| July 30, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Sprouts Farmers Market looks toward Bay Area for expansion
Sprouts Farmers Market CEO Shon Boney said a Bay Area expansion is his latest strategy. "We looked at the entire Northern California market," Boney said. "The Bay Area and the rest of Northern California are very key for us. We always wanted to be there. We thought the concept would work well." During the economic slowdown, Sprouts sought out real estate in key locations, allowing it to enter the competitive market. The Oakland Tribune (Calif.) (7/27)      - Julie Whalen named new Williams-Sonoma CFO
Williams-Sonoma has named Julie Whalen as its CFO, after serving served as the retailer's acting CFO since March. The retailer plans to expand global shipping capabilities, open stores in the Middle East, upgrade its supply chain and expand its West Elm business. The Wall Street Journal (7/29) - 11 Midwest Wal-Marts evacuated due to bomb threats
Anonymous bomb threats were called in at eight Wal-Mart locations in Missouri on Friday and three Kansas locations on Sunday. The stores were evacuated, but no explosives were found. The company is working with law enforcement to find the person who made the threats ABC News (7/30) - Kroger launches "New! Low Prices" campaign
Kroger is cutting prices on about 10,000 popular items, including peanut butter, eggs, produce and frozen pizza, for the "New! Low Prices" campaign. "We're passionate about keeping these prices low and really making Kroger a destination as far as great pricing," said Carl York, advertising and public affairs manager for Kroger Mid-Atlantic. The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk)/Biz Buzz blog (7/29)  | Top 5 HR Compliance Concerns for Small Business
Small and medium sized companies spend a lot of time focusing on core business issues, but they may overlook one of the most potentially serious and costly issues — regulatory compliance. How do you know what issues to look for in order to protect the company? Download this must-read paper that discusses the top 5 HR compliance issues. |
 - App with video engages Dick's Sporting Goods customers
Mindful of consumers' rapid adoption of tablet devices, Dick's Sporting Goods is using video throughout its catalog application as a shopping aid for football gear. "Customers are increasingly flocking to the iPad, and we want to be out in front in understanding how this will influence and shape behavior. ... We want to be present in the space where our customers are," said Zack Duncan, marketing category manager for team sports and fitness at Dick's Sporting Goods. MobileCommerceDaily.com (7/30)  | New study: Social data helps CMOs drive key decisions
A new survey of The CMO Club reveals that most CMOs use real-time data from consumer conversations to indicate trends and make decisions - far beyond marketing. CMOs who share this data across their organization have a huge impact on all aspects of product development, sales, service, and more. Read the free report now! |
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| NRF News | | | | - Do strong back-to-school sales signal an economic recovery?
NRF's latest survey shows the average household with K-12 students will spend $688 on back-to-school merchandise. But does that mean consumers are ready to go out shopping with abandon again? NRF SVP Ellen Davis explains the two factors propelling growth in back-to-school spending this year, and why this 14% spending increase over last year isn't a surefire sign that the American economy is completely in the clear. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (7/30) - Register today to secure the lowest rate for Retail's BIG Show
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| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - For Five Guys, secret ingredient to success was top-quality burgers
Five Guys started on a path to success in 1986 with a simple formula that included making a hamburger with the freshest, best-quality ingredients they could find in the hopes that customers would pay a little extra for a top-notch product. Today, the company has over 1,000 stores nationwide including franchisees that took in $976 million in 2011. USA TODAY (7/29) - Dunkin' Brands shows strong second quarter performance
Dunkin' Brands boasted an impressive 8% jump in profits in its second quarter results as well as 6.9% systemwide sales growth owing to the popularity of Dunkin' Donuts' new menu offerings such as its breakfast sandwiches and limited-time K-Cup mocha. The growing popularity of Baskin-Robbins ice cream in China, South Korea and the Middle East helped drive growth in those stores. The company went public one year ago. QSRWeb.com (7/27) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Retail Sales Support Sr. Manager (req.#4243BR) | Cabela's | Sidney, NE | | Divisional Merchandising Manager, Men's | Stein Mart | Jacksonville, FL | | Director of Planning | Hot Topic, Inc | City of Industry, CA | | Vice President and GM of Retail | Rockler Companies, Inc. | Medina, MN | | VP Customer Strategy | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Director - Financial Planning & Analysis (Real Estate) | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Sr. Buyer | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Marketing Manager | Sleep Experts | Dallas, TX | | Specialty Shop Planner - Action Sports | REI | Kent, WA | | Experienced Retail Managers | Total Wine & More | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | | Sr. ETL Developer | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ | | Selling Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Sarasota, FL | | Operations Manager - Distribution Center - Weekend Shift | Saks Fifth Avenue | La Vergne, TN | | Cosmetics Selling Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Short Hills, NJ | | Inventory Analyst | REI | Kent, WA | | Buyer | Payless ShoeSource | Topeka, KS | | Planner – Merchandise Distribution | Payless ShoeSource | Topeka, KS | | Merchandise Buyer - Multiple Categories | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI | | Cosmetics Buyer (Experience Required) | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Director of Visual Merchandise | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Merchandise Planner (various categories) | Kohl's Department Stores | Menomonee Falls, WI | | Target.com Merchandising Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN | | Retail Buyer - Home | Target | Minneapolis , MN | | Lingerie Apparel Buyer | Castle Megastore Group, Inc. | Tempe, AZ | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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