All USA articles – Page 2
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NewsPrimark to ‘significantly’ raise prices in the US
Primark boss George Weston has revealed the fashion chain is “significantly” raising its prices in the US this week in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland defies Trump tariffs with strong US trading
Watches of Switzerland has reported strong trading in the United States, despite the Trump administration’s levelling of increased tariffs on Swiss imports.
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NewsEvri reports 30% increase in US parcel deliveries as postal firms pause shipments
Parcel delivery firm Evri says it has seen a 30% bump in parcel deliveries to the US over the past week, as postal services around the world announced they were halting deliveries, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisUS de minimis is over: UK retailers start paying up
For US shoppers looking to buy products from retailers based in the UK and elsewhere, everything gets more expensive from tomorrow (if it has not already).
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NewsJD Sports underlying sales slip as it maintains cautious outlook due to tariffs
JD Sports has said it “remains cautious” on its outlook as indirect impacts of tariffs, tough trading conditions and strains on consumer finances persist.
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Opinion'WHSmith’s American dream takes on nightmarish hue'
A profit warning from WHSmith after the discovery of accounting problems at its US arm came as a huge shock, but comparisons with Tesco at its lowest point may be overdone, believes Retail Week’s George MacDonald
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AnalysisUlta Beauty: What does the largest beauty retailer in the US want with the UK?
There’s an abundance of beauty retailers in the UK from high street staples Boots and Superdrug, experience-led retailers Sephora and Space NK, and emerging brands such as Pure Seoul, but is there room for more?
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Chart of the WeekUK shoppers more hesitant about AI in retail than international consumers
A survey of shoppers in five key Western markets has shown that UK consumers are the most likely to express hesitation about the rollout of AI features by retailers.
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NewsFat Face to close all US stores
Fashion retailer Fat Face has confirmed that it will close all of its US stores and instead focus on an online-only model in the country.
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NewsAmazon warns on profits as uncertainty over tariffs threaten ecommerce business
Amazon has warned it may fail to meet market expectations on its operating income, as concerns over how President Trump’s tariffs will affect its ecommerce business overshadowed strong sales.
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NewsTHG-owned Myprotein to stock products in Walmart for first time
The Manchester-based sports nutrition and supplements brand will begin stocking a curated range of products in US retail giant Walmart from August 8, as it looks to cement its growth in the American market.
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Opinion‘When Walmart bets big on AI, the rest of retail will surely follow’
Two key hires announced this week show that Walmart is putting AI and front and centre of its business. The Bentonville powerhouse has traditionally led the way in retail, so this could signal the shape of things to come, observes George MacDonald
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NewsWHSmith to open eight stores in one US airport
WHSmith is opening eight new stores across one US airport, as it continues to grow its travel estate internationally.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland surpasses $1bn in US sales
Its fast-growing US business has helped drive record revenues at the British hard luxury retailer.
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NewsWHSmith ‘well positioned’ for summer peak as sales increase across travel
Global travel retailer WHSmith said it is “well positioned” for its peak summer period as travel sales continue to increase.
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NewsTrump’s worldwide tariffs blocked by US federal court
Global tariffs introduced by US president Donald Trump have been ruled unlawful and have been blocked by a US federal court.
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NewsTemu owner sees profits drop off the back of US tariff troubles
Temu owner PDD Holdings has reported a steep drop in profits off the back of higher tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
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NewsChancellor says UK is the ‘best place for investment and business’ due to new trade deals
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the UK is now the “best place for investment and business” because of the deals struck with the US, the EU and India.
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NewsRetailers put pressure on Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping
Several retailers and brands are urging chancellor Rachel Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists amid ongoing disruption as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
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Innovation of the WeekeBay launches generative AI video tool
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.