| June 21, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Apple to boost hourly wages for U.S. store workers
Apple will give its hourly retail workers in the U.S. raises of as much as 25% after evaluating pay rates in an internal review earlier this year, employees said this week. About two-thirds of the company's 350 stores are in the U.S., employing workers whose pay averages between $9 and $15 per hour and can rise to $30 for members of the "Genius" tech support team. The Wall Street Journal (6/20)       | 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. | - Saks invests to turn stores into tourist draws
Saks Fifth Avenue is investing in new infrastructure and strategies aimed at capturing more of the growing hordes of international tourists to its 45 U.S. stores in the coming years, Vice President Kathleen Ruiz said at a recent conference. The retailer's efforts will include upgrading systems to allow Asian shoppers to pay with their debit cards, and partnerships with airlines and luxury travel networks. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (6/19) - Gap CEO shares outlook for growth
Gap will continue expanding its outlet store locations even as it cuts underperforming retail space from its full-price namesake and Banana Republic stores, CEO and Chairman Glenn Murphy said this week. The company is taking a wait-and-see approach to expansion in Europe and will expand its presence in Japan with the opening of its first Old Navy store there next month. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (6/20) - Sears launches vacation-package layaway
Sears unveiled searsvacations.com this week, a website that lets shoppers book vacations and put them on layaway. The site includes hotels, cruises, rental cars and airline tickets, as well as 100 pre-paid vacation packages. Time.com (6/20)  | Cloud Security Who Do You Trust?
Cloud computing changes the way we use computing with the promise of significant economic and efficiency benefits. But significant security issues are presented with this new approach to computing. This white paper explains why trust, reliability and security decisions are central to choosing the right model. |
 | NRF's 2012 Loss Prevention Conference |  |  | | |  | - How loss prevention leadership can transform the organization
Saks has cut its shrink rate 70% since a 2005 SEC investigation spurred changes at the luxury retail chain, and along the way it learned some vital lessons about the important role the asset-protection team plays in fostering an ethical company culture, CEO Stephen Sadove told attendees during his Wednesday keynote at NRF's Loss Prevention Conference. "Clarity of strategies, over communication" and "constant planning," went a long way toward helping reduce the shrink, he said. Security Director News (Langhorne, Pa.) (free registration) (6/20) - Why diversity is key to a strong loss prevention team
 Retail loss prevention is increasingly becoming an attractive career field, drawing people with the diverse backgrounds and viewpoints that make for stronger teams, said panelists at NRF's Loss Prevention Conference. "People with law degrees or those who would not traditionally consider loss prevention or asset management are now attracted to the opportunities in these fields," said SUPERVALU VP Carol Martinson. Retail's BIG Blog (6/20) - Fighting back against habitual retail thieves
Habitual retail criminals can be violent, intimidating and capable of doing significant financial damage, but retailers can take several steps to make cases against them that will stick, loss prevention specialists from Gap and CVS told attendees at NRF's Loss Prevention Conference. "These repeated offenses compromise the safety of employees and overall shopping experience, and can have long-term effects on one store or multiple stores across America," said Gap's Jason Adams. Retail's BIG Blog (6/21)  | Could you get more ROI from CRM?
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 - Report: Women demand more from their makeup
U.S. women have learned to expect more from their makeup, driven by marketing campaigns that boast the multi-tasking abilities of new cosmetics, according to NPD Group. "Makeup products with skincare benefits create a perception of 'more bang for the buck,' and consumers may believe they are getting more value," the report says. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (6/20) - Why French bookstores continue to thrive
France boasts 2,500 bookstores, and sales of print books rose 6.5% between 2003 and 2011, highlighting both the country's ongoing reverence for the printed word and government policies and laws that shore up book sales, industry experts say. Laws prohibit even online retailers from offering discounts of more than 5% on print books and ban any discounting on e-books. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/20)  | Find your 25th hour — Want to boost your company's productivity? Microsoft is offering a workplace productivity survey to help you discover how to give your people more time to innovate, plus find ways to improve your company's productivity. Get the survey and see how you can get time on your side. |
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| NRF News | | | | - How e-fairness could bring 15,000 jobs in Ohio
During the last Retail Means Jobs road show in the Buckeye State, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay met with 70 retail industry leaders to discuss the most pressing issues facing the industry today. His message: A federal solution to sales tax fairness would not only level the playing field, but also bring balance and jobs to the state's economy. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (6/20) - Cargo at rest is cargo at risk: Tips for minimizing theft
The FBI estimates cargo theft can be as high as a $30 billion problem for retailers every year. So how can retailers get out in front of this growing problem? In a breakout session at NRF's Loss Prevention Conference, Con-way's Chris Zook joined law enforcement officials from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, who unveiled how the two organizations partnered to uncover the crime rings responsible for high-value thefts. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (6/20)
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Starbucks to open 1st Tazo tea shop this fall
Starbucks will open a 1,700-square-foot tea-only shop near its Seattle headquarters in October, selling more than 80 varieties of its Tazo-branded tea in loose-leaf form and hot and cold tea beverages, the company said. The shop will also include a blending station where customers can create personalized blends to brew in the store or take home. Bloomberg Businessweek (6/20) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Spirits Buyer | Total Wine & More | Potomac, MD | | Area Director - Specialty Retail | The Container Store | Houston, TX | | Category Buyer | School Outfitters | Cincinnati, OH | | Sr. Merchandise Planner | BevMo! | Concord, CA | | VP eCommerce | Burlington | Burlington, NJ | | eCommerce Merchandise Manager | Gorsuch | Vail, CO | | VP DMM Ladies Shoes | Burlington | Burlington, NJ | | Divisional Vice President, Marketing - Customer | REI | Kent, WA | | Divisional Vice President, Marketing - Brand Creative | REI | Kent, WA | | Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM) | Perry Ellis International | Miami, FL | | Sr. Analyst, Customer Analytics | REI | Kent, WA | | Associate Buyer | Five Below, Inc. | Philadelphia, PA | | Sr. Site Manager, Shopping Experience | Apple, Inc. | Cupertino, CA | | DMM | Francesca's Collections | Houston, TX | | Manager, Information Systems Audit | PetSmart, Inc | Phoenix, AZ | | Associate Buyer - Toys | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Divisional Private Brand Manager - Ladies | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING – CRM STRATEGY | Saks Fifth Avenue | Huntington Station, NY | | Planner | Bed Bath & Beyond | Union, NJ | | Merchandise Planning Manager | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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