| February 8, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
 | Top 5 HR Compliance Concerns for Small Business
Small and medium sized companies spend a lot of time focusing on core business issues, but they may overlook one of the most potentially serious and costly issues — regulatory compliance. How do you know what issues to look for in order to protect the company? Download this must-read paper that discusses the top 5 HR compliance issues. |
 | Industry Watch |  |  | | - Will Penney start to feel like Apple stores?
The J.C. Penney stores of the future are likely to remind shoppers of Apple stores under the leadership of CEO Ron Johnson, said Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman. "The answer is the department store hasn't changed in 25 years. This man will completely change it and it's going to be exciting," said Ackman, whose fund owns a 26% stake in J.C. Penney. The Business Insider (2/7)       | Earn 2X rewards points on advertising costs with The New Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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  - Saks Direct CMO: Multichannel is now a must-have
Technology once considered experimental has become a requirement, and it's critical for retailers to develop multichannel operations that share information across channels, says Saks Direct president and chief merchandising officer Denise Incandela. "Yesterday's emerging features have become a cost of doing business." Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (2/7) - Why brick-and-mortar retail stores are still relevant
Consumers want what they want when they want it, a desire that's likely to keep brick-and-mortar stores around for the foreseeable future, despite the rapid growth of online shopping, says Wal-Mart Labs vice president Chris Bolte. "Customers are really not looking for different experience by channel." The Business Insider (2/7)  | Concerns regarding leadership capacity and development have been heightened recently by increasing globalization, business complexity, and the impending retirement of vast numbers of seasoned leaders. Taleo and DDI explore best practices in addressing the challenge to develop and acquire emerging leaders in this white paper. |
 - Duane Reade adds self-serve frozen yogurt
New York City drugstore chain Duane Reade has begun installing self-serve frozen yogurt kiosks in some of its high-traffic stores. The move is part of a bigger ongoing strategy to brand its stores as healthy lifestyle destinations, which includes fresh food offerings and juice bars. Adweek (2/7)  | 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! |
 | Policy & Government Affairs | |  | | |  |  | Costs are rising in China and Japan, prompting high-tech firms across Asia to consider new sourcing locations so they can remain efficient, while focusing more on service. What will be the impact of this behavioral shift? Learn about the findings in this free white paper. |
| NRF News | | | | - How to keep your website from crashing
There are plenty of bases to cover to make sure your website platform can handle the activity your business deserves. In a recent interview on the Shop.org blog, Forrester Research vice president and principal analyst Brian Walker stresses the importance of ensuring site fundamentals are in top shape and shares tips for increasing business agility through site maintenance, load testing and replatforming. Read more. Shop.org Blog (2/7) - Sears Holdings SVP to keynote NRF Global Supply Chain Summit
Rajan Penkar, senior vice president and president of supply chain for Sears Holdings Corp., will headline the NRF Global Supply Chain Summit, May 6-8 in Atlanta. The Summit provides a unique environment for senior-level supply chain executives and strategic partners to network and learn about industry challenges and solutions. Penkar will speak about the supply chain implications of an integrated retail model. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - CiCi's to highlight brand focus with new campaign
CiCi's Pizza plans to launch an ad campaign this month aimed at debuting a new product and showing off changes as the chain enters the third year of its "Build the Brand" campaign, said CEO Mike Shumsky. The company recently hired culinarian Rebecca Stone to develop new menu items, and it also will roll out a redesigned website this month. QSRMagazine.com (2/3) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Retail Systems Implementation Consultant | The Parker Avery Group | Atlanta, GA | | Footwear Buyer | Big 5 Sporting Goods | El Segundo, CA | | Merchandising Director | Stein Mart | New York, NY | | Corporate Retail Visual Presentation Manager | Soft Surroundings | St. Louis, MO | | VP, Division Planning Manager | The Bon Ton Stores, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | | Retail Management | Total Wine & More | Seattle, WA | | Merchandise Planner/Distributor | Navy Exchange Service Command | Virginia Beach, VA | | Assistant General Manager of Merchandising (AGMM) | Saks Fifth Avenue | Hackensack, NJ | | Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis | Spencer Gifts | 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 | | Analyst - CRM Forecasting and Reporting | American Eagle Outfitters | Pittsburgh, PA | | Buyer | Jeans Warehouse | Los Angeles, CA | | Merchandise Planner | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Database Marketing Manager | West Marine | Watsonville, CA | | AVP - Product Development | West Marine | Watsonville, CA | | Pricing Analyst | Barnes & Noble, Inc. | New York, NY | | Divisional Planner | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Senior Marketing Strategy & Loyalty Consultant | Alliance Data | Columbus, OH | | VP Customer Strategy | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Buyer | Bed, Bath & Beyond | Union, NJ | | Assistant (Associate) Buyers - Brick & Mortar and Ecommerce | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Business Developer | IKEA Trading Services Inc. | Houston, TX | | Inventory Manager - Accessories | Hanna Andersson, LLC | Portland, OR | | Retail Allocation Planner | Hanna Andersson, LLC | Portland, OR | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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