Operations

Mimi's Cafe names VP finance
Apr 18, 2013
Mimi's Cafe said that Scott Miller has been named VP finance, effective...
Irvine, Calif. -- Mimi's Cafe said Thursday that Scott Miller has been...
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Study: 76% of women prefer in-store shopping over smartphone
Apr 18, 2013
Research findings released by mobile-retail marketer Swirl found that a...
Boston -- Research findings released Thursday by mobile-retail marketer...
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Gap to franchise Old Navy overseas, grow smaller brands at home
Apr 17, 2013
In a presentation to shareholders at its annual investor meeting on...
San Francisco -- In a presentation to shareholders at its annual investor...
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Grocers gather on supermarket industry issues
Apr 17, 2013
Grocery retailers, wholesalers and food industry state association...
Washington, D.C. -- Grocery retailers, wholesalers and food industry state...
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J.Crew announces new president, senior execs
Apr 17, 2013
A report by Women’s Wear Daily said Libby Wadle been named president of...
New York -- A Wednesday report by Women’s Wear Daily said Libby...
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Bebe appoints merchandising exec for 2b outlet brand
Apr 17, 2013
Bebe stores announced Wednesday the appointment of Michelle Landgrebe as...
Los Angeles -- Bebe stores announced Wednesday the appointment of Michelle...
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Macy’s wins temporary ban against some J.C. Penney Martha Stewart sales
Apr 17, 2013
The latest round in the battle between Macy’s and J.C. Penney over the...
New York -- The latest round in the battle between Macy’s and J.C....
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Operations Guest Perspective

Know Your Boundaries: Don't Treat Canada Like a 51st State
By Bradley W. Snyder, Tiger Capital Group
To get a feel for how excited some Canadians are about the prospect of foreign brands entering the country, take a look at the columns of Marina Strauss in The Globe and Mail newspaper. The Toronto-based retail reporter maintains a vigilant watch for the latest scuttlebutt about the Canadian “invasion plans” of chains such as Target, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Lowe’s.

 

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People on the Move

Abercrombie & Fitch names EVP stores
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announced the promotion of Amy Zehrer to the position of EVP stores, from SVP, effective immediately.
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Ops Surveys

Report: Always-on consumers, showrooming among 2013 retail trends
A new report by Experian Marketing Services finds that several key retail trends will impact how marketers shape their messages in 2013.
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Publix leads all retailers in customer satisfaction, followed by Amazon and Office Depot
Customer satisfaction with retailers is on the rise, according to a report released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
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