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J. Crew leverages Michelle Obama connection

NRF SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2008

J. Crew is among the retailers that have sought to benefit from first-lady-to-be Michelle Obama's appeal by buying up related keywords on Google, Microsoft and Yahoo! after she has been seen wearing their outfits. In J. Crew's case, the retailer also created a Web page around a three-piece mustard-yellow ensemble Michelle Obama wore on an Oct. 27 "Tonight Show" appearance. New York Times, The (11/16)


Macy's brings back taste of Marshall Field's

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Mexican billionaire makes big move on Circuit City stock

NRF SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2008

U.S. consumers making wrong decisions about "bargain" shopping

NRF SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2008

IKEA CEO Anders Dahlvig discusses his company, the economy

NRF SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2008

Victoria's Secret show forgets downturn for a day

NRF SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2008

Dillard's likely to shutter more stores in 2009

NRF SmartBrief | Nov 14, 2008

Expert: Retail will be back, with changes

NRF SmartBrief | Nov 14, 2008

Office Depot settles into new worker-friendly headquarters

NRF SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2008

Exec: J.C. Penney still here thanks to turnaround

NRF SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2008


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