All North America articles – Page 12
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Opinion
Neil Saunders' letter from America: Whole Foods isn't worth it
Last Saturday I popped down to my local Whole Foods to do a quick shop. I emerged with two bags of groceries, which left me $148 (£102) lighter.
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Video
The Retail Week: BHS, Austin Reed, Sainsbury's CMA probe and Walmart AGM
Our team in Arkansas discusses Walmart shareholders week, the demise of BHS and Austin Reed and a CMA probe into Sainsbury’s bid for Argos.
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Analysis
Analysis: Three ways Walmart is using technology to drive efficiency
Walmart is driving efficiencies in its distribution centres by using “emerging sciences” to speed up a number of everyday processes.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Walmart unveils new-look Neighborhood Market
Walmart has unveiled its new-look Neighborhood Market store as it aims to take its smaller format fascia “from good to great.”
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News
Watch: Walmart revives ‘smiley’ face symbol to hammer home value message
Walmart is reviving the use of its ‘smiley’ face symbol in TV advertising and store signage to hammer home its every day low price message.
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News
Store gallery: Inside Walmart founder Sam Walton’s first ever shop
Walmart has grown to become the world’s biggest retailer with annual sales approaching $500m, but the business grew from humble beginnings.
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News
Tiger undergoes rebrand as it drives international expansion
Tiger has rebranded all of its stores across its UK and international estate to Flying Tiger Copenhagen.
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Opinion
Opinion: Gap is stuck in a vicious cycle, with no signs of getting out
This has been a disastrous quarter for Gap and one during which all of its main engines not only stalled, but went into reverse.
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News
Analysis: Walmart cuts delivery times as it ups ante in battle with Amazon
Walmart has cut the delivery time of its ShippingPass scheme from three days to two as it looks to claw back ground on Amazon.
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Analysis
Analysis: CVS acquisition strategy drives first-quarter sales gains
US healthcare giant CVS posted rising sales during its first quarter as the acquisitions of Omnicare and Target pharmacies paid dividends.
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Opinion
Neil Saunders' letter from America: The tale of the four As in retail
Once upon a time in US retail there were four As – Abercrombie, American Eagle, American Apparel and Aéropostale.
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News
Walmart to streamline board in drive to 'maximise its effectiveness'
Walmart has unveiled plans to streamline is executive board in an effort to “maximise effectiveness” of its senior leadership team.
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News
Apple eyes underground store at London's Old Spitalfields Market
Apple is eyeing an ambitious underground store in London that would be a similar format to its iconic cube shop on New York’s Fifth Avenue.
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News
Retail Diary: Asda's nightmare gnomes and Majestic Wine's Naked Ladies
Asda gives shoppers gnome nightmares, Naked Ladies get the green light at Majestic Wine and an 11 year old bags a Whole Foods deal.
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Opinion
Neil Saunders: Low gas prices no longer fuelling US retail growth
Americans may be saving money on fuel, but instead of spending the excess they’re exercising caution and choosing to save and pay off debts.
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News
Dollarama unveils new boss as full-year sales and profits surge
Canadian discount retailer Dollarama has reported surging full-year sales and profits as it unveiled its new chief executive.
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News
Walmart rivals Alibaba and Amazon in China with new Global Shop
Walmart is going toe-to-toe with online rivals Alibaba and Amazon in China after launching an online platform selling international products.
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Analysis
Analysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK in 2016
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that are not only increasing the scale of their operations, but are also doing so profitably.
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News
Ted Baker delivers strong profits and sales: what the analysts say
Ted Baker has reported strong sales and profits as it continues to drive its international portfolio. This is what the analysts said.
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Interview
Interview: Alibaba UK boss on globalisation and being an online landlord
Alibaba wants to be UK retail’s gateway to China. Ahead of her talk at Retail Week Live on Thursday, we spoke to UK managing director Amee Chande.