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/xml/generic/logos/sb_logo.gifNRF SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/nrf?sb_code=rssen-us20 Nov 2009 11:10:16 CSTKohl's offers Web-based wish listhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D6A16C629-90B1-4A6A-A18E-230FA0738070%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3Kohl's is giving customers an online planning option to prepare for Black Friday shopping.  -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D6A16C629-90B1-4A6A-A18E-230FA0738070%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTIndustry WatchWalmart.com CEO has grand plans for holiday saleshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D4E146346-BC07-4656-87BC-10F34C36F35D%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3Raul Vazquez, head of Walmart.com, is aiming for a 30% jump in online sales over the holiday season.  -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D4E146346-BC07-4656-87BC-10F34C36F35D%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTIndustry WatchAbercrombie accedes to bargain-hunting consumershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DC0C2A398-3855-4FF3-9BEE-280027B149D4%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3After years of declining to trade status for sales growth, high-end teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is marking down its tre -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DC0C2A398-3855-4FF3-9BEE-280027B149D4%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTIndustry WatchNo more major acquisitions, says Whole Foods CEOhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D286BEA5E-4C1A-4F01-9507-CE5FFC17B04D%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3Whole Foods CEO John Mackey said the chain will consider only "mom-and-pop-type chains" for future acquisitions.  -More- 

In this free white paper, privacy expert Larry Ponemon of the renowned Ponemon Institute reveals the results of a 500+ consumer survey on anti-fraud technology's impact on perceived privacy. You'll learn why it's now easier to fake an identity than break into a network, and several proven ways to overcome consumer privacy concerns related to device fingerprinting.

]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D286BEA5E-4C1A-4F01-9507-CE5FFC17B04D%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTIndustry WatchShop and smell the cookieshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D39F62104-39A4-4207-824E-338542D69B75%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3Free cookies, e-coupons and electronic elf messages are a few of the perks national mall companies and retailers are cooking  -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D39F62104-39A4-4207-824E-338542D69B75%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTRetail TrendsOSHA advises retailers on Black Friday safetyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D82BBF5C1-CC01-4EAF-8487-CCAF660267DE%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3Stores should outfit themselves with bullhorns and barricades for crowd control on Black Friday, advises the Occupational Saf -More- 

How do today's best-in-class retailers optimize service, sales and profits with POS? Aberdeen knows, and you can too! This free white paper presents surprising survey results on leading POS strategies and KPIs, competitive frameworks, case study profiles, plus recommendations for turning your POS into a dynamic marketing tool.

]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D82BBF5C1-CC01-4EAF-8487-CCAF660267DE%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTRetail TrendsHoliday shopping goes mobilehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DD88DB7C7-94A2-4FD0-8F18-C2665B6EB169%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3One in five shoppers will buy using their mobile phones this season, a new survey says.  -More- 

The need to trim costs and boost revenues remains even as the economy shows slight glimmers of hope. Savvy retailers are embracing the opportunity to overhaul the way they manage their workforces. Read about how retailers like Sephora and JCPenney are leveraging workforce management tools that will take them through the recovery and beyond.

]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DD88DB7C7-94A2-4FD0-8F18-C2665B6EB169%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTRetail TechnologyCongress debates merits of limiting interchange feeshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D574185AB-6293-4611-B9B3-313B4B22EB00%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3Though limiting interchange fees may be able to help lower consumer prices, proving so would be difficult, according to a rep -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D574185AB-6293-4611-B9B3-313B4B22EB00%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTPolicy & Government AffairsNRF welcomes GAO report on credit card swipe feeshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DA42391A0-9D4F-4E82-A52E-88FE111B41D9%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3NRF welcomed a report issued by the Government Accountability Office on the $48 billion in swipe fees that credit card compan -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DA42391A0-9D4F-4E82-A52E-88FE111B41D9%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTNRF NewsNRF SmartStat: Nov. 20, 2009http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D28A3E7BA-5CAC-4817-8D22-8E6F9B99870B%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3More than 8,000 candidates have earned the National Professional Certification in Customer Service this year.  -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D28A3E7BA-5CAC-4817-8D22-8E6F9B99870B%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTNRF NewsZhu Zhu Pets, Bakugan emerge as top toys this holiday seasonhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D1FD57754-B9E5-453A-A8A1-1E5374D833A3%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3Though Nintendos and PlayStations will still be placed under millions of Christmas trees, many shoppers buying toys this holi -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D1FD57754-B9E5-453A-A8A1-1E5374D833A3%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTNRF NewsEateries band together in bid for new locationshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DF7C71306-B15F-479A-BF2C-8A8744BF858B%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3Five restaurant chains with a total of 1,300 locations have joined forces as a way to gain new outlets at airports and other  -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DF7C71306-B15F-479A-BF2C-8A8744BF858B%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTChain Restaurant NewsVegetarian-fed beef on the menu at Fuddruckershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DDEC3138D-60EF-4599-9C2D-F377A9F5FCE7%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3Cattle that spend their lives grazing on grass and eating a high-protein vegetarian diet make for better beef, which makes fo -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DDEC3138D-60EF-4599-9C2D-F377A9F5FCE7%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTChain Restaurant NewsVUANCE Ltd. Announces 2009 Third Quarter Resultshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DD58E3651-CAC0-4C09-BA33-A1EE84C659CB%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3 -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DD58E3651-CAC0-4C09-BA33-A1EE84C659CB%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTCareer TrackColdwater Creek Announces Management Changehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DB663CB57-E423-48AF-9E9B-D019B9CEB533%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3 -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DB663CB57-E423-48AF-9E9B-D019B9CEB533%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTCareer TrackSugarCRM Appoints Larry M. Augustin Full-Time CEO of SugarCRMhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DBAF8655F-BD94-4451-AF83-0DAC6F6F90EA%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3 -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3DBAF8655F-BD94-4451-AF83-0DAC6F6F90EA%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTCareer TrackIndependent Shareholder Committee SAVE Seeks Three Seats on Board of USA Technologieshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D964EE3EC-364D-4651-BFD9-B2232EC5DCC0%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3 -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D964EE3EC-364D-4651-BFD9-B2232EC5DCC0%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D320 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTCareer TrackNew Wave Group: Election Committeehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3%26copyid%3D271E68BC-8230-40DD-9097-70EB3BDDA6D4%26brief%3Dnrf%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=5D018494-20C7-4C8A-85E5-2BA49BDFD5D3 -More- 

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QVC, Inc

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