All North America articles – Page 12
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NewsWalmart eyes bid for Jet.com as it accelerates online ambitions
Walmart is mulling a move to acquire online retailer Jet.com as the US titan seeks to bolster its ecommerce proposition.
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OpinionOpinion: Lessons in the retail leisure mix from Las Vegas and Dubai
I recently visited two of the most iconic retail and leisure destinations in the world – Las Vegas and Dubai.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Brexit impacted key international economies?
Every quarter, Planet Retail reviews the macroeconomic outlook, considering the IMF’s projections, consumer market developments and retailer data.
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NewsHobbs boss insists Brexit makes international expansion ‘more attractive’
Hobbs boss Meg Lustman has insisted that international expansion has become “more attractive” since Brexit as it eyes standalone US stores.
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NewsInternational interest in UK retailers spikes as online searches soar
British retailers have remained at “the cutting edge” of global retail after online searches by international shoppers for UK brands soared.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Pokemon Go could revolutionise bricks-and-mortar retail
Pokemon Go has been made available for UK consumers today – what does its use of augmented reality and location tracking mean for retail?
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NewsHotel Chocolat sales climb as stock market debut gets off to “a good start”
Hotel Chocolat has unveiled a full-year sales increase “slightly ahead of market expectations”, driven by rising online sales.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: Brexit impact reaches the US
Over the past couple of weeks following the referendum, my daily interactions with the good folk of the United States have changed.
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VideoWelcome To Walmart Town: Inside the retail giant’s spectacular AGM
Retail Week was given exclusive access to Asda owner Walmart’s shareholders week, as the only European media outlet to attend this year’s event.
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AnalysisAt a glance: British Corner Shop, Waitrose's newest online partner
Etailer British Corner Shop has unveiled a tie-up with Waitrose to sell the grocer’s goods overseas. Retail Week takes a look at the online business.
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NewsStaples reviewing UK business following blocked Office Depot merger
Staples is reviewing the future of its UK business following the US stationery chain’s blocked merger attempt with Office Depot.
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NewsOcado boss Steiner: Amazon Fresh launch has had 'no impact' on sales
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has insisted the launch of Amazon Fresh has had “absolutely no impact so far” on the online grocer’s sales.
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NewsLidl owner Schwarz Group to plough £5bn into revamping stores
Lidl owner Schwarz Group has unveiled plans to plough €6.5bn (£4.99bn) into revamping its store estates and improving ranges.
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NewsWalmart pilots robotic shopping trolleys to drive store experience
Walmart is developing robotic shopping trolleys that can help customers find items on their shopping lists and drive themselves around stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven retailers that excel at in-store customer experience
The retail headlines this year, from administrations to parliamentary enquiries and falling footfall, might suggest a sector in crisis.
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GalleryStore gallery: Walmart-owned Sam's Club unveils lab-driven store
Sam’s Club has unveiled a new-look store based on learnings from its Californian lab as it presses ahead with its “transformation” plan.
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NewsWalmart pilots tie-up with Uber to deliver online grocery orders in US
Walmart is piloting a grocery delivery tie-up with Uber as the retailer seeks “convenient new ways to make shopping easier” for US customers.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: Whole Foods isn't worth it
Last Saturday I popped down to my local Whole Foods to do a quick shop. I emerged with two bags of groceries, which left me $148 (£102) lighter.
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VideoThe Retail Week: BHS, Austin Reed, Sainsbury's CMA probe and Walmart AGM
Our team in Arkansas discusses Walmart shareholders week, the demise of BHS and Austin Reed and a CMA probe into Sainsbury’s bid for Argos.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Three ways Walmart is using technology to drive efficiency
Walmart is driving efficiencies in its distribution centres by using “emerging sciences” to speed up a number of everyday processes.