| May 2, 2008 |
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- Disney buys Disney Store chain
Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it has acquired the Disney Store chain's North American locations from Children's Place Retail Stores. The deal includes 220 stores in the U.S. and Canada. Reuters
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- Target weighs Milwaukee sites
Target is considering three sites for a future store in downtown Milwaukee, though it is not planning to build immediately. The retailer plans to open about 100 stores in 2008, said a company representative. Twincities.com
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- Winn-Dixie starts store makeovers
Winn-Dixie is continuously revamping its image and trying to entice new shoppers into its stores. A recently redone Winn-Dixie in Lakeland, Fla., has new international produce selections, organic offerings and a new color scheme. Two other stores in the area will go through a similar makeover. The Ledger (Lakeland, Fla.)
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- NRF lobbyist named top advocate for business
NRF lobbyist Steve Pfister was honored Thursday in The Hill newspaper for being one of the best representatives for America's business sectors. Pfister played a major role in pressuring Congress and the administration to develop an economic-stimulus package earlier this year. The Hill
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CRM professionals, don't miss NRF's CRMx networking dinner in the Big Apple! -- May 22
Retailers, come join your colleagues at the CRM regional dinner in New York City to network, swap stories and discuss opportunities and challenges. Your hosts will be David Shusman, director, customer and marketing analysis, Vitamin Shoppe, and Nick Antoniades, director, CRM and loyalty marketing, Vitamin Shoppe. Please stay tuned for restaurant details. This event is FREE courtesy of Baesman Retail Resources.
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NRF SmartStat
 Most companies will report April retail sales on May 8. Source: NRF 4-5-4 Calendar.
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NRF releases 4-5-4 calendars for 2008 and 2009
The 4-5-4 Calendar serves as a voluntary guide for the retail industry and ensures sales comparability between years by dividing the year into months based on a 4 weeks/5 weeks/4 weeks format. The 4-5-4 Calendar also establishes Sales Release dates, which have historically been on the first Thursday following the month's end. The layout of the calendar lines up holidays and ensures the same number of Saturdays and Sundays in comparable months. NRF has released 4-5-4 calendars for 2008 and 2009. For the updated calendars, click here.
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- Domino's names new CFO
Wendy Beck is the new executive vice president and CFO at Domino's Pizza. Beck served most recently as CFO, senior vice president and treasurer of Whataburger Restaurants. Food Business Review
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Rite-Aid will make e-commerce and point-of-sale changes that make purchasing and browsing more accessible to visually impaired consumers, the retailer said. Retailers such as 7-Eleven, RadioShack, Trader Joe's, Safeway and Wal-Mart have agreed to make similar changes. 
