| March 16, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Sears to shutter 62 stores: Sears plans to close all nine of its Great Indoors stores, 43 Hometown Stores and 10 hardware stores, the company revealed in a regulatory filing this week. The moves are in addition to earlier announced plans to shutter up to 120 underperforming Sears and Kmart stores. The Wall Street Journal (3/15)
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 - Shop 'n Save president talks tech
Marlene Gebhard, president of Shop 'n Save, said technology has changed the way people shop, as young people "don't want to touch anything paper. They want everything through their iPhone and Android." The SUPERVALU banner has a smartphone application through aisle411 and is developing an app through SUPERVALU. "Hopefully, down the road, we'll have as much information on it as with aisle411," she said. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (3/16) - Casual Male takes a more tailored approach
Casual Male plans to boost its tailored fashion offerings from 20% to about 30% of the retailer's overall business as it expands the DXL store concept, CEO David Levin said Thursday. The company also said it has halted its test of in-store B&T shops at 15 Bon-Ton department stores, but will continue to sell the products on Bon-Ton's website. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (3/15) - With merger, Sprouts spreads its wings
Sprouts Farmers Market, which acquired Henry's in 2011 and last week merged with Sunflower Farmers Market, has 139 stores and plans to add 15 a year. Carlotta Mast, editor-in-chief of Natural Foods Merchandiser, said Sprouts and Sunflower were known for low prices. "This merger could really enable them to have even more buying power in the market so they can be more aggressive with their pricing," Mast said. San Diego Union-Tribune (3/14)  | Over 1,700 CMOs shared their insights on the fundamental shifts transforming business and the world. Find out how they are striking a better balance between investing in solutions that drive efficiency and those that improve decision making, foster collaboration,and enhance customer relationships. |
 - Designers cater to the kiddie crowd
A growing number of high-fashion designers including Diane von Furstenberg, Versace and Oscar de la Renta are creating children's lines as U.S. parents pick up on a trend already popular in Europe. "I think there's a lot more focus on the children's market design-wise, especially in this country, which was not that prevalent before," said Carolina Zapf, who displayed her Baby CZ brand at New York Kids Fashion Week. CNBC (3/15) - Real estate value goes up when upscale grocers move in
High-end grocers can improve a community's real estate value, studies show. In addition, the presence of a Whole Foods Market or Wegmans Food Markets store can attract business to a depressed area. Detroit officials are hoping that will be the case when Whole Foods opens a store in an area of the city with many abandoned properties. WTOP-FM (Washington, D.C.) (3/14)  | The next generation of talent management practices and solutions will be impacted by economic evolution, demographic changes and technology advancements, as they influence the way people work. Learn how companies must adapt to remain effective in the future by downloading this white paper. |
 | Retail Technology |  |  | | - Retailers turn to social media for shopper clues
Retailers are basing some inventory decisions on social media, for example, stocking more of the items that get a high volume of Twitter chatter. "As retailers order less, the consumer products companies will require fewer people and machines, and that has far-reaching effects on the global economy," writes Brian Sozzi. Forbes/Great Speculations blog (3/15)
| NRF News | | | | - "This is Retail" video submission deadline extended to March 18
As the best retail stories in America continue to pour in, NRF is giving a little extra time for retailers to put their finishing touches on their two-minute videos. Submissions will be accepted this Sunday until 11:59 p.m. EDT so that no story is left unheard. Contest entrants will compete for $50,000 in prizes and a trip to Washington, D.C. Learn more. - Nominate your Loss Prevention superstars for NRF's LP awards by March 30
Each year, NRF honors loss prevention and law enforcement professionals for their outstanding work and going above and beyond the call of duty to better their community. The two awards recognize LP cases and a law enforcement professional or agency that has made a positive impact on their company, community and the retail industry as a whole. The winners will be announced in front of more than 2,700 of their peers on Thursday, June 21, at the 2012 NRF Loss Prevention Conference & EXPO. Learn more and nominate.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - U.S. chains shake up the menu to please global palates
McDonald's, Pizza Hut, KFC and other U.S. quickservice chains have been introducing menu items in their international markets that aren't available to fans of their food at home. Dishes aimed at pleasing local palates often include new mixes of sweet and savory, from curry beef doughnuts at Dunkin' Donuts in China to chocolate quesadillas at India's Taco Bell restaurants. USA TODAY/SmarterTravel.com (3/14) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Business Analyst | QuantiSense | Atlanta, GA | | Implementation Consultant | QuantiSense | Atlanta, GA | | 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 | | Merchandise Planning & Analytics Manager | Coast Guard Community Services Command | Chesapeake, VA | | Merchandise Planner | The Bon Ton Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Direct Marketing Manager | RadioShack | Fort Worth, TX | | Director, Online Marketing | Bath & Body Works Direct, Inc. | Columbus, OH | | Director of Operations | Spencer Gifts | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Global Insights Manager | Burt's Bees | Durham, NC | | Designer - Footwear/Girlcare | Tween Brands Service Co. | New Albany, OH | | Merchandise Planner | Kohl's Department Stores | Menomonee Falls, WI | | Merchandise Buyer | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI | | Director of Store Initiatives | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | VP eCommerce | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Merchandise Planner | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Buyer, Petites | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, FL | | Buyer | Smithsonian Museum Retail | Washington, DC | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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