All USA articles – Page 16
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NewsAmazon squares up to Instagram with Spark launch
Amazon has launched a shoppable feed of photos and stories within its mobile app, designed to drive purchases by its Prime members.
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OpinionOpinion: McDonald’s lessons on Brexit and retail
The latest canard from Brexit Secretary David Davis is that the fear of any of the other 27 countries following the UK’s suit and leaving the EU is “without foundation”.
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OpinionOpinion: Amazon’s Whole Foods deal looks like a mistake
While everyone talks about what the online behemoth’s acquisition of Austin-based Whole Foods means, could it just be an error of judgement?
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OpinionWhat Amazon’s Whole Foods deal means for grocers
The retail sector is used to change, but every so often an event occurs that shakes the industry to its core.
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AnalysisWhy people can’t stop looking at Dixons Carphone HQ
Dixons Carphone rings the changes, Elys throws a real retail party and a shop in NYC has a soft touch.
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NewsSports Direct increases stakes in US businesses
Sports Direct has upped its investments in Umbro-owner Iconix Brand Group and retailer Finish Line.
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NewsLive webinar: Creating a global footprint
Find out how to establish an international presence in the world’s emerging online marketplaces by signing up to Retail Week’s free interactive webinar on May 24.
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AnalysisAgenda: Zalando and Supergroup update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Zalando and Supergroup on the agenda.
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NewsApple suffers surprise decline in iPhone sales
Technology giant Apple narrowly missed sales forecasts following an unexpected decline in iPhone sales during its second quarter.
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NewsFashion etailer Hope to crowdfund expansion finance
Hope, the fledgling fashion etailer and brand founded by former Marks & Spencer stores director Nayna McIntosh, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance expansion.
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Retail VoiceHow can retailers achieve Stateside success online?
Take your brand’s global presence to the next level with visibility in one of the world’s most profitable ecommerce markets, recommends ChannelAdvisor.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up US chain for market assault
Sports Direct has confirmed that it is set to acquire some assets of a US sports and outdoor retailer, giving it a springboard to enter the American market.
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AnalysisExpanding across borders in 2017 and beyond
In part three of our ‘Preparing for tomorrow’s supply chain’ series, Jon Severs reveals the top five ways retailers can create a seamless multichannel business on a global scale.
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AnalysisHow can retailers piggyback on Amazon’s US dominance?
Find out how to establish a presence in the world’s largest economy in Retail Week’s new whitepaper, revealing what US consumers want and how UK retailers can get in on the online marketplace action.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up two US outdoor goods retailers
Sports Direct has bagged two US outdoor chains after making a debt purchase and loan.
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NewsUS rising star Sugarfina launches in the UK
Sugarfina, the upscale US confectioner, has touched down in the UK.
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OpinionWRC blog: Stand out retail uses data to reward customers
Data can help identify new ways to engage consumers, Neiman Marcus boss Karen Katz told the World Retail Congress.
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InterviewInterview: Macy’s legend Lundgren on US department store turmoil
As he hands over the reins as chief executive, Macy’s Terry Lundgren discusses his career and why he’s confident department stores will thrive.
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NewsWhite Company set to enter US with New York store
The White Company is set to enter the US market with a store on New York’s Fifth Avenue opening this summer.
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GalleryStore of the week: Yeti, Austin, Texas
How do you sell drink coolers Texan style? With full-sized boats and trucks and bears and sharks to display your merchandise, of course.