| July 13, 2012 | News for the retail industry |  |  | |
- Banana Republic teams up with Virgin America
Banana Republic has partnered with Virgin America to update the styles worn by the 5-year-old airline's 2,000-plus flight attendants, pilots and crew members. Pieces based on the official new uniforms including trench coats and aviator sunglasses will be available to the public at select Banana Republic stores and Virgin's in-flight store. USA TODAY (7/12)       | Free Ebook: 30 Ideas for your Social Media Plan
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 - Lord & Taylor to sponsor "Project Runway"
Lord & Taylor will be the exclusive retail sponsor for the 10th season of "Project Runway," a deal that includes providing a wall of shoes, bags and accessories contestants will use to complete their creations and an in-store challenge set to air next month. "The mission of the show is very much in alignment with Lord & Taylor's legacy of launching the careers of major American designers," said Bonnie Brooks, president of Lord & Taylor parent Hudson's Bay Co. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (7/12)  | Could you get more ROI from CRM?
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 - Supermarkets lose luster as grocery destination
As shoppers gain grocery choices, supermarkets' market share dipped to 51% in 2011. Meanwhile, SUPERVALU plans to suspend its dividend and hire advisers for a strategic review. "Supermarkets cannot continue to do the same things they did in 1990s and expect a different result than the one seen over the last 10 years," UBS analyst Jason DeRise said. The Wall Street Journal (7/12) - Report: Hong Kong, NYC boast world's highest retail rents
Strong demand coupled with scarce supply sent retail rents in Hong Kong and New York City soaring 19% and 15.1% respectively in the first quarter of 2012, according to a new report from CBRE Group. Retail rents across all regions rose 0.8% in the three-month period, with the Americas in the lead with a 3.4% increase. Bloomberg Businessweek (7/12)  | 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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  - "Project Copy Cat" nabs 70 counterfeit sales sites
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement officials seized 70 websites that were allegedly selling counterfeit clothes, jewelry and other luxury items, in an operation dubbed "Project Copy Cat." "The imposter sites were simply a fraud from start to finish and served no purpose other than to defraud and dupe unwary shoppers," said director John Morton. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (7/12) - Walgreens swaps lighting in 80% of stores
At 80% of its stores, Walgreens has changed the lighting, switching to linear fluorescent fixtures that are more energy efficient and lamps that make displays appear more vivid. "With our new lighting upgrade, colors appear more vibrant and more like they would in daylight, so customers don't need to second guess themselves in the cosmetics aisle," said Tim Schmid, divisional vice president of facilities management, energy and sustainability. "Plus, the change is saving us money and energy at the same time." Progressive Grocer (7/12)  | Experian has joined forces with Moody's Analytics to create a business index and detailed report that provides insight into the health of U.S. businesses. The new Experian/Moody's Analytics Small Business Credit Index is reported quarterly to show fluctuations in the market and discuss factors that are impacting the business economy. Download the free report now! |
| NRF News |  |  | | - Mobile POS: The opportunities and risks of leveraging new retail technology
New mobile point-of-sale technologies offer retailers the opportunity of cutting costs while improving customer service, but they also come with serious questions about security and loss prevention. In a recent speech at NRF's Loss Prevention Conference last month, NRF Senior Asset Protection Advisor Joe LaRocca outlined specific issues with implementing mobile POS and e-receipts, and how retailers can prepare for leveraging these new technologies. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (6/21) - Top retail CIOs to gather at NRFtech in August and share what's next for retail
In a highly competitive and constantly changing business environment, the knowledge gained from industry CIOs is crucial to overcoming today's challenges. NRFtech is designed for just that – an exclusive event for senior-level IT executives. Attendees will learn and build connections through a series of educational sessions, roundtable discussions and networking events. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Darden to buy Yard House chain for $585 million
Olive Garden and Red Lobster parent Darden Restaurants will pay $585 million in cash to acquire the 39-unit Yard House USA chain, and operate the acquisition through its Specialty Restaurant Group along with higher-end concepts including Capital Grille and Seasons 52. Yard House, which opened its first location on the water in Long Beach, Calif., in 1996, boasts an extensive beer selection and American-inspired menu that appeals to younger, more affluent guests. Reuters (7/13), Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (7/13) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Director of Planning | Hot Topic, Inc | City of Industry, CA | | Assistant Manager | Armstrong Garden Centers | Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, CA | | Vice President and GM of Retail | Rockler Companies, Inc. | Medina, MN | | Buyer | Payless ShoeSource | Topeka, KS | | Planner – Merchandise Distribution | Payless ShoeSource | Topeka, KS | | eCommerce Site Merchant | REI | Kent, WA | | 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 | | IT Support | True Religion Brand Jeans | Vernon, CA | | Merchandise Buyer - Multiple Categories | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI | | Cosmetics Buyer (Experience Required) | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Inventory & Gross Margin Analyst | WEST MARINE | Watsonville, CA | | Mobile Retail and Special Projects Manager | LEGO Systems, Inc. | Enfield, CT | | Divisional Vice President, Marketing - Customer | REI | Kent, WA | | Divisional Vice President, Marketing - Brand Creative | REI | Kent, WA | | Director of Marketing - Palm Beach Gardens, FL Store | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | | Associate Buyer - Toys | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Divisional Private Brand Manager - Ladies | Shopko | Green Bay, WI | | Recruiting Progam Analyst | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Director of Payroll | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | 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 | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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