All USA articles – Page 19
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AnalysisOpinion: Landlords need vision to attract retail's star performers
The key to a thriving prime retail destination is a visionary approach and securing ‘stars’ from the international premium and food sectors.
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OpinionNeil Saunders: How Storm Jonas affected the retail climate in the US
How does a storm affect bread and milk sales? Alcohol? Toilet paper? And as basic supplies ran dry in shops, did we turn to online shopping?
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GalleryStore gallery: Taking a megabyte out of the Big Apple's in-store technology
The in-store technology on offer in New York ensures that retail in the Big Apple looks more engaging than it has done for some time
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OpinionOpinion: Whiskers ’n Paws launch shows an old dog can learn new tricks
The Whiskers ’n Paws fascia from Pets at Home is evidence of flexible thinking that should be a given in retail but frequently isn’t.
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NewsNRF: New York retailers showcase new wave of in-store technologies
Retail Week took a tour of Lacoste, New Balance and True Religion to check out ecommerce innovations from Demandware on the last day of NRF.
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OpinionOpinion: US retailers are failing to innovate at home and abroad
A visit to the National Retail Federation expo in New York reveals that while US stores are good, they are stuck in something of a rut.
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NewsPaperchase reports bumper Christmas sales as it eyes US stores this year
A Christmas card revival helped stationery retailer Paperchase post a 5.9% rise in UK like-for-likes in the five weeks to December 27.
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GalleryStore of the week: Bfresh brings an urban approach to grocery in Boston
Dutch grocery retailer Ahold has unveiled a fresh take on supermarket design with Bfresh, which changes in-store ambience throughout the day.
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NewsNeil Saunders: Black Friday may be evolving but in the US it's here to stay
Black Friday is a logical part of the US retail calendar, coinciding with Thanksgiving when people have both the time and inclination to shop.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday could kill physical retail rather than cure
Working in retail is like being in the midst of the Charge of The Light Brigade – fire is coming from all directions but we are ill-equipped in defence.
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OpinionDrone delivery: it’s not a question of if, but when and how
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the cycling shoes you ordered. The barriers to mainstream drone delivery are lowering.
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NewsTesco agrees $12m payout to US investors following accounting scandal
Tesco is to pay $12m (£8m) to US investors to end legal action following the accounting scandal that rocked the supermarket giant last year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Pets at Home, Tesco and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on November 26, 2015: Pets at Home promises national living wage to young workers and Tesco's US shareholder lawsuit settlement.
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NewsNew York’s Upper 5th Ave. tops world's most expensive shopping street
Upper 5th Avenue has been named the most expensive shopping street worldwide as retail rents jumped 35% across the globe.
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NewsUrban Outfitters buys Italian restaurant chain as it taps into casual dining
Urban Outfitters is buying an Italian restaurant chain as it seeks to tap into the rapidly expanding casual dining market.
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NewsIkea US to open more stores as bricks-and-mortar sales climb 4.5%
Ikea US is planning to expand, opening up to five new stores by autumn 2017 as sales continue to flourish across North America.
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AnalysisTed Baker launches in Mexico and Hawaii on back of North American success
Ted Baker will open stores in Mexico and Hawaii following its success in the US as the fashion retailer widens its reach abroad.
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AnalysisComment: How tech can help US retailers adapt to Obama’s overtime pay changes
The White House’s upcoming change to overtime legislation will make millions of American hourly workers eligible for overtime pay.
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AnalysisComment: Are rents in London’s West End too high for success?
American Eagle’s decision not to open a store on Regent or Oxford Street is testimony to the fine balance between brand recognition and profit.
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OpinionInternational analysis: The beginning of the end for grocer A&P?
US grocer A&P, which belonged to German group Tengelmann until 2012, risks vanishing from the retail scene by the end of the year.