| February 28, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
 | Do your facilities support your evolving supply chain and business growth? Download our case study to learn how enVista's Facility Layout and Design Build services enabled Epson America to optimize their labor, equipment, space and operations, all within a critical seven-month project window. | - Topshop expands in key U.S. retail markets
U.K.-based Topshop will open its first namesake and Topman store in Las Vegas next month and plans to open a 25,000-square-foot location in Los Angeles in 2013. The fashion retailer already operates U.S. locations in New York and Chicago. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (2/27)      - Wal-Mart moves toward DVD registration system
Wal-Mart Stores is working to provide a free, in-store service that helps users register their DVDs with Hollywood's UltraViolet system, creating an online library that can be viewed on television, online or on mobile devices. UltraViolet, launched in January 2011, aims to reduce piracy but has only 1 million subscribers. The Wall Street Journal (2/28) - Warm weather, credit-card discounts boost Lowe's sales
Same-store sales at Lowe's rose 3.4% in the fourth quarter, the strongest growth in almost six years, buoyed by warmer winter weather that had consumers getting outside earlier. Aggressive promotions and a new program giving 5% off on store credit-card purchases also helped boost sales, the company said. The Wall Street Journal (2/27) - Susan Newman: The face behind NRF's BIG Show
NRF's Susan Newman is in charge of organizing NRF's 15 annual conferences and says she hopes to be happily organizing Retail's BIG Show for the forseeable future. A public relations hopeful who lucked into a trade show job out of college, Newman says her outgoing personality and passion for retail make her and NRF a perfect fit. TSNN.com (2/23)  | Our Systems are Down AGAIN?
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How can retailers overcome the challenges of today in order to apply an effective ITSM plan? And what about all those mobile and POS devices that need to be supported as well? Register for this free webinar to learn what the top retail IT challenges are -- and the best practices on solving them. | | Retail trends |  |  | | - The bricks v. clicks debate
Online retail has made significant inroads but there's still a bright future for retailers that do "omnichannel" retail the right way, says Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren, fresh from a better-than-expected holiday season. Online-only retail executives including Gilt Groupe's Kevin Ryan take a different view, saying he doesn't see big e-commerce opportunities for brick-and-mortar merchants. The Economist (2/24) - Marketing to the millennial woman
The women of the millennial generation are happily putting off marriage and family in favor of building a career and the financial success that will give them the finer things they aspire to, from luxury labels to $25,000 weddings, according to market research. Adweek (2/27)  | Fly a lot? Earn 3X rewards points on airline purchases with The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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  - Mobile shopping continues to grow
More than a third of mobile gadget users say they use the devices to shop, and plan to spend about $575 on mobile purchases during the next year, according to a survey from an industry group. Consumers use smartphones and tablets to browse and buy both in-store and online, redeem gift cards and search for coupons, the survey found. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (2/27)  | Cloud Computing for Midsize Business
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 | Main Street | | | | - 5 ways to make it feel as if you have more than 24 hours in a day
Creating a list of activities to avoid -- such as checking your social networks between tasks -- can help you to be more productive, writes Chris Brogan. Businesspeople should also make sure that they are spending about equal time on prospecting, executing business tasks and helping their current customers, he writes. "Most people tend to focus on one or two of these areas and forget the other," he writes. Entrepreneur.com (2/23)
| NRF News | | | | - Best strategies for effective IT management
From kiosks, mobile phones to brick-and-mortar stores, retail IT professionals are constantly trying to stay a beat ahead of today's ever-changing technology and have solutions prepared for any situation. In a March 1 STORES Knowledge Series webinar, Kaseya's Ray Barber will discuss best practices for applying an effective IT plan to overcome today's IT challenges and decrease the impact downtime has on businesses. Additionally, ShoeDazzle.com's senior systems administrator will provide an online retailer's perspective for overcoming these challenges. Learn more and register. - NRF Global Supply Chain Summit speakers to discuss risk-taking, leadership
There are many challenges facing retailers when it comes to having a focused and efficient supply chain, and NRF has assembled three experienced leaders to get your multichannel strategy on track. Rajan Penkar, senior vice present and president of supply chain for Sears Holdings Corp. will headline NRF's Global Supply Chain Summit, May 6 to 8 in Atlanta, and will discuss supply chain implications of an integrated retail model. Alison Levine, adjunct professor at the U.S. Military Academy, will draw on her experience as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition to share the importance of taking risks and developing teams prepared for the unpredictable. And Kirk Lippold, commander of the USS Cole, will emphasize the importance of leadership and accountability in the crux of a difficult situation. Learn more and register.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Hooters hints at new prototype with larger Atlanta eatery
Hooters has opened a renovated 8,000-square-foot Atlanta restaurant that's double the size of the original and includes new features such as an indoor-outdoor bar, more comfortable seating and 50 flat-screen HDTVs that are likely to be part of the chain's national prototype for new stores, said CEO Terry Marks. Revamped stores and menus are part of the chain's effort to keep up with changing consumer demands, he said. Restaurant Management online (2/27) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Business Analyst | QuantiSense | Atlanta, GA | | Implementation Consultant | QuantiSense | Atlanta, GA | | Email Marketing Manager | Golfsmith | Austin, TX | | Vice President of Human Resources | Teavana | Atlanta, GA | | Director, Online Marketing | Bath & Body Works Direct, Inc. | Columbus, OH | | Vice President Real Estate | Pier 1 Imports | Fort Worth, TX | | Manager Training & Development | Naarjtie Kids | Salt Lake City, UT | | Global Insights Manager | Burt's Bees | Durham, NC | | Designer - Footwear/Girlcare | Tween Brands Service Co. | New Albany, OH | | Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | AVP - Marketing | West Marine | Watsonville, CA | | Senior Manager, Manhattan WMS Applications | PEAPOD | Lake Zurich, IL | | Category Manager (Consumables/Home Division) | Navy Exchange Service Command | Virginia Beach, VA | | Director of Operations | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | The North Face: Customer Relationship Management Manager | The North Face | San Leandro, CA | | Visual Merchandiser Manager | Castle Megastore Group | Tempe, AZ | | Senior Product Manager | dunnhumby | Cincinnati, OH | | Vice President of eCommerce | The Vitamin Shoppe | North Bergen , NJ | | General Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Short Hills, NJ | | Business Development - Home Office Based | The French Company/FacilityConnect | Twinsburg, OH | | Demand Planner | Staples, Inc. | Framingham, MA | | Buyer (Missy & Special Size Separates) | Navy Exchange Service Command | Virginia Beach, VA | | Direct Marketing Manager | RadioShack | Fort Worth, TX | | DVP Spirit Halloween Marketing, Licensing & Creative Services | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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