All North America articles – Page 11
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News
Steinhoff to buy America's biggest bedding retailer Mattress Firm
South African retail giant Steinhoff has agreed to acquire America’s biggest bedding retailer, adding 3,500 stores to its worldwide network.
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Opinion
Neil Saunders' letter from America: is the great US mall under threat?
Framingham near Boston forms part of the Golden Triangle, so called because of the bustling level of commercial activity to which it plays host.
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News
Tim Mason says Fresh & Easy could have succeeded in the US
Former Tesco boss Tim Mason insisted that Fresh & Easy could have been a success in the US if it had received greater financial investment.
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News
Walmart 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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Opinion
Opinion: 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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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Hobbs 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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International 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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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News
Hotel 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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Opinion
Neil 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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Video
Welcome 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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Analysis
At 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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News
Staples 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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News
Ocado 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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Lidl 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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News
Walmart 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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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Gallery
Store 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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News
Walmart 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.