All USA articles – Page 8
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch raises profit guidance as it delivers strong sales
Abercrombie & Fitch has increased its profit guidance after achieving ‘decade-high’ first-quarter sales.
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NewsDr Martens issues profit warning as LA distribution centre increases costs
Dr Martens has issued a profit warning for 2023 as ongoing issues with its LA distribution centre meant costs were “higher than initial estimates”.
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Opinion‘As Walmart automates, people still come first in retail’
Retail giant Walmart has unveiled what it described as building blocks that will “help define the next chapter of retail”.
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NewsAmazon slashes an additional 9,000 jobs
Amazon is laying off 9,000 more employees, chief executive Andy Jassy revealed in a memo to staff.
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NewsRetailers reassure on financing following Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Retailers have reassured investors that operations and trading will be unaffected by the crisis at Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm.
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GalleryStore gallery: Glossier 'returns to downtown roots' with New York flagship
Beauty brand Glossier has opened the doors of its ninth and latest flagship store in SoHo, New York City.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: What’s on the to-do list for Primark’s new advisory board?
Primark wants more out of digital, and validity for its fast-fashion model, so our Prospect analysts have examined some of the steps it is taking to secure ongoing growth as sustainability climbs up the consumer agenda and the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite.
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NewsDr Martens warns on profits after ‘challenging conditions’ in US
Dr Martens has blamed operational issues at its US distribution centre and “unseasonably warm weather” for its latest profit warning as direct-to-consumer growth slowed.
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GalleryStore gallery: Whole Foods Market’s new store in iconic New York building
Whole Foods Market has opened a store in one of New York’s most famous buildings, showcasing local products and catering to the district’s well-heeled clientele.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Walmart soars ahead with drone deliveries
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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InterviewInterview: Primark US boss Kevin Tulip on finally cracking America
Watching huge names like Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s shutter or sell their US venture would be enough to put almost anyone off trying to achieve the American dream, but Primark US boss Kevin Tulip is charging ahead with his
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Opinion‘Dangerous false economies risk limiting retail’s recovery from challenging period’
You can’t manage a retail business quarter by quarter. Short-termism threatens to inhibit innovation and limit retail’s potential when tough times recede, warns True’s Matt Truman
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: eBay's luxury pop-up store in New York City
Welcome to the Retail Week Innovation of the Week, a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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NewsPrimark to embark on ‘aggressive’ US store expansion plan
Primark has announced it is to embark on an “aggressive” expansion project to grow its US store estate.
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AnalysisPrimark - more cheer than fear despite tough times to come
Primark parent ABF’s John Bason looks forward to a post-Covid Christmas, a bolstered digital presence and the opportunities that a new strategic board can help realise – even as margins fall in punishing market conditions
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out Sparks loyalty scheme internationally
Marks & Spencer is launching its Sparks loyalty programme into big overseas markets including India and the US.
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NewsUS grocery giant Kroger in talks to buy rival Albertsons
America’s largest supermarket operator Kroger is in talks to buy rival Albertsons, with a deal expected to be announced as soon as early as today.
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NewsSephora returns to the UK with new website and London flagship
Sephora has confirmed plans to launch in the UK on October 17.
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NewsHotel Chocolat closes US website as it pulls out of country to focus on UK
Hotel Chocolat has closed its US website months after closing stores in the region to focus instead on its home market
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GalleryStore gallery: Asos makes physical retail debut across Nordstrom stores
Asos has unveiled its first in-store collection in partnership with Nordstrom in the US.