| November 9, 2012 | News for the retail industry |
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- Nordstrom sees 15% Q3 sales increase
Nordstrom booked a 15% increase in sales in the third quarter, driven in large part by higher demand for men's shoes and men's and children's apparel. The luxury department store chain is looking ahead, with plans to expand into Canada and new strategies for catering to shoppers across multiple channels. The Washington Post
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- Fast-fashion fatigue bodes well for Gap, J.Crew
After years of clamoring for fast-fashion at rock-bottom prices, younger consumers are growing more willing to pay a little bit more for better-made basics that will last longer, a positive trend for chains including Gap, J.Crew and Uniqlo, industry experts say. "There’s a great opportunity now for quality basics that are very, very well-priced," said trend forecaster David Wolfe. Bloomberg Businessweek
(11/8)
- Remembering Bamberger's, N.J.'s regional department store
Regional department store chains are largely a relic of the past after years of national consolidation. In New Jersey, Bamberger's stores became Macy's in 1986; today, former workers and long-time residents look back fondly while pondering the reasons for the retail sea change. "Folks loved Bamberger's because it was familiar. But then … it just happens. They wanted something else," said former employee Susan Littman-Westerfelt. NorthJersey.com (Hackensack, N.J.) (free registration)
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 | Stop overpaying for address autocomplete
Retailers like Michaels and DICK'S Sporting Goods are switching to Radar for address autocomplete and address validation, saving up to 90%. Radar's address autocomplete APIs are part of Radar Maps Platform, the cost-effective, all-in-one alternative to Google Maps and Mapbox. |
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- Retailers cater to post-Thanksgiving dinner crowd
Retailers are looking to get an even bigger jump on Black Friday this year. Sears and Wal-Mart will open their stores at 8 p.m. Thanksgiving night, Kmart will only close between 4 and 8 p.m. and Macy’s, Best Buy and Kohl’s will all open at midnight. "This is actually something we’ve seen really take off with consumers in recent years,” said NRF spokeswoman Kathy Grannis. NBC News
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- Retailers hope Sandy doesn't steal Christmas
Retailers awaiting the final shipments to stock their shelves for Black Friday are scrambling in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and the power outages and transportation snarls that affected the supply chain. Some empty shelves are likely to persist as distribution centers, ports and other transportation systems work to get back to normal, experts say. CNBC
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- Target teams with CNET to share product reviews
Target aims to set itself apart with holiday gadget shoppers by displaying product reviews from the news site CNET in its stores and at its website. Target stores will display reviews of 28 popular products, while the retailer's site will include reviews of about 300 items. Reuters
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- Cleveland cultivates pop-up retail cluster
Cleveland's St. Clair Superior Development Corp. launched an initiative this year designed to revive a two-block stretch of downtown with pop-up shops, offering entrepreneurs business training and six months free rent in exchange for setting up temporary shops. The first lineup of about 10 businesses will include a bakery, pizzeria and furniture shop. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
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Tips for creating a popular pop-up shop: Retailers and brands are getting more innovative in their efforts to showcase new products and raise brand awareness with the teens they hope will become their next generation of loyal customers. Read how some including GameStop and U.K.-based One Direction can use pop-ups to reach their audience. MediaPost Communications/Engage: Teens
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- The economics behind the "new norm" of holiday shopping
Today’s lackluster economy has caused Americans to rethink their shopping strategies, and retailers have creatively responded to this shift. A new post on Retail’s BIG Blog explains the new habits consumers have adopted to better prepare their families for future economic uncertainties, and the marketing and technological savvy response by the industry to meet this new reality during the holiday season. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog
(11/9)
- Hawaii small business owner: "We believe we can change the world, one dress at a time"
As owner of Honolulu’s Eden in Love, Tanna Dang, has combined her love for retail to be a catalyst for change, living by the mantra, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” In a recent interview on Retail’s BIG Blog, Dang explains how she balances work, play and philanthropy, the best career advice she’s received, and her thoughts on the wide range of career opportunities in retail. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog
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- Wendy's tweaks value menu to get franchisees on board
Wendy's premium sandwiches are performing well, but the chain is losing share when it comes to the value menu, said CEO Emil Brolick, largely because there's an inconsistency between company operated restaurants and franchises. The company is reworking the value menu in a push to boost compliance and expects to soon launch a new version with six 99-cent items and several more with slightly higher price points. American City Business Journals/Columbus, Ohio
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