| January 6, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Publix ends curbside service after 15-month pilot
After testing curbside pickup at three stores since September 2010, Publix Super Markets decided to end the program, which let customers order online and pick up their purchase in the store parking lot. "The number of consistent customers who chose to use this service was considerably less than required to meet our predetermined expectations," said spokeswoman Shannon Patten. The Tampa Tribune (Fla.) (1/6)       | 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! |
 - Modell's drives traffic with remodeled flagship
A fortuitous meeting between Modell's CEO Mitch Modell and Schussler Creative founder Steve Schussler led to a revamp of the sporting goods chain's 20,000-square-foot Times Square flagship. Tweaks to the store's ambiance included lighting and music changes, and the changes have driven a 32% increase in business. STORES magazine (1/2012) - Jones Group launches revamp's second phase
Jones Group has begun the second stage in a plan to revamp its brands, with an emphasis on revitalizing existing brands including Jones New York, Anne Klein and Nine West. Last November, the company hired Scoop NYC co-founder Stefani Greenfield to lead the effort as chief creative officer. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (1/5)  | Key Steps Business Owners Should Know About Successful International Payments. This American Express® guide helps you streamline FX payments. Includes FX payment provider profile, how to simplify payments, and insightful FAQ. |
 - Tips to win with the 2012 shopper
 The top retail trend for 2012 may well be "shopping under the tech influence," says Marian Salzman, a proven trendspotter and CEO of Euro RSCG Worldwide PR. Winners will be the stores that find the best ways to integrate mobile into the in-store experience, online merchants that make the most of augmented reality and retailers that innovative with social media. Retail's BIG Blog (1/6) - Which stores had the hottest holidays?
The holiday season clearly illustrated the sharp divide created by the current tough economy. Several retailers struck the right note with holiday shoppers, including Macy's, which continues to win with its local merchandising strategy; Costco and TJX, which attract bargain-hunting fashionistas; and Limited Brands, which brought in shoppers seeking affordable luxuries. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (1/5) - Report: N. America's retailers lose more to staff than shoplifters
Employees are responsible for 44.1% of retail shrink in North America, while shoplifting and organized retail crime accounts for 43.2% of the total, according to the Centre for Retail Researching's Global Retail Theft Barometer. Retailers worldwide spent $28.3 billion on loss prevention and security last year, up 5.6% from 2010, the report found. STORES magazine (1/2012)  | 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. |
 - Study sees rise in mobile coupon redemption
A study from Juniper Research predicts mobile coupon redemption will grow to 8% worldwide by 2016, making them eight times more likely than paper ones to be redeemed. The report says mobile coupon use could decline at first as both customers and coupon-issuers get comfortable with the technology. Progressive Grocer (1/5)  - Emphasize attitude when you make your next hire
When employees fail, it's often because they don't have the right attitude for the job, according to Mark Murphy, author of "Hiring for Attitude," in this Q-and-A. To address this problem, companies should decide which attitudes are important to them and tailor their interview questions to find candidates who possess these attributes. BusinessNewsDaily.com (1/4)  | Principles of Checkweighing - Building an Effective Program
This essential guide is an invaluable resource of checkweighing information and a definitive reference providing an insight into all aspects of checkweighing from basic principles to implementation of a comprehensive program. Request your free copy now! |
| NRF News |  |  | | - It's the last chance to save! Register for Retail's BIG Show today
Neiman Marcus, Walgreens, The Home Depot and Whole Foods Market have already registered for retail's biggest event of 2012. Have you? The 2012 NRF Annual Convention & EXPO attracts more than 22,000 industry professionals, more than 400 solution providers, and more than 250 of the industry's best speakers. Register by Friday, Jan. 6 to save $150 off the onsite rate. Learn more. - How Internet Retailer 1000 companies handle shopping cart abandonment
With shopping cart abandonment rates rising, Listrak recently reviewed the check-out process and shopping cart remarketing tactics of the Internet Retailer Top 1000 retailers. In a recent addition to the Shop.org white paper library, Listrak identifies numerous opportunities for retailers to recover abandoned carts, including the number, timing, and content of follow-up messages, as well as how retailers can significantly improve the check-out process to mitigate cart abandonment in the first place. As a bonus, this paper includes a "look book" appendix that reviews cart recovery e-mails from 20 retailers. Download the white paper.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Chains bring out the January bargains
January is typically a slow month for quickservice chains as consumers tighten their belts to recover from holiday spending; several chains have launched bargains aimed at bringing in cash-strapped consumers. Taco Bell and Wendy's have new 99-cent items, KFC has cut the price of a 10-piece bucket to $11, and Pizza Hut and Papa John's have brought back popular promotions. USA TODAY (1/5) - Restaurant chains boost franchisee incentives
Chains including Papa John's and Denny's have made moves to make it easier for franchisees to buy in, including cutting royalties and establishing lending programs to make it easier for new franchisees to open and existing operators to expand. At the same time, chains are getting choosier about which franchisees they'll approve. The Wall Street Journal (1/5) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Buyer | Jeans Warehouse | Los Angeles, CA | | Regional Manager (West) | Perry Ellis International | Dallas, TX | | Sales Associate - RTW Women's WEAR/Contemporary | Saks Fifth Avenue | Tampa, FL | | Buyer - Maternity/Petite Sportswear | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Mens Sweater Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Senior Merchant, Fine Jewelry | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Buyer - Shoes | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Regional Manager | Aspen Dental | Tampa, FL | | Assistant (Associate) Buyers - Brick & Mortar and Ecommerce | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | VP DMM Ladies Shoes | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Assistant Controller | Brooks Brothers | Enfield, CT | | Manager, Brand Marketing & Public Relations | La-Z-Boy | Monroe, MI | | VP DMM Boys | 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 | | Logistics Manager | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Handbag Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, 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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