avenue | San Francisco, CA | | Marketing Director | Saks Fifth Avenue | Indianapolis, IN | | Women's Designer Selling Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Cincinnati, OH | | Fifth Avenue Club Director | Saks Fifth Avenue | San Antonio, TX | | Assistant General Manager Merchandise | Saks Fifth Avenue | Boca Raton, FL | | Assistant General Manager Merchandise | Saks Fifth Avenue | Sarasota, FL | | Talent Development Director | Saks Fifth Avenue | Atlanta, GA | | Pricing Analyst | Barnes & Noble, Inc. | New York, NY | | Regional Manager (West) | Perry Ellis International | Dallas, TX | | Handbag Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Buyer - Maternity/Petite Sportswear | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Sales Associate - RTW Women's WEAR/Contemporary | Saks Fifth Avenue | Tampa, FL | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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