| March 26, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Wegmans strategy: "Think about employees first"
Wegmans has built a solid base of loyal customers with a policy that puts its 42,000 employees first. The 79-store family-owned supermarket chain has never laid off workers and kept prices low and profits up with a policy that's focused on employee training and profit-sharing. "Our employees are our number one asset, period," said Kevin Stickles, vice president of human resources. TheAtlantic.com (3/23)  | Predict what customers want and how to delight them.
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When customers visit your website or store to make a purchase, they leave valuable clues to how you can build a longer, more profitable relationship with them. Join us online to hear how retailers are using analytics to increase profitability. REGISTER NOW. | - CVS to end Beauty 360 experiment
CVS will close all 25 Beauty 360 stores in May and focus on other core beauty products, the company said. The chain launched the first of the upscale shops in 2008, just as the recession was beginning to hit the high-end beauty products industry. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (3/23)      - A&P seeks local connection
A&P is emerging from bankruptcy with a strategy that includes tailoring stores to each neighborhood's demographic. A Pathmark in Weehawken, N.J., added Hispanic products, and a Pathmark in Bergenfield, N.J., was remodeled to increase offerings for Orthodox Jews. The Record (Hackensack, N.J.) (3/25)  | Data powers all your online channels and as a marketer you are involved with how this information is being used to reach customers. Federal regulations require protection of that consumer data to avoid potential risks and lawsuits. Watch these videos to learn how to create a comprehensive data privacy strategy. |
 - How to keep order among teens at the mall
Incidents of teen violence at the Mall of America the day after Christmas has led the center's security team to step up enforcement of a rule that requires teens entering the mall after 4 p.m. on weekends to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Experts offer additional advice for keeping order among teens, which includes learning to understand your own behavior as well as theirs. STORES magazine (3/2012) - Mascots and characters jump into social media
Companies are creating Facebook and Twitter accounts for mascots and characters such as Sir Can-A-Lot for Hormel Foods, the Old Spice Guy for Procter & Gamble and talking granola bar Mel for Kraft Foods' MilkBite. "You can put fairly bald product benefits into the mouth of a mascot, and it doesn't come off as hard sell," said Parker Channon, partner at San Francisco ad agency Duncan/Channon. The Wall Street Journal (3/25)  | LIVE Webinar: Retailers Head for the Cloud
In this webinar, you'll hear guest speaker Peter Sheldon, Senior Analyst at Forrester Research, discuss findings from his new report on cloud-based eCommerce Solutions. Specifically, he will share insights on this trend toward the cloud and his finding on how you can establish a sustainable approach to adopting cloud-based eCommerce solutions. Register now. |
 - RadioShack geo-targets mobile users carrying old contracts
RadioShack is using the Verve Wireless network for location-based ads to target users of old cellphones and those with expiring contracts, encouraging recipients to stop by their closest RadioShack for an upgrade. Mobile accounts for 40% of RadioShack sales, according to Mindshare Chicago's Elizabeth Elliott. ClickZ (3/23)  | Thinking about becoming an IBM Business Partner?
IBM Business Partners are well-equipped to uncover opportunity and find new avenues of growth, while helping better satisfy client requirements for innovative, end-to-end solutions as trusted, strategic partners. Read this brochure to learn more about the unique benefits of teaming with IBM. |
  | The Business Case for Mobile and Tablet Shopping
Is mobility an out-of-reach luxury or could it really improve your business? Get the facts! Aberdeen’s Analyst Insight examines the impact of mobile solutions on retail transactions, customer expectations, and important profit opportunities. This research – a $399 value- is yours free! Download your copy here! |
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| NRF News | | | | - How to optimize and streamline your retail distribution center
As new technology bursts on to the scene, consumers' actions -- and reactions -- to innovation often serve as guides for retailers. But where does your distribution center fit in with changing technology? In an NRF webinar this Thursday, March 29, Kim Baudry and Rich Herlacher of Dematic Corp. will discuss trends impacting retail distribution center efficiency and designs suited for today's omnichannel world. Learn more and register. - Turn your associates into retail management superstars
To prepare new or aspiring sales or assistant managers for the core competencies of retail management, the NRF Foundation has developed the Retail Management and Operations course to engage those who would like to prepare for the Professional Certification in Retail Management and retail managers who would like to better understand the retail industry. This instructor-led curriculum can be delivered to meet any retailer's training schedule and includes modules with real-world scenarios from operations, finances and human resources. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Wendy's voices support for more humane practices
Wendy's said Friday that Arkansas-based O.K. Foods, which supplies a "sizable amount" of the quickservice chain's chicken, has begun using a low-atmospheric pressure system that renders the chickens unconscious before slaughter, replacing the practice of using electricity to stun the animals. The chain also is working with pork producers to reduce the use of gestation crates. USA TODAY/The Associated Press (3/24)  | Retailers, make change happen on Capitol Hill!
Join more than 100 retailers on Capitol Hill to advocate for the retail industry! Sign up now to visit with lawmakers during the NRF Washington Leadership Conference May 15-16, and help NRF advance job creation, corporate tax reform, sales tax fairness and more. Register now. | | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | VP Retail Merchandising | Little Switzerland | St. Thomas, USVI, USA Virgin Islands | | Planner | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, FL | | Director, Store Environment & Merchandise Planning | Harbor Freight Tools | Calabasas, CA | | Director of Advertising Production | The Bon Ton Stores, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | | Corporate Recruiter | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Director of Operations | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Buyer - Youth, Girls | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Director of Real Estate | Burlington Coat Factory | Los Angeles, CA | | Project Manager | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Visual Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Huntington Station, NY | | Director, Online Marketing | Bath & Body Works Direct, Inc. | Columbus, OH | | Merchandise Planning & Analytics Manager | Coast Guard Community Services Command | Chesapeake, VA | | Merchandise Planner | Kohl's Department Stores | Menomonee Falls, WI | | Merchandise Buyer | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI | | Merchandise Planner | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | eCommerce Web Analytics & Planner Manager | Bealls Florida | Bradenton, FL | | Manager of Store Communication | American Eagle Outfitters | Pittsburgh, PA | | Buyer | Smithsonian Museum Retail | Washington, DC | | Buyer, Petites | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, FL | | Vice President - General Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Stamford, CT | | Meat/Seafood Team Leader | Meijer | Cincinnati, OH | | Meat/Seafood Team Leader | Meijer | Westerville, OH | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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