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5/17/2012
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Fair and Square - Penney's Stock Plunges
It's fair to say that when J.C. Penney announced last year that it had hired former Apple and Target wunderkind Ron Johnson as chief executive, the reviews were almost universally positive. However, there were many who voiced skepticism about his ability to get the job done. Are you more or less optimistic today about Ron Johnson's plan to turn J.C. Penney around than you were at the beginning of the year?
J.C. Penney · Coupons · Pricing Practices · Management Strategy · Ron Johnson
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RSR Research: Jobs vs. Careers in Retail
In a typical RSR "Selling Technology Value to Retailers" (STV) session, we can have 25 technology sales representatives in a room. We'll start the session with round-the-table introductions and the two questions we ask are, "Have you ever worked for a retailer?" and "Why did you leave?" How does IT talent in the retail industry compare to other industries?
IT Challenges · Human Resources · Operations · RSR Research
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Birth Rates Point to Very Different Future for America
For the first time since the founding of the nation, the majority of babies being born in the U.S. are not of European descent. According to the Census Bureau, 50.4 percent of babies born between July 2010 and 2011 were of ancestries classified as minorities. How will the changing face of America shape the business of retailing in the years to come?
Consumer Marketing · Multicultural Marketplace · Brookings Institution
5/16/2012
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Coupons Get Personal with Check-In Service
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Macy's Stores Counter Amazon's Logistics Edge
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Latest Fashions Hit the Streets in Trucks
5/15/2012
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A Tweet Too Far - CFO Loses Job
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Retail Customer Experience: Using Associates to Reduce Self-Checkout Theft
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In-Store Clinics Good for What Ails Chains
5/14/2012
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Penney Eliminates Commissions
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BrainTrust Query: Of Habit and Target
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Local Manufacturing Gets Spotlight in San Francisco
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Sears Holdings to Spin Off Partial Stake in Sears Canada
Reuters/CNBC - 5/17/2012
Small Stores a Slow Build for Walmart
The Wall Street Journal - 5/17/2012
Houston: We Have an Aldi
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7-Eleven Negotiating Deal to Acquire Open Pantry Stores
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Target Focused on Multi-Channel Integration
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Social Media Changes Everything
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Restaurant Menus Fall Short of Nutritional Guidelines
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Hawaii’s Tanna Dang Wins Top Prize In NRF’s “This Is Retail” Video Contest
National Retail Federation - 5/16/2012
GMA Praises Implementation of U.S. – Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
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Fair and Square - Penney's Stock Plunges
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Drawing a Mobile Strategy Roadmap
With consumers using mobile apps for product research and price comparisons, retailers need to have a firm mobile strategy that provides their customers with the enhanced experience they're seeking. See this Tip to learn how to get started.
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As the manufacturer of the two leading brands in the Fem Care aisle, P&G sees its first cross-category initiative as the kind of breakthrough innovation required to spur much needed category growth.
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