All North America articles – Page 7
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Ocado’s US deal put it on the map?
The word “transformative” can sometimes be used loosely in today’s fast-moving retail landscape, but Ocado’s board could be forgiven for such language this week.
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NewsAmazon Go to open more cashierless stores
Amazon is to open more of its cashierless ‘just walk out’ stores in the US.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five international retailers making space pay
As the shockwaves of the latest retail CVA – House of Fraser – echo across the industry, the pressure mounts on traditional retailers to eke out profit from their store estate or risk suffering the same fate.
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NewsWBA profits jump despite Boots sales drop
Walgreens Boots Alliance recorded a rise in its second-quarter profits driven by strong sales growth across its US subsidiaries.
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OpinionOpinion: JD’s race for growth yet to reach Finish Line
In among the tales of doom and gloom on Britain’s high streets, JD has given retail watchers plenty to cheer in recent years.
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NewsJD Sports to snap up US chain Finish Line in £396m deal
JD Sports has struck a deal to buy US clothing, footwear and accessories business The Finish Line as it ramps up its international expansion.
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NewsVitabiotics boss: We need a retailer-supplier reboot
Vitabiotics chief executive and Dragons Den star Tej Lalvani has called for a “retailer-supplier relationship reboot”.
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NewsRetail diary: Asda turns avocado match-maker
A toy store resorts to drastic measures, Asda jumps on the avocado engagement bandwagon and Selfridges is a patron of the arts.
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NewsAmazon plans to expand its cashless Go store format
Amazon is reportedly planning to open up to six more of its Amazon Go stores in the US this year.
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NewsToys R Us to shutter a further 200 US stores
Toys R Us is reportedly planning to close up to 200 of its US outlets which, alongside previously announced closures, would comprise half of its store estate.
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OpinionOpinion: Stores must act like stores or die
Although somewhat irreverent, it’s tempting to see the lid being placed on Ingvar Kamprad’s coffin, last week, as a rather apt metaphor for the legacy of this giant retail genius of the 20th century.
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NewsWalmart partners with Japanese online giant Rakuten
Asda owner Walmart has partnered with Rakuten to launch a new online grocery service in Japan.
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NewsOcado partners with Canadian grocery giant Sobeys
Ocado has penned its second major international deal after joining forces with Canadian grocery giant Sobeys to create an online food business.
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OpinionOpinion: Casino deal proves Ocado stock is not a gamble
The Ocado stock had always looked like an investment more akin to a gamble, rather than an odds-on winner.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from the 'death' of US shopping malls
Across the US, retail headlines are announcing the imminent ‘death’ of the American shopping mall.
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NewsApple profits spike as it predicts record festive sales
Apple has posted a spike in fourth-quarter earnings and predicted record sales during the golden quarter, despite whispers of sluggish demand for new iPhones.
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NewsAmazon profits fall despite third-quarter sales surge
Amazon profits fell in its third quarter but shares in the business soared as it beat market expectations.
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NewsMoss Bros starts selling through Asos and Amazon US
Moss Bros has started selling selected ranges on Asos and Amazon’s US website as it bids to boost sales and brand awareness overseas.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance wins Rite Aid deal approval
Walgreens Boots Alliance has won regulatory approval to take over a clutch of Rite Aid’s stores and warehouses after scaling back its planned acquisition.
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NewsAmazon to slash Whole Foods prices from Monday
Amazon will complete its acquisition of Whole Foods on Monday – and has unveiled plans to immediately slash prices at the upmarket grocer.