| July 9, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Retailers boost efforts to woo gay consumers
From J.C. Penney's hiring of Ellen DeGeneres as its spokeswoman to Target's inclusion of greeting cards for same-sex couples, retailers are growing more open in their efforts to curry favor with gay and lesbian consumers, a group that boasts nearly twice the spending power of the average American. "Our marketing reflects the diversity of today's families," J.C. Penney spokeswoman Kate Coultas. The Wall Street Journal (7/8)       | Know Which Customers Are Persuadable Before You Market - The power of predicting the true impact your marketing offer will have on customer can be found in uplift modeling, a sophisticated approach that identifies where your marketing efforts can make a real difference. Download the white paper – The Uplift Advantage – and learn how retailers have become smarter about contacting customers – and are driving results. | - Tesco tries on friendlier face with revamp
Tesco launched a $1.55 billion overhaul last year that's aimed at taking back market share by making the supermarket giant's stores friendlier and more inviting. A 30,000-square-foot store 40 miles north of London is one of the first to be revamped, with new signs and lighting, lower displays and additional employees to assist shoppers. The Wall Street Journal (7/8) - PacSun finds itself swimming against the tide
Surf and action-sports apparel is as popular as every, but PacSun's sales have suffered since the chain shifted focus from popular brands in a push to develop a following for its own apparel lines. Now, the 30-year-old retailer is working to rebuild its credibility and take back market share from fast-growing competitors Zumiez and Tilly's. Bloomberg Businessweek (7/9)  | Top 5 HR Compliance Concerns for Small Business
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 - Beauty retailers get aggressive to win market share
Beauty chains Sephora, Ulta and Bluemercury have ambitious plans to add new stores and unseat department store cosmetics counters as the dominant force in beauty retailing. The shift is driven in large part by Gen Y consumers who are more educated about skin care and are seeking the best products wherever they find them, says analyst Neely Tamminga. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (7/6) - College grads marking time, making careers in retail
A growing number of college graduates are working retail jobs as they struggle to find work in their chosen fields. For some, retailers are providing an attractive alternative career path rather merely a way to mark time. "I think this is a different venue than I anticipated when I entered school. But I do believe that retail opens avenues for you in ways that are unexpected," said Victoria's Secret worker Daisy Joseph, who holds an economics degree. Bloomberg Businessweek (7/8)  | Any business expanding globally needs to be aware of the complex and oftentimes stringent privacy regulations they'll encounter as they move into new markets. In the EU, for instance, a strict regulatory framework that could spell headaches for U.S. businesses who don't have the facts. Download this FREE eBook to avoid common pitfalls and streamline EU legal compliance. |
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 - U.S. suit maker set to expand domestic manufacturing
New York City-based Freemans Sporting Club is seeing growing demand for its $4,000 handmade suits crafted by tailors in its 1,000-square-foot studio. Business is so good that the company is seeking new manufacturing space in the city. "We're not going to be the guys who make things in China with an American flag on the front. It's important to us to support local manufacturing," said co-owner and managing director Kent Kilroe. Crain's New York Business (7/8)  | Scan as fast as you work. Scan as fast as 60 pages per minute with the new Canon DR-M160 and increase your productivity with a bigger daily scan volume of up to 7,000 pages. The document quality is improved with a scan resolution as high as 600 DPI.
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| Policy & Government Affairs | | | | - State and federal lawmakers address online sales tax
Virginia will require online retailers to collect sales tax next year. The state is one of several and the District of Columbia moving forward with online sales tax measures. The growing number of states taking action is fueling support for federal legislation. Changing the law could mean as much as $23 billion in annual revenue for cash-strapped states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The Washington Post (7/8) Most Popular Headlines from Last Week Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers.
| NRF News | | | |  | - NRF releases 3rd quarter Retail Sales Outlook
"The economy is working like an old machine – full of fits and starts," writes NRF's Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz in NRF's most recent Retail Sales Outlook report. The quarterly report uses recent economic data to analyze the impact of key indicators such as employment and the housing market on retail sales growth. NRF members can download a free copy. Learn more. |
- Why the health care debate is far from over
Over a week has passed since the Supreme Court passed down a historic ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act. In a recent post on Retail's BIG Blog, NRF's VP of Health Care Neil Trautwein shares how the association intends to work the political and regulatory process to overturn, overhaul or mitigate the damage imposed by the ACA. "It is vital that regardless the outcome, we all remind policymakers that keeping the Affordable Care Act, in fact, affordable is the crucial goal. We stand ready to assist and advise," Trautwein writes. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (7/9)
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Quiznos pins turnaround to high-end menu
Denver-based sandwich chain Quiznos has launched a new premium-priced menu featuring $7.99 sandwiches made with prime rib and all-natural chicken. The chain is betting that a marketing strategy focused on quality will boost sales more effectively than trying to beat rivals on price. "It's all about going back to Quiznos' heritage — high-quality, good-tasting food," said CEO Greg MacDonald. The Denver Post (7/8) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Vice President and GM of Retail | Rockler Companies, Inc. | Medina, MN | | Systems Analyst-SaS Application/Interface Support | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Director Stores - Mid-Atlantic Division | Pier 1 Imports | Columbia, MD | | Lingerie Apparel Buyer | Castle Megastore Group, Inc. | Tempe, AZ | | Recruiting Progam Analyst | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Director of Visual Merchandise | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Merchandise Planner (various categories) | Kohl's Department Stores | Menomonee Falls, WI | | Merchandise Buyer - Multiple Categories | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI | | Cosmetics Buyer (Experience Required) | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Buyer-Consumables (Food & Candy) | Headquarters Marine Corps-Marine Corps Exchanges | Quantico, VA | | Assistant General Manager of Merchandising (AGMM) | Saks Fifth Avenue | Huntington Station, NY | | Assistant General Manager of Merchandising (AGMM) | Saks Fifth Avenue | Sarasota, FL | | Marketing Director | Saks Fifth Avenue | Huntington Station, NY | | IT Support | True Religion Brand Jeans | Vernon, CA | | Inventory & Gross Margin Analyst | WEST MARINE | Watsonville, CA | | Mobile Retail and Special Projects Manager | LEGO Systems, Inc. | Enfield, CT | | District Manager | Hallmark | Raleigh, NC | | District Manager | Hallmark | New Orleans, LA | | Divisional Vice President, Marketing - Customer | REI | Kent, WA | | Divisional Vice President, Marketing - Brand Creative | REI | Kent, WA | | Associate Buyer - Toys | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Divisional Private Brand Manager - Ladies | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Merchandise Planning Manager | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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