Daily Archives: March 8, 2011

Mar08

Innovate ’11 attendees talk top trends, companies in the industry

By Sarah Rand, Senior Director, NRF | Published: March 8, 2011
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Even before the first plate was served at the opening reception, we took a few minutes to ask some attendees about trends they are seeing in the industry. The resulting video snippets, which cover everything from the value of a Facebook “like” to the advantages of print adverting, will be posted over the next few [...]

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Mar08

The Container Store’s employee-centric mantra

By Kathy Grannis, NRF spokesperson | Published: March 8, 2011
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Not only does The Container Store benefit from being one of the most recognizable brands in the country, the foundation of the company’s business culture is also just as recognizable and notable. Known as one of the 100 Best Places to Work AND a Top 50 Employer, according to Fortune Magazine, The Container Store’s mantra is simple: treat [...]

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Mar08

Retail innovation do’s, don’ts and do-it-now’s

By Margaret Case Little, Director, Communications | Published: March 8, 2011
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With NRF’s Retail Innovation & Marketing Conference kicking off tonight, a big theme for the blog this week will no doubt include shining examples of innovative retail companies that continue to push the envelope for the rest of the industry. And it’s hard to talk innovation or “envelope-pushing” without thinking of iPods, iPhones, iPads, and [...]

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