| February 5, 2013 | News for the retail industry |
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- The best retail workplaces share common traits
 Fourteen retailers have made Fortune's latest list of the best companies to work for, and many of them share certain traits that help make them great, writes NRF's Allison Kroeger. Zappos and Build-A-Bear Workshop show off their commitments to people in fat and lean years alike, Whole Foods puts trust in its team members, and Wegmans workers are rewarded for pointing out the good work of their peers. Retail's BIG Blog
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- Apparel factories retool in the age of fast fashion
Clothing factories finally are moving toward more high-tech sewing machines, such as new computerized machines from Sunstar Machinery in Seoul that track every piece and standardize patterns and operations across a group of workers. The technology gives retailers a clearer picture of where their orders are in the process and how soon they'll arrive, key information in the fast-fashion age, said Sunstar chairman Park In-chul. The Wall Street Journal
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- Report: Shoppers let out their belts a bit
Consumers are still taking a cautious approach to spending, but they're easing up a bit and allowing themselves the occasional splurge, according to research from BIGinsight. "We're not seeing big changes in the way consumers are spending, but as an uncertain economy becomes a part of everyday life we are finding that they're cutting themselves some slack now and then," said executive vice president Phil Rist. STORES magazine
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- Dollar stores face increased competition, expansion
Dollar stores made big bucks during the downturn, but the big chains' rapid expansion has made it more difficult to make ends meet. More than 1,100 dollar stores are expected to open this year, but cash-strapped consumers aren't spending the way they once did. "It's as if there are more days than there are dollars," says Dollar General CEO Rick Dreiling. The Wall Street Journal
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- Facebook rolls out reusable gift cards
Facebook is testing gift cards with a handful of retailers including Target, Sephora, Jamba Juice and Olive Garden. Users of the social site can order the cards online and have them mailed to friends. Once the owner of the reusable card is registered, other Facebook friends can add more credits to the account. The Huffington Post
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- 3 HR resolutions for retailers in 2013
According to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the retail industry has added about 300,000 non-seasonal employees in the last two years alone. As NRF Foundation Research Analyst Allison Kroeger explains, the latest installment of the NRF and Mercer Retail Compensation and Benefits Study reveals a growing trend among HR executives to increase focus on training and development to strengthen the industry’s dynamic workforce. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog
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- Maximize your career through NRF's LinkedIn group
More than 14,500 retail professionals have joined NRF's LinkedIn group to network with peers, post discussions, find solution providers, and connect with retail recruiters. If you're on LinkedIn, join the NRF group to catapult your connections to a new level. View the group.
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- Domino's, Buffalo Wild Wings win on Super Bowl Sunday
The blackout that caused an unexpected intermission during Sunday's Super Bowl spurred more orders for Domino's Pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings, both of which were already having a banner night, the chains' CEOs said Monday. "I like any kind of a game that extends the time that our guests can stay in our restaurants," said Buffalo Wild Wings chief Sally Smith. CNBC
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| Position Title | Company Name | Location |
| Director of Customer Experience | Francesca's | Houston, TX |
| Experienced Retail Manager | Total Wine & More | Seattle, WA |
| Human Resources Director | Saks Fifth Avenue | San Francisco, CA |
| Chief Financial Officer | Kitchen & Company | Wilmington, DE |
| Replenishment Manager | REI | Kent, WA |
| Director of E-Commerce DC & Logistics | Francesca's | Houston, TX |
| CLIENT SERVICES BUSINESS ANALYST | KWI | Greenvale, NY |
| Assistant Implementation Manager | KWI | Greenvale, NY |
| Senior Counsel | Meijer | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Cosmetics Selling Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| Selling Manager - Women's Shoes | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| Store Director In Training | Meijer | Statewide , IN |
| Mechanical Technician (A+ Certification Required) | Meijer | Mishawaka, IN |
| Director- Branding & Packaging Graphics | Meijer | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Store Detective | Meijer | Defiance, OH |
| Retail Director #2936 | Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) | Albany, GA |
| Vice President of Stores | Kitchen & Company | Wilmington, DE |
| Immediate Opening for Experienced Transactional Real Estate Attorney | Confidential | San Francisco, CA |
| 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 |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter - Indianapolis Market | Meijer | Greenwood, IN |
| VP Marketing | Little Switzerland | St. Thomas, USA Virgin Islands |
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