  | February 17, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Talbots secures $75 million loan, continues CEO search
Talbots has secured a $75 million loan to assure liquidity as it continues a search for a CEO to replace Trudy Sullivan and continues evaluating strategic options, including a possible sale of the company. The women's apparel retailer turned down a December buyout offer from Sycamore Partners. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (2/16)       | Do you know what global consumers are buying? What product categories do they prefer? What do they value most in their shopping experience? And how do they differ from country to country? Pitney Bowes Ecommerce Solutions conducted a global survey polling consumers in ten countries including Canada, UK, Australia, China, Japan and Brazil. Download the white paper here. | - Wealthy shoppers drive higher sales at Nordstrom
Nordstrom reported a 12.5% rise in sales during the quarter ended Jan. 31, as wealthy consumers boosted holiday spending even as less-affluent consumers tightened their belts. The luxury department store plans to invest significantly in its e-commerce efforts this year, open one new full-line store and 15 outlets, and continue to search for the right location for its first store in Canada, executives said. The Seattle Times (2/16) - QVC to launch line of Nicole Richie's designs
Nicole Richie will debut a line of "bohemian-chic" styles on QVC's "The Buzz on the Red Carpet — Live From L.A." show next week. The pieces include a maxi dress and kimono jacket, and range in price from $75 to $257. "I want to connect with the women watching by letting them know that we are similar in many ways; I'm a mother of two and I work," she said. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (2/16)  | Consumer Insights Your Brand Needs to Know: Latest Trends in Behavioral Advertising
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 | Retail trends |  |  | | - Designers partner on tote bag project to fight fakes
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and eBay have partnered for the second year to create and sell a line of designer tote bags to raise awareness about counterfeit items and design piracy. The bags will be sold only on eBay, beginning March 20. CNBC (2/16) - Toymakers bet parents will spend more this year
Parents are poised to splurge on their children in 2012 after cutting back last year, say toymakers gathered this week for the 109th American International Toy Fair. Parents are increasingly focusing on quality over quantity, spending on one pricier toy that's likely to hold the child's interest longer, according to NPD Group research. CNBC (2/16) - Luxury market continues global growth
Global luxury brands enjoyed strong sales growth last year and the momentum continues, even as other consumer product sectors struggle. Luxury companies including LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and PPR continue to see strong sales growth in Asia, and expect to see similar growth in emerging markets including Brazil and Indonesia. The Wall Street Journal (2/17)  |  |  | | See how Cardmembers use American Express OPEN Cards to help run their business:
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  - Retailers drop F-commerce experiments
Retailers including J.C. Penney, Nordstrom and GameStop closed their Facebook stores within months of launching them, throwing the future of F-commerce into doubt, said Forrester Research analyst Sucharita Mulpuru. "There was a lot of anticipation that Facebook would turn into a new destination, a store, a place where people would shop," Mulpuru said. "But it was like trying to sell stuff to people while they're hanging out with their friends at the bar." Bloomberg (2/17)  | Principles of Checkweighing - Building an Effective Program
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| NRF News | | | | - NRF welcomes legislation to overturn "ambush" union elections
NRF urged Congress to move quickly on legislation that would overturn new National Labor Relations Board regulations that allow unions to hold "ambush" organizing elections with little notice to employers. CEO Matthew Shay noted, "This legislation would restore a level playing field to ensure that employees can make an informed decision about joining a union." Read the full release. - Turn your associates into retail management superstars
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