All North America articles
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News‘Good chance’ of UK-US trade agreement, says US VP
The US vice-president JD Vance has expressed optimism about potential UK trade agreement.
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OpinionNavigating tariffs: a survival guide for UK retailers
A week on from President Trump’s “liberation day”, Ben Cooke, partner at international law firm Addleshaw Goddard, breaks down the impact of new US tariffs on UK and EU goods, exports, supply chains and US customer demand, and sets out actions for retailers to take
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NewsWaterstones halts US trading following Trump’s tariffs
Waterstones has paused international orders to the United States in the wake of the tariff hikes announced by the Trump administration.
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AnalysisLiberation day: what do Trump’s tariffs mean for UK retailers?
What does US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” mean for retailers, and their shoppers, in the UK? Retail Week explores.
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NewsWalmart sales and income climb as media business grows
Top retailer Walmart has posted a rise in sales and earnings, bolsted by its fast-growing advertising business.
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NewsJD Sports growth driven by US and European revenues surge
JD Sports has reported group like-for-like and organic sales increases, driven by surging revenues in the US and Europe as UK performance softened.
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NewsCo-op and Walmart launch technology partnership
C-store specialist the Co-op has entered into a technology partnership with US retail giant Walmart, implementing its Store Assist online fulfilment technology.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland builds US business with $130m jewellery deal
Watches of Switzerland has bought US jeweller Roberto Coin for $130m (£104m) as it targets growth in the luxury branded jewellery category.
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NewsGetir pulls plug on Europe and US markets affecting 1,500 UK jobs
Rapid grocery delivery firm Getir has announced that it will be exiting the UK, Europe and the US, with around 1,500 job losses expected in the UK.
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Opinion‘WHSmith, JD Sports and Primark can successfully target a slice of American retail pie’
Retailers from this side of the pond have frequently come a cropper when attempting to expand in the US, but the signs look good for JD Sports, Primark and WHSmith judging by the retailers’ updates this week, believes George MacDonald
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NewsWHSmith sales rise driven by growth in travel division
WHSmith has reported a growth in sales driven by strong performance by its travel division in the half-year ending February 29, 2024.
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NewsBath & Body Works to open first standalone store in London
US beauty and lifestyle retailer Bath & Body Works is set to open its first standalone store at Westfield London shopping centre in White City.
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AnalysisSay hej to the shopping centre of the future, as imagined by Ikea’s owner
What does the mall of tomorrow look like? Ikea sister company Ingka Centres, which operates retail centres all over the world, shows Retail Week its vision through the latest changes to its San Francisco Market Street location
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NewsExclusive: Nobody’s Child ramps up US expansion
Fashion retailer Nobody’s Child has made its bricks-and-mortar debut in Nordstrom and Von Maur stores across the US as it accelerates its expansion strategy, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Body Shop files for bankruptcy in US and Canada
The Body Shop’s US and Canadian arms have filed for bankruptcy despite being profitable after the beauty retailer’s UK business went into administration last month.
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NewsUnder Armour ‘on track’ for full year despite sales dip
Sportswear retailer Under Armour has said it delivered better than expected profitability and remains “on track” for the full year, despite a decline in sales in its third quarter.
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InterviewQ&A: By Rotation founder Eshita Kabra on transforming fashion consumption
As fashion-conscious shoppers increasingly opt to rent clothing, By Rotation founder and chief executive Eshita Kabra talks to Retail Week about the platform’s unique business model and the importance of fostering a considered and inclusive rental community for the future
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Innovation of the WeekWalmart expands AI and drone capabilities
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsRevolution Beauty hires new boss to head North America expansion
Revolution Beauty has appointed Erin Cast as president of its North American division, which the brand says is a “pivotal market” for future growth.
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AnalysisFive ways Cornish fashion brand Seasalt will continue to outperform the market
Seasalt is a rapidly growing lifestyle clothing brand that differentiates through its Cornish heritage and places social and environmental responsibility at its core.
