| January 10, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- CEO: The Container Store and Conscious Capitalism
 The Container Store is part of the growing Conscious Capitalism movement, sharing the belief that striking the right balance between the interests of employees, customers, vendors, community and shareholders will create value for all, says CEO Kip Tindell. The movement is a more sophisticated version of the Golden Rule that's guided the company since its creation in 1978. Retail's BIG Blog (1/10)       | Analyzing parcel carrier data is critical to obtaining optimal shipping rates. Download our case study to learn how enVista’s carrier Contract Analysis and Negotiation services enabled Vera Bradley to determine their optimal carrier, identify carrier service failures and cost savings opportunities, and significantly reduce annual transportation spend. | - Nordstrom aims to add value to loyalty rewards
Nordstrom has lowered the spending limits required for the 2.6 million members of its Fashion Rewards program to earn loyalty points to attract more aspirational shoppers. The program's perks range from $100 worth of free alterations to custom shopping parties and fashion-show tickets, and the retailer will also add new rewards at its Nordstrom Rack outlet stores. The Wall Street Journal (1/10) - QVC hires former Wal-Mart IT chief as CIO
QVC has hired long-time Wal-Mart IT executive Linda Dillman as its new chief information officer, the company said Monday. Dillman spent 18 years at Wal-Mart before leaving in 2009 to become senior vice president for global IT at Hewlett-Packard. Retailing Today (free registration) (1/9)  | 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. |
 - Retailers invest in pet medicine market
Brick-and-mortar chains have been adding pet medicines to their merchandise offerings in an effort to grab a piece of a business that has traditionally been left to veterinary practices. Target launched its PetRx program at 35 stores in 2010 and has since expanded it to 700 locations, Walgreen includes pets in family prescription plans, and Costco, Wal-Mart and PetSmart also are focused on expanding their pet medicine sales. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) (1/10) - Children's apparel designers see reason for cheer
Even cash-strapped parents are spending on their children's wardrobes, spurring optimism for children's apparel companies as they prepare for an international trade show later this month. Designers are getting more innovative when it comes to styles, and several houses including Oscar de la Renta and Lanvin are launching new children's lines. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (1/9)  | Gain Deeper Insight into the Hyperconnected World
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 - BodyMetrics 3D body-mapping tool aims for the perfect fit
 BodyMetrics and PrimeSense have partnered to create a 3D body-mapping tool that aims to help consumers shopping in stores and online find the perfect fit. The partners are still fine-tuning the system, which they'll unveil this week at a technology event. Mashable (1/9)  | VoIP phone systems deliver impressive benefits for businesses large and small. From advanced features like unified communications to significant cost savings, there's a compelling case to switch to VoIP. Read through these free guides for the very latest information on the phone system market. |
 - 4 tricky business problems you can prepare yourself to handle
Your desire to be liked can interfere with your ability to properly respond when difficult situations arise in the course of doing business such as when a customer complains or an employee is often late, but these problems can be resolved quickly -- if you're prepared, Jeff Haden writes. Figure out what could go wrong with your products to get ready to deal with customer complaints, he recommends. "When you're prepared you won't hem, you won't haw, and you won't give away the store because your stress levels spiked and all you could focus on was escaping a horrible situation," he writes. CBS MoneyWatch (1/9)  | Principles of Checkweighing - Building an Effective Program
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| NRF News |  |  | | - Retailers from around the world to convene in New York City for Retail's BIG Show
Bringing together innovative retailers from around the globe, the National Retail Federation's 101st Annual Convention and EXPO is set to commence next week offering the best educational programs available to the retail industry. The four-day event, being held Jan. 15-18 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, will feature topics ranging from digital and mobile retailing to the evolution of the retail store to economic and consumer spending trends. NRF's 2012 BIG Show is expected be the biggest and best yet -- drawing more than 22,000 retail professionals and hosting more than 420 exhibiting companies, with 82 different countries expected to be represented. Read more. - Retail's BIG Show 2012: There's an app for that
Retailers know a thing or two about the importance of providing information to their customers right where they want it. That's why it makes sense that Retail's BIG Show is offering a conference app that puts event navigation, learning and social networking at attendees' fingertips. Available for Apple and Android devices, the app is easy to download and install, even easier to use, and will give you instant access to everything happening at the show including up-to-the minute session and event updates, the ability to create a personalized schedule and review sessions, and find your way using the maps. Download the app.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Yum! CEO shares leadership strategies
Yum! Brands CEO David Novak has already imparted the leadership lessons he has learned in his career to about 4,000 of the company's employees, and he's reaching for a wider audience with a new book on the topic. He shares some of the lessons in this interview, including the need for companies to create an atmosphere with room for employees to safely express dissenting opinions. Inc.com (1/9) - Chipotle CEO: Future plans bank on ShopHouse, global growth
ShopHouse, the Asian concept launched by Chipotle founder Steve Ells in Washington, D.C., last year, draws lines out the door daily, Ells said. The company is focused on continuing to expand its core burrito concept in the U.S., but ShopHouse and international expansion are likely to take on larger role in the future, he said. Bloomberg Businessweek (1/9) | |  | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | Mens Sweater Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Buyer - Maternity/Petite Sportswear | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Assistant Controller | Brooks Brothers | Enfield, CT | | Senior Merchant, Fine Jewelry | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Buyer - Shoes | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | VP DMM Ladies Shoes | 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 Boys | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Handbag Buyer | 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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