May 19, 2009
Issue: 18
 
Greetings!


Staying on the right side of the law can be a complicated undertaking when the rules change...If you own an establishment that serves alcohol, you should be aware of changes made to ABC regulations by the 2009 General Assembly.  Similarly, any Virginia establishment that previously allowed smoking may be impacted by the statewide ban.

Failure to stay up to date on these changes could have serious economic consequences for your business.

Join fellow merchants for a free informative session on new Virginia laws impacting tobacco and alcohol.  The session will be held 8:30 - 11 a.m. on June 3 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hampton (700 SETTLERS LANDING ROAD, HAMPTON VA. 23669)

Experts from the law firm of LeClair Ryan will share the latest news on changes approved during the 2009 session and discuss changes anticipated in the future.  Topics include penalties for violations, food to alcohol percentages, cigarette taxes and the intricacies of the smoking ban.

Attendance is limited, so reserve your space today by contact Jen Webber.

Wal-Mart Gets Serious About Consumer Electronics

Wal-Mart is rolling out larger and more interactive consumer-electronics displays. "Circuit City's business is up for grabs right now, and we expect to get our share," said Gary Severson, senior vice president of home entertainment at Wal-Mart.

The Wall Street Journal has more

7-Eleven Plans Aggressive Growth

The 7-Eleven chain announced that it expects to open 200 locations this year, at a time when many retailers are shutting doors. The convenience store chain has more than 6,200 locations in the U.S. and Canada and is eyeing end-cap spaces in shopping centers, among other sites.

CSP has the full story.
Harris Teeter Offers Free Groceries

Harris Teeter stores are giving a voucher for free groceries to every 400th customer until June 2. Shoppers must be VIC members to win.

DailyPress.com has more
Kohl's Gets Bump From More Expensive Lines

Kohl's is getting a boost from its more expensive brands, rather than its discount lines, indicating that shoppers are willing to spend more money on items that will last. The company will look to beat rivals during the holiday season, the CEO said.

Reuters has the full story.
In This Issue
Wal-Mart Gets Serious About Consumer Electronics
7-Eleven Plans Aggressive Growth
Harris Teeter Offers Free Groceries
Kohl's Gets Bump From More Expensive Lines
Retail 2 Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch to Lower Prices

Retail 2 Retail



Tuesday,

May 19th
6-8 p.m.


Savannah's
Bar & Grill

1296 S. Battlefield Blvd
Suite 108
Chesapeake, VA 23322


Join fellow retailers for an entertaining evening of networking and fun, complete with refreshments.


Retail 2 Retail takes place the first and third Tuesday of each month and is free to RETAIL ALLIANCE members.

To RSVP call Jen Webber at 757.455.9323
 
For directions to this R2R and to view upcoming R2Rs
click here
Abercrombie & Fitch to Lower Prices



Abercrombie & Fitch will lower prices, marking a reversal of its policy after a disappointing quarter. The company also will review its Ruehl No. 925 chain of stores.

The Wall Street Journal has the full story.