| April 27, 2012 | News for the retail industry |
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- CEO's Apple store epiphany inspires J.C. Penney's strategy
Changes at J.C. Penney stores under CEO Ron Johnson have their roots in an epiphany Johnson had while planning the first Apple store. Johnson's plan to merchandise Apple's gadgets according to customer lifestyle rather than product category is mirrored in Penney's ongoing transformation aimed at appealing to younger customers, writes Walter Loeb. Forbes
(4/26)     
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- Costco expands successful mortgage test
Costco will begin rolling out a full-service mortgage program on its website, in partnership with 11 banks, and start promoting the program to members in stores and in its weekly publication. Costco's partners have made about 10,000 mortgages to members during a multi-year test of the program. CNNMoney
(4/26)
- J. Crew promotes senior finance executive to CFO post
J. Crew Group has named Stuart Haselden as its new chief financial officer, replacing James Scully, who remains on as executive vice president and chief administrative officer. Haselden has served as senior vice president of finance and treasurer since 2009. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required)
(4/26)
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- Luxury sector rises as U.S. recovers, new markets emerge
A combination of a return to spending by wealthy U.S. consumers and increasing wealth in emerging markets bodes well for the luxury apparel sector, experts say. "Our optimistic outlook is reflected in our plan to expand our editorial coverage of this particular category over the next year by introducing a new front-of-book section devoted to style," said Brett Anderson, editor in chief of The Robb Report. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required)
(4/26)
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- Walmart.com adds cash-payment option
Walmart.com launched Pay With Cash, an option that lets customers order online and pay with cash at a bricks-and-mortar store. Only 15% of Wal-Mart Stores' in-store transactions are done by credit card, indicating a need for a cash-payment option, said Walmart.com CEO Joel Anderson. All Things D
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- Yusen Logistics COO shares keys to a better supply chain
Whether retailers are expanding or maintaining a presence in the marketplace, the sophistication of the transportation supply chain requires a strong relationship between retailers and transportation providers to ensure success and stability. As both sides begin gearing up for the contracting season, Yusen Logistics COO Michael Noone share insights into challenges for the year ahead, what retailers can do to strengthen partnerships with their transportation partners, and how transportation providers are taking corporate social responsibility seriously. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog
(4/26)
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- McDonald's marketer likes Olympics for a softer sell
McDonald's sees the Summer Olympics in London as an opportunity to talk less about food and more about "children's well-being," said Kevin Newell, the global chief brand officer. The former Burrell Communications and Leo Burnett advertising executive says that when his attention turns back to food it will be in consideration of items sold at some McDonald's globally that could travel well to other countries. Chicago Tribune
(4/27)
- Europe's economy hinders Starbucks turnaround
Starbucks saw strong sales growth in the U.S. and China in its most recent quarter, but the chain reported a $5.5 million net loss in Europe where the current economic downturn has worsened a sales slowdown. The company is in the midst of revamping its European operations, with a strategy similar to the successful turnaround it engineered in the U.S. a few years ago. The Wall Street Journal
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| Customer Intelligence Strategist | GFS Marketplace | Grand Rapids , MI |
| Retail Construction/Project Manager | Jewelry Repair Enterprises, Inc | Delray Beach, FL |
| Senior Buyer | Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. | Smryna, GA |
| Director of Catalog Merchandising/Creative | Scrubs & Beyond, LLC | St. Louis , MO |
| Merchandise Buyer | Gorsuch Ltd. | Vail, CO |
| Senior Director of Quality and Product Safety | Walmart | Shenzhen, China |
| Senior Manager of Field Human Resources | Ollie's Bargain Outlet | Harrisburg, PA |
| Buyer, Hardgoods | Moosejaw Mountaineering | Madison Heights, MI |
| Senior Store Leadership Management Position | Saks Fifth Avenue | Atlanta, GA |
| Category Manager/Buyer | The Vitamin Shoppe | North Bergen , NJ |
| Retail Merchandise Manager | Le Creuset of America, Inc./Schiller Stores, Inc. | Early Branch, SC |
| Learning Solutions Manager | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ |
| Wholesale Visual Coordinator | MacKenzie-Childs LLC | New York, NY |
| Director of Retail, Travel Hospitality Service | Delaware North Companies | Buffalo, NY |
| Merchandise Planner | Kohl's Department Stores | Menomonee Falls, WI |
| Merchandise Buyer - Multiple Categories | Kohl's Department Stores | Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI |
| Fashion Product Manager (Sourcing Manager) | Target | Minneapolis, MN |
| Product Manager (Sourcing Manager) | Target | Minneapolis, MI |
| Fashion Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN |
| Target.com Merchandising Buyer | Target | Minneapolis, MN |
| Retail Buyer - Home | Target | Minneapolis, MN |
| Merchandise Planner | Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington, NJ |
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