| April 18, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Intermix shifts into growth mode
Intermix has embarked on an expansion plan that includes opening stores outside its traditional urban areas and gaining a presence in Canada that will be the first step in a larger global growth strategy. The Los Angeles-based apparel retailer plans to open five new U.S. stores this year, and up to 10 domestic and international locations in 2013. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (4/17)       | Which seniors are most profitable for you?
When you segment seniors by affluence, education, employment, lifestyle, and geography, you find vast differences in their preferences and spending habits. Download this white paper to learn more about analyzing and segmenting this fast-growing and increasingly profitable consumer group. | - Wal-Mart releases sustainability update
In its annual report on sustainability, Wal-Mart Stores said it is on track in many areas but has not reached a goal of doubling U.S. sales of energy-efficient products compared with 2008 or reducing phosphate in detergent by 70% compared with 2009. "Understandably, in some areas our progress is slower than we would like, and sometimes we hit temporary roadblocks," said CEO Mike Duke. Bloomberg Businessweek/The Associated Press (4/16) - Retail experts ponder Best Buy founder's role
Richard Schulze started Best Buy 46 years ago with a single Sound of Music store that grew into a thriving big box chain, and he maintained an active role in choosing the two men who succeeded him in the CEO chair. Some retail experts say Schulze's moves to increase his role after the resignation of CEO Brian Dunn may complicate the search for a new chief and illustrate the need for a company's founder to sometimes cede control to the next generation for the good of the company. The Wall Street Journal (4/17)  | American Public University offers quality, online education to help develop employees and leadership. With more than 100 career-relevant, certificate and degree programs, the tools for talent development, retention and maximization of corporate tuition benefits are at your fingertips. To learn more, visit us at StudyAtAPU.com/Solutions. | - Retail means giving back for one NRF contest finalist
 Tanna Dang has made her Honolulu boutique, Eden in Love, part of the community through philanthropy, as she explains in her video entry for NRF's "This is Retail" contest. The shop, one of five finalists, partners with a different nonprofit each month to spread awareness and host special events to benefit the cause. Retail's BIG Blog (4/18) - Report: Facebook flavors millennials brand choices
About one-third of consumers age 16-to-34 are more likely to buy a brand if it has a presence on Facebook, according to Boston Consulting Group. Older consumers are less swayed than their millennial generation counterparts, with only 17% of 35-to-74-year-old consumers saying Facebook pages influence their buying decisions. Luxury Daily (4/17)  | Retail Technology |  |  | | - Kiehl's taps QR codes in recycling campaign
Kiehl's has launched an in-store and mobile recycling campaign that features limited-edition celebrity-endorsed skincare products and uses QR codes to link shoppers to both the new collection and more information about the retailer's recycling program. Luxury Daily (4/17)
| NRF News | | | | - 3 retail marketing trends you need to know for 2012
NRF’s digital retailing and advertising groups have declared that this May will be devoted to all things retail marketing – May is Marketing Month. These two NRF communities, Shop.org and RAMA, have teamed up to provide educational workshops, webinars and research focusing on the new wave of retail marketing. So, what exactly will our communities be talking about next month? We'll take a deep dive into the convergence of channel marketing, how impactful SoLoMo really is in the marketing space, and how to preserve brand integrity across all divisions of a company. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (4/18) - Macy's, L.L. Bean and Overstock.com to attend NRF's Global Supply Chain Summit
Senior supply chain executives from some of retail's leading companies are headed to the NRF Global Supply Chain Summit, May 6-8 in Atlanta. The event brings supply chain leaders and strategic partners together to discuss the most important issues impacting retail supply chain management. Register by April 20 and save $200 off the on-site registration price. Learn more.
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