| February 12, 2013 | News for the retail industry |
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 | An Optimized Supply Chain = Happy Customers
Optimizing your retail supply chain network offers substantial benefits, especially when it comes to improving customer service. Hibbett Sports increased customer satisfaction by implementing the optimal supply chain strategy and aligning inventory with demand, which increased their speed-to-market, reduced store returns and increased annual sales. Download the case study to learn more. |
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- The rise of Roundy's CEO Bob Mariano
Roundy's CEO Bob Mariano began working at Dominick's deli counter in 1968 and worked his way up to president of the chain. Now, his name is on Roundy's new chain of eight upscale Chicago-area Mariano's Fresh Markets. This lengthy profile details his rise in the grocery industry and the challenges Roundy's brands face as the landscape grows more competitive. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)
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- Fashion Week goes green in more ways than one
Fall designer collections on display at New York Fashion Week are full of many shades of green, and a growing number of the designers are turning to greener and more sustainable materials and practices as well. Greater transparency in the supply chain and stricter labeling rules are raising awareness of eco-friendly design, and designers including Stella McCartney, Maria Cornejo and John Patrick are getting creative to bring color and style to sustainable fashions. The Huffington Post
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- Report examines men's shopping behavior
An eMarketer report looks at male buying habits and how marketers of personal-grooming products can best reach men. Among the findings: Men prefer browsing online to standing in a store aisle. eMarketer
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- What retailers need to hear in tonight’s State of the Union
The mixed January jobs report put the spotlight on the White House and Congress, making it imperative for the two branches to make economic growth and job creation their top priority. With these two aspects top of mind for the retail industry, NRF has asked both sides to come together on a series of initiatives, including long-term spending reforms instead of “sequestration,” comprehensive tax reform that will make U.S. businesses more competitive, and a delay of health care reform mandates that will cause retailers to cut payrolls. Read more.
- What’s the price of love this Valentine’s Day?
 Valentine’s Day shoppers want to show appreciation for their loved ones, but they don’t want to break their piggy banks. NRF Senior Director of Media Relations Kathy Grannis explains what gifts shoppers are being cautious about this year and why, as well as the top spots where value-minded consumers will be purchasing gifts. Watch the video. Retail's BIG Blog
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- Olive Garden gives staffers a new look
Olive Garden's 50,000 servers got new uniforms this week, with modern black outfits replacing the familiar white shirt and tie. The change came after the lion's share of workers surveyed by the company expressed support for revamping the uniform. It is the first major uniform update since the eatery opened its first location in 1982. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.)
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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 |
| Director of E-Commerce | Kitchen & Company | Wilmington, DE |
| Senior Strategic Planner | TracyLocke | Wilton, CT |
| Director Loyalty Marketing | REI | Kent, WA |
| Trade Compliance Manager | West Marine | Watsonville, CA |
| Director of E-Commerce DC & Logistics | Francesca's | Houston, TX |
| CLIENT SERVICES BUSINESS ANALYST | KWI | Greenvale, NY |
| Assistant Implementation Manager | KWI | Greenvale, NY |
| Planner | STEIN MART | Jacksonville, FL |
| eCommerce Systems and Operations Lead | STEIN MART | Jacksonville, FL |
| Replenishment Manager | REI | Kent, WA |
| WW Director Digital Strategy & Platforms | Johnson & Johnson | Multiple Locations, United States |
| Human Resources Director | Saks Fifth Avenue | San Francisco, CA |
| Chief Financial Officer | Kitchen & Company | Wilmington, DE |
| Senior Counsel | Meijer | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Vice President of Stores | Kitchen & Company | Wilmington, DE |
| Cosmetics Selling Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| Selling Manager - Women's Shoes | Saks Fifth Avenue | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| Immediate Opening for Experienced Transactional Real Estate Attorney | Confidential | San Francisco, CA |
| Vice President of Marketing | Sleep Experts | Carrollton, TX |
| VP Marketing | Little Switzerland | St. Thomas, USA Virgin Islands |
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Shoppers will spend an estimated $4.4 billion on diamonds, gold and silver this Valentine’s Day. Source: 
