NRF initiative aims to leverage retail's economic engine -- STORES Weekly

January 12, 2012 Vol. 3, No. 2 Sponsored by SAS Driving the Recovery NRF initiative aims to leverage retail’s economic engine Retail is the single-largest contributor to the nation’s economy, and industry leaders are convinced it will continue to play a vital role in fueling broader economic growth. Owning It Journelle's Founder/CEO Claire Chambers Claire Chambers launched lingerie chain Journelle in late 2007, and in just one year after trading consulting for retailing, she made Inc. magazine’s “30 Under 30” list. Inventory That Fits DSW makes every foot count with software solution Realizing the importance of efficient technology tools, DSW made the decision to move to a single platform solution and implemented JDA’s Enterprise and Allocation Planning solutions. Take It to the Bank The low costs and high benefits of armored car service There was a time when stores and restaurants located in low-crime neighborhoods felt safe having managers take deposits to the bank, but in this day and age, that's no longer a good business practice. Private Label: 2012 year of the consumer The democratization of technology and the rise of social media are changing the way consumers behave and interact with retailers Planet Retail’s new report highlights several key trends, including customer endorsement and cherry picking the tiers. advertisement Join SAS at NRF 2012 Learn from the brightest, most innovative minds in the industry when you join SAS January 15-18 at the annual NRF Conference and EXPO in New York. Book an appointment to visit us at Booth 1352 and get a Free EXPO Pass. CONCEPT2WATCH: Cape Town Meets California -- Naartjie Kids designs and sells clothes that are as fresh, comfortable and natural as its target consumer: children 10 and younger. Turning Addiction into Opportunity -- The Shopaholics Recycle boutique site features select resale, one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, new pieces and timeless recycled items. Got Qmilch? -- A German biochemist and fashion designer has developed a way to make clothing from milk. Qmilch is not only ecological but is reported to soothe skin allergies.   Online Fraud Perceptions -- A recent survey reveals that the majority of both Millennials and Boomers worry about becoming a victim of online fraud.  The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P) has chosen Galleria Retail Technology Solutions to help optimize its merchandising strategy and improve the customer experience.  Fashion retailer American Apparel has chosen Oracle ATG Web Commerce and Oracle ATG Web Commerce Customer Service applications to help grow its global, multi-channel retail business.  In addition, 7-Eleven Mexico has selected Oracle Retail Merchandising to create a platform for improving retail operations and driving growth. K-VA-T Food Stores has selected the Revionics Price Optimization and Revionics Promotion Optimization solutions. The Metropolitan Furnishings Association has selected TD Retail Card Services’ Renovate Card private label credit program for use by the organization’s 75 retail members in New Jersey. GUESS has implemented the VeriFone GlobalBay solution inside a dozen stores in the U.S., taken the technology on the road to Asia, and plans to expand the deployment widely in 2012. Follow STORES Media on Join SAS at NRF 2012 Learn from the brightest, most innovative minds in the industry when you join SAS January 15-18 at the annual NRF Conference and EXPO in New York. Book an appointment to visit us at Booth 1352 and get a Free EXPO Pass.  APPAREL RETAILERS AND BRANDS CAN GAIN MORE VALUE FROM REMODELS See the New MI9 Visual Space Analytics solution debuting at NRF 2012 Whitepapers The Ups and Downs of Network Availability Optimizing Price in a Transparent World Consignment sales: Market Penetration VS Risk Mitigation Increase Your Hiring Performance with the Ultimate Recruitment Technology Checklist! The Roadmap from Multi-Channel to Cross-Channel Retailing Floor Planning: Shifting From a Tactical to a Strategic View Cashing in on the Mobile Bar Code Revolution Midmarket Retail Bounces Back Upcoming Events NRF 101st Annual Convention & EXPO Sun, Jan 15- Wed, Jan 18 Collaborative Localization: Visibility at the Store Shelf STORES Webinar Thurs, Feb 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern

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