| June 26, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Target CMO talks "next evolution"
Target hasn't been immune to changing retail times, but recent same-store sales reports have been positive. Jeff Jones, who took over as marketing chief two months ago, says he sees his job as a mission to cultivate the love customers already feel for the brand, with new exclusive products, designer partnerships and initiatives such as The Shops concept. Forbes (6/25)       | Benchmark & Improve Vendor EDI Compliance
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- Wal-Mart Canada moves into hiring mode
Wal-Mart will open 47 hiring centres across Canada as part of a plan to add 4,000 new employees this year and next. By the end of 2013, the retailer will have spent $750 million to open, move or renovate 73 stores, including 39 former Zellers stores, in anticipation of rival Target's entry into the market next year. Financial Post (Canada)/The Canadian Press (6/25)  | |  | | | 10 Common Mistakes in Site Selection
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| Retail Trends |  |  | | - Why tweens are "the new power players of consumerism"
The "Generation Z" 8- to 12-year-old demographic spends $30 billion a year and influences another $150 billion in purchases, according to Heather Chaet, who writes that tweens "are the new power players of consumerism." Far from desiring traditional toys, 41% of the demographic had an Apple iPad atop their Christmas lists last year, according to Nielsen. "Grown Up Digital" author Don Tapscott says, "Today, the 11-year-old is an authority on this digital revolution, which is changing business, commerce, government, entertainment -- every institution in society." Adweek (6/25) - Rural towns work with retailers to save local markets
Small, rural towns across America have been losing small markets and grocery stores in recent years, creating "food deserts" for many who have a hard time traveling to big box chains farther away. In many towns in Kansas and Iowa, local governments, entrepreneurs and co-ops are working together to bring the stores back. U.S. News & World Report (6/25) - Nielsen: Consumers rebuff price-focused ads, even in hard times
Humorous ads are more effective than those selling on price, regardless of the economy, according to a Nielsen study of 4,000 consumer packaged goods ads before and after the start of the economic downturn. "The real surprise was the low scores ads focused on price and promotion received, even during the height of the recession," said Nielsen's James Russo, the company's vice president for global consumer insights. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (6/21)  | Get More with The Business Platinum Card from American Express OPEN. EARN 25,000 MEMBERSHIP REWARDS® POINTS by spending $5,000 in the first 3 months of Card membership†.
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| NRF News | | | |  | - What's next for health care: Life after the Supreme Court ruling
A decision on the Affordable Care Act is slated for Thursday, and the ripple effect will undoubtedly be felt throughout the retail industry. To discuss the decision and the full impact on the industry, NRF and NCCR members are invited to register for a conference call Thursday, June 28 to learn what's at stake for your business and next steps in the wake of the decision. Learn more or register. |
- How the economy will impact back-to-school spending
It seems like students just put on their caps and gowns for graduation, but talk of back-to-school fall budgets is already on the minds of millions of Americans. On the heels of the back-to-school shopping season, NRF partnered with BIGinsight to look at the plan of attack for back-to-school and back-to-college shopping, with nearly 80% of school-aged and college-aged families admitting that the economy will have an effect on their spending. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (6/26)
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Jim Skinner leaves behind a powerful legacy at McDonald's
Jim Skinner, who took over as McDonald's CEO eight years ago after the deaths of his two predecessors, will officially retire on June 30. This story details his legacy, which includes a slew of successful initiatives and programs born under his watch, including the 2009 launch of the McCafe line, global growth and an increased focus on sustainability throughout the organization. QSRWeb.com (6/25) | |  | | 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 | | District Manager | Hallmark | Raleigh, NC | | District Manager | Hallmark | New Orleans, LA | | 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 | | Sr. Analyst, Customer Analytics | REI | Kent, WA | | Manager, Information Systems Audit | PetSmart, Inc | Phoenix, AZ | | Associate Buyer - Toys | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Divisional Private Brand Manager - Ladies | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Sr. Site Manager, Shopping Experience | Apple, Inc. | Cupertino, CA | | DMM | Francesca's Collections | Houston, TX | | 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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