All USA articles – Page 17
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NewsAmerican Apparel boss quits amid 'challenging' trading
American Apparel boss Paula Schneider, who was appointed to engineer a turnaround, has resigned amid reports of a possible sale.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on Lidl, BHS and shop openings
Retail news round-up: Lidl’s US expansion plans, Dominic Chappell’s 'unpaid tax bills', and shop vacancy rates up for first time since 2012
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon's US pop-ups will lure shoppers into its ecosystem
Amazon’s physical store plans are about drawing more consumers into its world than is possible with its websites alone, writes Howard Lake.
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NewsIkea group sales jump as it prepares to enter India and Serbia
Ikea has hailed a year of “solid growth” as the furniture giant prepares to launch a bricks-and-mortar presence in two new markets.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Walmart and Casadei
Retail news round-up: Walmart looks to lay off employees at its US stores and Italian shoe brand Casadei makes its UK debut.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Apple and more
Retail round-up: Tesco’s former finance boss to be cleared over accounting scandal, Apple told to pay taxes and consumer confidence improves.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Sports Direct and more
Retail round-up: John Lewis to inject £9m to expand its beauty halls and Sports Direct under pressure over workplace practices review.
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NewsGap sales and profits decline as global restructure begins
Fashion retailer Gap has reported falling profits and sales in its second quarter, as it began to “execute restructuring plans”.
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OpinionOpinion: Dollar Shave Club deal shows shape of retail to come
This holiday period is often called the ’silly season’. But recent deals show that making M&A hay in the summertime can be anything but silly.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Monsoon Accessorize, Amazon and more
Retail round-up: Monsoon Accessorize to shutter 141 shops, Amazon’s new Essex distribution centre and Jack Wills’ chairman to step down
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Laura Ashley, consumer spending, Barnes & Noble and more
Retail round-up: Laura Ashley’s China launch, Barnes & Noble sacks chief executive and Target quarterly sales and profits down.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will UK department stores follow Macy’s lead and shut stores?
Macy’s decision to shutter 100 of its shops across the US created shockwaves last week, despite its recent poor financial performance.
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NewsSteinhoff 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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GalleryStore of the week: Sonos makes us feel at home in New York's SoHo
Luxury audio brand Sonos has created a home-from-home to entice customers who like their creature comforts as much as their music. John Ryan, our Englishman in New York, looks around.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance profits jump as US sales drive growth
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s profits soared in its third quarter but international sales were impacted by currency exchange rates.
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GalleryStore of the week: Ugg sprinkles luxury fairy dust in Disney World, Florida
UggThe Australian footwear brand opens a new proposition at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, with some digital treats, John Ryan finds.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and Walmart
Retail round-up on June 6, 2016: Mike Ashley agrees to appear before MPs to defend 'good name' of Sports Direct and Walmart to trial grocery delivery in the US with Uber and Lyft.
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OpinionNeil 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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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and The Hut
Retail round-up on May 31, 2016: MPs to grill property tycoons and advisers who supported BHS takeover, and The Hut acquires rival Salu Beauty
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GalleryAnalysis: New Michael Kors store joins Regent Street's Little America
The Michael Kors Regent Street branch has edged a few doors down to bring preppy Stateside clothing to an upgraded space. John Ryan visits.