All North America articles
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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.
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NewsDr Martens warns on profits as ‘increasingly difficult’ US market takes toll
Dr Martens has issued a profit warning as it said ongoing problems with its US business “will take longer” to fix than first thought.
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NewsWHSmith boss optimistic for festive season as ‘Christmas always comes’
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has said its high street stores are “set up” for an increase in footfall over Christmas.
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NewsTed Baker owner steps in to prop up struggling retailer
Authentic Brands Group, the US-based owner of Ted Baker, has moved to head off a cash crunch at the fashion retailer as the company appointed to run operations struggles to raise financing.
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InterviewQ&A: Jonathan Adler CEO on accessible luxury and being bullish about the UK
As the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary and the opening of its new store in South Kensington, the CEO of eccentric US home decor and furniture brand Jonathan Adler, Justin Sonfield, speaks to Retail Week about the importance of DTC, its position in the luxury market and his plans for the UK
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NewsJD Sports CEO Régis Schultz: ‘If you do a good job, you get good results’
After JD Sports posted double-digit profit growth in the first half of the year, in line with expectations to hit the £1bn profit mark for the first time, Retail Week finds out what has made the business more successful than others in its space