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  - Target to debut Jason Wu collection on Sunday
Target will unveil a 53-piece capsule collection from designer Jason Wu on Sunday, with clothing, bags and scarves priced from $19.99 to $59.99. Best-known for creating first lady Michelle Obama's inaugural gown, Wu says the Target collection was inspired by his love of French New Wave film. CNBC (2/2)      - Ann Taylor names new brand president
Ann Inc. has named former president of Ann Taylor Factory and the Loft outlets Brian Lynch as brand president for Ann Taylor stores. Lynch replaces Christine Beauchamp, who left to "pursue other opportunities." Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (2/2) - Campaign urges Trader Joe's to open in Astoria of Queens, N.Y.
Ran Craycroft, a resident and blogger in Queens, N.Y., neighborhood Astoria, started an online campaign urging Trader Joe's to open a store there. Spokeswoman Alison Mochizuki said an Astoria store is not in the company's two-year plan. "Although it is so nice to be wanted, wooing doesn't go into our decision making processes of selecting a location," she wrote in an e-mail. Daily News (New York) (2/2)  | Leveraging Cloud Security to Weather Threatening Storms
Web attacks and retribution campaigns are on the rise, and they have become more frequent, more random and more extreme. This paper assesses the current cyber threat environment and discusses the use of distributed cloud services as an effective means to protect against evolving, modern-day IT threats. |
 - Alaska's retail rush slows but doesn't stall
National brands moved to Alaska in droves in recent years, driving a boom that's expected to slow but not cease in the next few years. Major national retailers including Target, Walgreens, Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's entered the market as new retail centers rose between 2007 and 2009, and last year brought Apple, Aeropostale, Teavana, Bare Escentuals and Olive Garden. Alaska Journal of Commerce (2/2012)  | 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. |
  | Costs are rising in China and Japan, prompting high-tech firms across Asia to consider new sourcing locations so they can remain efficient, while focusing more on service. What will be the impact of this behavioral shift? Learn about the findings in this free white paper. |
 | Policy & Government Affairs | | | | - NYC neighborhood looks to limit retail chains
Big chain stores have replaced small mom-and-pop shops in many New York City neighborhoods; now, a plan under consideration would limit the size of retail developments in part of the city's Upper West Side. Fans of the plan say small businesses give communities their personality, while opponents say big banks and chains are growing because residents want them there. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (2/2)
| NRF News | | | | - When retailers will report monthly sales in 2012
NRF's 4-5-4 calendar serves as a voluntary guide for the retail industry and ensures sales comparability between years by dividing the year into months based on a 4 weeks/5 weeks/4 weeks format. The 4-5-4 calendar also establishes sales release dates, which have historically been on the first Thursday following the month's end. NRF has released calendars for 2012, 2013 and 2014. View the calendars. - Want to speak at Shop.org? Submit your session idea by May 20.
Be a part of the hottest digital retailing event of the year -- Shop.org's 2012 Annual Summit, Sept. 10-12 in Denver. The call for speakers has now officially opened as the event team scours the industry for the best in digital retailing to share their insights through a few different speaking opportunities: Online Retail Boot Camp, 205 keynote sessions and 16 breakouts. The deadline to submit proposals is May 20. Learn more.
| Chain Restaurant News | | | | - Burger chains aim to beef up premium offerings
McDonald's and Wendy's have both announced plans to add premium burgers and sandwiches to their menus, and other chains including Jack in the Box, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are following suit. McDonald's expect to bring premium items created for overseas markets, such as McWraps and the 1955 Burger, to U.S. units this year, an executive said. BurgerBusiness.com (2/2) | |  | | Position Title | Company Name | Location | | Divisional Merchandise Manager | West Marine | Watsonville, CA | | Marketing Manager | West Marine | Watsonville, CA | | Retail Analytics Specialist | QuantiSense | Atlanta, GA | | Footwear Buyer | Big 5 Sporting Goods | El Segundo, CA | | Merchandising Director | Stein Mart | New York, NY | | Corporate Retail Visual Presentation Manager | Soft Surroundings | St. Louis, MO | | VP, Division Planning Manager | The Bon Ton Stores, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | | Senior Product Manager | dunnhumby | Cincinnati, OH | | DVP Spirit Halloween Marketing, Licensing & Creative Services | Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Sr. Director, Store Planning and Construction | Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | | Vice President of eCommerce | The Vitamin Shoppe | North Bergen , NJ | | Inventory Manager - Accessories | Hanna Andersson, LLC | Portland, OR | | Retail Allocation Planner | Hanna Andersson, LLC | Portland, OR | | Buyer - Men's Personal Furnishings | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Director of Procurement Services | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | VP eCommerce | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Contract Recruiter - Merchandising | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Buyer | Bed, Bath & Beyond | Union, NJ | | Assistant (Associate) Buyers - Brick & Mortar and Ecommerce | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee, WI | | Regional Manager (West) | Perry Ellis International | Dallas, TX | | Handbag Buyer | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | Pricing Analyst | Barnes & Noble, Inc. | New York, NY | | Business Developer | IKEA Trading Services Inc. | Houston, TX | | Merchandise Manager - Housewares | Pier 1 Imports | Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX | | VP Customer Strategy | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ | | | Click here to view more job listings. | | |
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