| January 23, 2013 | News for the retail industry |
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 | Integrating Multi-Channel Processes for an Efficient Supply Chain
The Men's Wearhouse successfully integrated multi-channel processes under one division to reduce labor and inventory costs, improve inventory accuracy and visibility, more efficiently use temporary workers, and improve customer satisfaction through increased on-time performance and delivery. Download our case study to find out how they did it. |
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- PetSmart promotes president to CEO post
PetSmart has named president and chief operating officer David K. Lenhardt as its new chief executive officer, replacing CEO Bob Moran who will stay on as chairman of the board. Lendhardt, who joined the company 13 years ago after a career in investment banking, will also take a seat on the board. The Wall Street Journal
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- The changing world of retail pricing
 Retailers have more tools than ever to help them set optimum prices, and the successful ones are investing in tools and separate pricing teams to get it right, said RSR Research's Nikki Baird during a panel at Retail's BIG Show. "There are no retailers in the world who have ever succeeded who have disregarded the behavior of customers and the presence of competition," said retail veteran turned professor Mark Cohen. Forbes
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- Why tech vendors kick off the year at NRF show
Tech vendors say their annual treks to Retail's BIG Show offer a chance to show off the latest new things to existing retail clients while reaching out to potential new customers. "There are so many big retailers here and we absolutely can't touch everybody all the time, all year long, so being here is really important," said NEC Display Solutions' sales director Christopher A. Sullivan. Multichannel Merchant
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- Management skills your employees will appreciate
Managers who are overly authoritative or controlling risk embittering the employees they oversee, writes Victor Lipman. For this reason, it's important for managers to be calm, caring and focused on communication. "When companies are concerned about turnover, productivity, and chronically high levels of employee disengagement, they need to look thoughtfully at how they're selecting and training their managers," he writes. Forbes
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- Ready, set ... Will you be ready for the Affordable Care Act?
Good insurance coverage isn’t enough for employers to avoid penalties once each part of the Affordable Care Act goes into effect -- especially if an employee’s share of the premium exceeds a certain income level. NRF Vice President and Employee Benefits Policy Council Neil Trautwein will cover key provisions like this one in a webinar on Feb. 1, explaining the basics and nuances that all business owners need to know as well as how the law will shape future workforce decisions. Learn more or register.
- Same-day delivery: How it's transformed retail
Pioneered by Circuit City in 1999, the concept of same-day delivery and in-store pick-up is not new. But as more multichannel retailers have burst on to the retail scene, brands are embracing the move to implement optimized and streamlined delivery services. In a post on the Shop.org blog, Executive Director Vicki Cantrell explains how this tactic isn’t only boosting sales online, but in-store sales as well. Read more. Shop.org Blog
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- Restaurants look to smaller spaces for growth
Tighter post-recession lending rules and rising labor costs as the Affordable Healthcare Act takes effect have some restaurant chains trying out smaller spaces. Chains including Burger King, Pizza Hut and Philly Pretzel Factory are seeing success with smaller units and kiosks that appeal to franchisees because they cost less to open and require fewer workers than full-line restaurants. The Wall Street Journal
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| Position Title | Company Name | Location |
| Assistant Buyer | Everything But Water | Orlando, FL |
| Merchandise Buyer | Everything But Water | Orlando, FL |
| Marketing Manager | GFS Marketplace | Grand Rapids , MI |
| Vice President of Stores | Kitchen & Company | Wilmington, DE |
| Selling Manager - Women's Shoes | Saks Fifth Avenue | Miami / Dadeland, FL |
| Brand Ambassador | Saks Fifth Avenue | Bal Harbour, FL |
| Immediate Opening for Experienced Transactional Real Estate Attorney | Confidential | San Francisco, CA |
| Safety Program Manager | CarMax | Richmond, VA |
| Century 21 Department Stores eCommerce Project Manager | Century 21 | Secaucus, NJ |
| Buyer | Century 21 Department Stores | new york city, NY |
| Oracle Merchandise Operations Management Consultants | Oracle America Inc | Nationwide, United States |
| Vice President of Marketing | Sleep Experts | Carrollton, TX |
| Director of Marketing | Saks Fifth Avenue | Huntington Station - Long Island, NY |
| VP Marketing | Little Switzerland | St. Thomas, USA Virgin Islands |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter - Indianapolis Market | Meijer | Greenwood, IN |
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27,600 people attended Retail’s BIG Show in 2013, surpassing last year’s record-breaking mark of 25,500. Source: 
