All North America articles
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NewsClarks opens first Cloudsteppers store in the US
Clarks has opened its first Cloudsteppers store in the US as it continues the international rollout of the lifestyle concept.
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NewsGymshark confirms opening date for US flagship
Gymshark is set to open its first US flagship on December 13 as it continues its expansion Stateside.
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NewsBoden opens first standalone store in America
Boden has opened its first standalone store in the US this week, marking a key milestone in the clothing brand’s continued expansion in the States.
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AnalysisExplainer: What are the implications of WHSmith’s US accounting blunder?
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has resigned after six years at the helm following an investigation into an accounting error at the flagship US business. Retail Week explores the significance of the latest developments
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NewsWHSmith boss resigns following accounting investigation
WHSmith group chief executive Carl Cowling has stepped down from his role after an accounting investigation.
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InterviewInterview: Dune founder Daniel Rubin on 50 years of shoe making
One of the last men standing in British high street footwear, Daniel Rubin has spent the last 50 years immersed in what he describes as the complicated and expensive industry, first as an importer and now as the man behind one of the biggest specialist retailers in the country.
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NewsWHSmith delays results as accounting investigation continues
Travel retail specialist WHSmith has moved its full-year results back as accountants review a profits overstatement at its flagship North American business.
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InterviewFairfax and Favor CEO: Why British heritage and ‘rural Vogue’ are driving growth
As fast-growing “off the horse” fashion retailer Fairfax & Favor gallops across the pond, we spoke to chief executive Paul Spinks about its US expansion and why ‘accessible luxury’ is giving their brand the edge while other fashion segments struggle.
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NewsJD Sports posts first-half profit fall as tough US conditions take toll
JD Sports has reported what it described as a “resilient” performance in the first half of its financial year.
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NewsRab expands US presence with new store
Derbyshire-based outdoor brand Rab has moved its only US location to a larger space in Denver, Colorado, marking a significant milestone in their US operation.
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NewsTrump unleashes blizzard of new tariffs as global trade war escalates
President Trump has unveiled fresh tariffs on nearly 100 countries overnight, causing international stock markets to tumble and fears of a global trade war to heighten.
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NewsJD Sports opens first Las Vegas flagship
JD Sports has opened its first ever Las Vegas flagship as it looks to push forward with its plans to open experiential physical retail destinations around the globe.
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GalleryIn pictures: Walmart’s store of the future
Retail goliath Walmart has unveiled its latest store of the future as it prepares for a raft of similar openings.
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NewsApple exceeds forecasts as consumers stock up amid tariff chaos
Apple saw iPhone sales climb as wary consumers rushed to secure new iPhones before Trump’s tariffs impact prices.
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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.