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NRF predicts 4% holiday sales increase
Washington, D.C. – The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects holiday sales to increase 3.9% to $602.1 billion, up slightly from last year’s 3.5% increase. The forecast is higher than the 10-year average holiday sales growth of 3.3%.

The group noted, however, that its forecast hinges “on Congress and the Administration's actions" over the next 45 days as the government shutdown entered a third day
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Ikea shares lessons learned from 39 diverse installations
Sustainability is a cornerstone of home furnishings retailer Ikea, its brand and its business plan, reflecting the company’s Swedish heritage.

Wolverine brand opens first-ever permanent store

Rugged boot manufacturer Wolverine has opened a permanent store in New York's Nolita at 254 Elizabeth St. The company decided to give the retail space a try following its successful New York pop-up venture in fall 2012.
Tile Shop appoints Best Buy exec as COO

Rochester, Minn. - Tile Shop Holdings has appointed Chris Homeister to the newly created position of COO, effective immediately. In this role, Homeister will oversee supply chain, retail operations and merchandising.

Homeister previously served as the GM and senior VP of Best Buy's Entertainment Business Group, where he led all elements of this multi-billion dollar business across retail and online channels.
New Balance, the Exchange providing footwear to Wounded Warriors

New Balance is joining forces with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to provide wounded service members with free athletic shoes through the Wounded Care program.

Since 2007, the Exchange and New Balance have provided complimentary footwear to service members who have been injured in action. More than 400 free pairs have been provided to Wounded Warriors this year alone.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf generates social success

Los Angeles – The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has experienced significant lift across key social metrics such as local Facebook fans and impressions using the MomentFeed location-based marketing platform.
Staples acquires personalization vendor

Framingham, Mass. – Staples, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Runa, a software company based in San Mateo, Calif., that helps online retailers increase sales by personalizing the shopping experience. Terms and conditions of the acquisition were not disclosed.
The Urbanization of Suburbia?

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Shopko taps Genco for transportation procurement project

Pittsburgh -- Genco has been selected to manage a truckload transportation procurement event for Shopko. The collaborative effort will encompass Shopko's inbound and outbound transportation network and is the third strategic procurement engagement Genco has provided to Shopko.
Mars unveils new candy line in time for Halloween

Mars Chocolate North America has unveiled a new line of candies in several flavors just in time for Halloween.

The candy maker announced the release of its latest line, which includes Snickers peanut butter pumpkin-based singles, as well as jack-o-lantern-shaped Snickers-brand pumpkin, available in two packs. The company is also releasing a new large variety bag of Snickers Fun Size canned, available in Snickers Original, Almond and Peanut Butter Squared bars.

NRF predicts 4% holiday sales increase

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Wolverine brand opens first-ever permanent store

Tile Shop appoints Best Buy exec as COO

New Balance, the Exchange providing footwear to Wounded Warriors

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf generates social success

Staples acquires personalization vendor

The Urbanization of Suburbia?

Shopko taps Genco for transportation procurement project

Mars unveils new candy line in time for Halloween

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