STORES Magazine November 2009

Markets with Muscle
Three hot countries retailers need to watch
From Family, Fully Formed
Big M's Ken Mandelbaum
Trial Separation – or Permanent Split?
Recent study indicates consumers’ love affair with credit cards is waning
In the Zone
Proximity Blue targets mall shoppers with mobile messaging
Clean Catch
Early testing allows Safe Harbor to certify fish
Celebrity Sells
In-store appearances can boost buzz, jump-start sales
Eye on Productivity
Traffic-counting system also helping The Limited study conversion rates
The Business of Diversity
Managing workforce make-up is building top- and bottom-line results for The Home Depot
Expanded Playing Field
Bucking a weak economy, Columbia Sportswear makes the jump to multi-channel retailing
Forging a Stronger Chain
METRO expands use of RFID to gain greater visibility
Managing the Mob
Communication, planning critical to incident-free “doorbusters”
Solid Approach to Liquidation
Planning, third-party help allowed Circuit City to keep shrink to a minimum
Teens Get It
It Could Be Worse
Sell More Hammers
Understanding the Modern Female Consumer
What’s Driving Demand in Your Markets This Week?
Boots and Waitrose Plan Cross-sell Trial
Leading U.K. drug store chain Boots and upscale supermarket operator Waitrose are in talks over a trial that would see the placement of “very selective product ranges” in each other’s stores early next year.

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