All USA articles
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AnalysisWHSmith share price crash highlights scale of turnaround job facing Leo Quinn
WHSmith share price plummeted to a 17-year low this morning (September 16) as rising costs and travel disruption hit profits.
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NewsDebenham finalises sale of Nasty Gal to US buyer
Debenhams Group has sold youth brand Nasty Gal to a US buyer for $16m (£11.8m).
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NewsJD Sports strengthens leadership team with new US boss and group CMO
JD Sports has appointed a new North America chief executive and a new group chief marketing officer.
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NewsBoden posts profit rise as US powers sales
Fashion retailer Boden has reported increased full-year profits and continued revenue growth in the current year, despite challenging conditions.
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NewsSeasalt sees £3m hit from closed US stores
Seasalt decided to shutter its US stores earlier this year, with the discontinued operations having cost the business £3m across its latest financial year.
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AnalysisWhere to next for JD Sports as it loses its footing at home and abroad?
After trimming its profit outlook for the full year, analysts and insiders worry it’ll be an uphill battle for JD Sports to get back on firmer footing.
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NewsPresident Trump imposes fresh tariffs on dozens of countries
President Donald Trump is imposing a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries as it replaces a global duty that was set to expire.
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NewsDebenhams completes sublease of US distribution centre
The 1.1 million sq ft centre in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania will now be operated by international logistics firm ID Logistics.
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FeatureQuince is coming for the UK − how worried should retailers be?
Famed for its $50 cashmere sweaters, viral TikTok hauls and, well, a litany of lawsuits, retailer Quince has turned into an ecommerce sensation since it first launched in the US less than a decade ago.
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AnalysisExplainer: What do Google’s new products mean for the future of ecommerce?
There was a lot to unpack during Google’s I/O 2026 event and Google Marketing Live as it unveiled countless new products and innovations.
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NewsShein snaps up US fashion brand Everlane - reports
Shein has agreed to purchase US apparel retailer Everlane from its majority owner L Catterton, according to media reports over the weekend.
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NewseBay board rejects surprise GameStop offer
Online marketplace giant eBay has rejected a $55.5bn (£40.9bn) takeover bid from video game retailer GameStop, calling it “unsolicited” and “neither credible nor attractive”.
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AnalysisExplainer: GameStop’s eBay takeover offer – and why it may not be a goer
Disclosing a surprise bid for eBay, GameStop said the marketplace could be “a legit competitor to Amazon”. But there are big questions about the likelihood of a deal.
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NewsGymshark to open first ever gym in Miami
Gymshark is set to open its first-ever gym in America as the fitness brand continues its investment in physical spaces.
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NewsM&S to launch womenswear in the US
Marks & Spencer is launching its womenswear ranges in the US, 25 years after it withdrew from the market.
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NewsBoden accelerates US expansion plans with second store opening
British fashion brand Boden is accelerating its US expansion plans with the opening of its second store in the country.
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Chart of the WeekWhat will disrupt the retail industry the most in 2026?
This year’s edition of the AlixPartners Disruption Index showed that nine out of 10 retail leaders believe industry business models need to change, with the report saying that retail was likely to be one of the most disrupted sectors in the economy
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AnalysisTariffs 2.0: Where does UK retail stand after Trump’s latest trade tantrum?
US president Donald Trump’s meltdown over the weekend has only heaped further uncertainty on UK retailers and consumers. Retail Week analyses the fallout and what it means for UK retail.
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NewsTarget to cut hundreds of jobs to boost store investment
Target is to cut around 500 jobs across its regional offices and warehouses in the US and will invest the savings into its stores.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland updates outlook following strong peak trading
Watches of Switzerland has upgraded its full-year guidance after better-than-expected sales during the peak trading period.