All North America articles – Page 10
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NewsSupergroup's Sutherland pledges not to raise prices
Supergroup chief executive Euan Sutherland has said the retailer will not be putting up prices in the year ahead “as a point of strategy and principle”.
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AnalysisNRF attendees inspired by New York’s hottest stores
The National Retail Federation expo kicks off in the Big Apple this week – in part two of our preview we look at some ground-breaking New York stores inspiring retailers worldwide.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Is in-store AI a goldmine or a gimmick?
Artificial intelligence was one of the big talking points at CES this year, from driverless cars to and voice-activated devices.
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NewsBoohoo third-quarter sales soar driven by the US
Boohoo recorded a leap in its third-quarter sales as the fashion etailer attributed growth to its broadened range and US operations.
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NewsBoohoo.com bid for Nasty Gal moves step closer
Boohoo.com’s acquisition of US brand Nasty Gal has moved a step closer after the US Bankruptcy Court approved the process to sell its assets.
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AnalysisThe lowdown on NRF's upcoming retail show in New York
The National Retail Federation conference and expo kicks off in New York this week. We look at some of the highlights in part one of our preview.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Smart home technology takes centre stage
As the Consumer Electronics Show celebrates its 50th year, it is easier than ever to spot the grandees of the electronics world.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why etailer Nasty Gal looks sweet to Boohoo
Boohoo’s bid for the brand rights and customer database of on-the-rocks US retailer Nasty Gal came as a surprise.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Retailers hit the acquisition trail
If 2015 was a year driven by mergers and acquisitions, retailers have put their foot even more firmly on that pedal this year.
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NewsAmazon registers Amazon Go trademark in the UK
Amazon has registered the Amazon Go trademark in the UK, suggesting that the etailer could bring its cashless grocery store to Britain.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Amazon Go is not a grocery game-changer
Will Amazon’s bricks-and-mortar grocery venture prove to be an industry game-changer? TCC’s global insight director, Bryan Roberts, has his say.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asian retailers braced for US-inflicted pain
US President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that he will withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership as part of his first 100 days action plan.
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OpinionOpinion: London is still calling international retailers
The weather at MAPIC 2016 – the international retail property trade show in Cannes – may have been a metaphor for global retail.
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NewsAmerican Apparel files for bankruptcy for a second time
American Apparel has filed for bankruptcy in the US, less than one week after its UK subsidiary appointed administrators.
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OpinionOpinion: Donald Trump's triumph could help UK retailers
Not for the first time in his life, US President-elect Donald Trump has stunned the nation and the world.
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NewsPaperchase to launch stores in US next year
Paperchase is poised to open its first standalone stores in the US next year after growing UK sales by 11% to £114m in its last full-year.
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NewsAll Saints profits rise as it targets overseas expansion
All Saints has posted its fourth consecutive year of rising profits and sales and targeted further international growth.
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NewsTK Maxx profits jump amid 'aggressive' cost controls
TK Maxx has posted a jump in full-year pre-tax profits after growing sales and focusing “aggressively” on cost controls.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon grocery stores – case study or action plan?
Reports have surfaced suggesting Amazon may be planning to open up to 20 standalone grocery outlets in the US by the end of 2018.
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NewsApple sales and profits dip as iPhone purchases fall
Apple has reported a drop in its fourth quarter sales and profits as iPhone sales continue to decline and computer sales slump.