NRF SmartBriefDesigned specifically for retail professionals, NRF SmartBrief is a FREE daily e-mail newsletter. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/nrf/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/nrf?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifNRF SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/nrf?sb_code=rssen-us24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTMajor retailers sue Visa, MasterCard over swipe feeshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D1706E7BF-CDD8-4D6A-84CD-211701EF7916%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D1706E7BF-CDD8-4D6A-84CD-211701EF7916%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA group of major U.S. retailers including Target, Macy's, J.C.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTTop StoryEquity firm to pay $1.1 billion for Rue21http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D8778F78F-3022-4D18-A0EC-22DFA088E0DC%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D8778F78F-3022-4D18-A0EC-22DFA088E0DC%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssPrivate-equity firm Apax Partners has agreed to acquire teen fast-fashion retailer Rue21 for $42 per share, in a deal valued  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTIndustry WatchGap's turnaround efforts gain momentumhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DE20A3DFB-9A09-4A4B-99E8-87F7162554B1%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DE20A3DFB-9A09-4A4B-99E8-87F7162554B1%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssGap reported a 3% same-store sales rise at namesake and Old Navy stores in the first quarter, and a 43% increase in earnings, -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTIndustry WatchBelgium's Delhaize shops 2 U.S. grocery chainshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D1A41AAAB-CBED-45F7-8E3C-8B74ACD615AE%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D1A41AAAB-CBED-45F7-8E3C-8B74ACD615AE%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssBelgium-based grocery retailer Delhaize is reportedly looking to sell its Harveys and Sweetbay grocery chains in an effort to -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTIndustry Watch2 charged in 13-state Home Depot theft ringhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D908FD3B4-2662-4560-9842-95ED35FC2AEF%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D908FD3B4-2662-4560-9842-95ED35FC2AEF%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssFederal authorities are charging two men with stealing about $311,000 as part of a 13-state theft ring involving more than 10 -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTIndustry WatchTop Kohl's executive John Worthington resignshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DD76082A1-DC6F-4B40-822B-97077759E1EF%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DD76082A1-DC6F-4B40-822B-97077759E1EF%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTIndustry WatchRetailers drive the evolution of private-label brandshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DF9157352-E4D7-4E89-BFEF-C46F972F3661%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DF9157352-E4D7-4E89-BFEF-C46F972F3661%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssPrivate label brands have morphed from generic products that were less-trusted than national brands into exclusive brands cre -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTRetail TrendsThe rise of pop-up storeshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D0997582A-6550-40DD-A4A6-808BBFBC6942%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D0997582A-6550-40DD-A4A6-808BBFBC6942%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssBrands are using pop-up stores to promote themselves and to win new audiences.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTRetail TrendsMobile is key for Hispanic shoppershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DF3F26D90-2B67-42EF-B8BF-37C1E39558A9%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DF3F26D90-2B67-42EF-B8BF-37C1E39558A9%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssResearch from The Integer Group says 16% of Hispanic shoppers use a mobile device for purchases, compared with 12% of the gen -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTRetail TechnologySteps to create a responsible supply chain for mineral sourcinghttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DFC24DDDB-598B-4095-8631-E77116305068%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DFC24DDDB-598B-4095-8631-E77116305068%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssCorporate social responsibility plays an increasingly important role in consumers' shopping decisions, and shoppers are growi -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTNRF NewsNRF SmartStat: May 24, 2013http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D0E3EB92A-4CC5-4DD0-98F8-F8DD69D78CE5%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D0E3EB92A-4CC5-4DD0-98F8-F8DD69D78CE5%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssHalf of U.S.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTNRF NewsWhy patent trolls affect more than tech firms or big businesshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D4A5472A2-A4E6-4B17-AFB5-765E863FEE0C%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D4A5472A2-A4E6-4B17-AFB5-765E863FEE0C%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMore non-tech companies were targeted by patent trolls last year, and now the retail industry is feeling the brunt of their w -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTNRF NewsNoodles & Company files for $75 million IPOhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D6875EC89-C93D-42FE-A48D-33DEF793E10C%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D6875EC89-C93D-42FE-A48D-33DEF793E10C%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssBroomfield, Colo.-based fast-casual chain Noodles & Company filed paperwork Thursday indicating plans to go public in an init -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTChain Restaurant NewsSmartBrief will not publish Mondayhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn observance of Memorial Day in the U.S., SmartBrief will not publish Monday. Publication will resume Tuesday. -More- 

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]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTEditor's NoteOnly through curiosity can we discover opportunities, and only by gambling can we take advantage of them.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D55468E0B-1FC5-404C-88C7-80D763D6E490%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3571894E-C3AC-46AB-A56F-AE432C9E4736%26copyid%3D55468E0B-1FC5-404C-88C7-80D763D6E490%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssClarence Birdseye,American inventor, entrepreneur and naturalist -More- ]]>24 May 2013 12:03:01 CDTSmartQuote