All USA articles – Page 4
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Opinion‘Traders from outside the UK may take advantage of our rules to sell displaced US stock’
As tariffs dominate the headlines, action is needed to stop stock ‘dumping’ in the UK says BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson
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Opinion‘Tariffs could be a death knell for countless supply chain jobs and businesses’
The impact of president Trump’s tariffs will be felt by workers in garment production, on farms, in general merchandise factories and beyond. Sensible retailers should help their supply chain partners navigate the challenges, says Ethical Trading Initiative executive director Giles Bolton
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DataRanking: The most popular UK retail websites among shoppers in Trump’s America
Thanks to exclusive data from Similarweb, Retail Week can reveal the UK retail websites that are most popular with US shoppers.
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NewsTesco’s Ken Murphy unveils plans for a potential price war and Trump tariffs turmoil
Despite reporting incredibly strong trading figures for the last financial year, Tesco slashed its profit forecast for the coming year. Is the supermarket giant being overly cautious though?
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OpinionNavigating tariffs: a survival guide for UK retailers
A week on from President Trump’s “liberation day”, Ben Cooke, partner at international law firm Addleshaw Goddard, breaks down the impact of new US tariffs on UK and EU goods, exports, supply chains and US customer demand, and sets out actions for retailers to take
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NewsTrump pauses higher tariffs for most countries as China’s fees multiply
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries facing the highest tariffs – but China has seen its tariffs soar.
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Opinion'Are you ready for tariff-driven tat? Prepare for a tidal wave of cheap imports'
Retailers need to be ready in case President Trump’s tariffs prompt a flood of shoddy marketplace goods into the UK, cautions features editor Ellis Hawthorne
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NewsLush losses widen and it expects to pass on tariff costs to US customers
Lush has reported widening losses and said it anticipates passing the tax from tariffs on to American shoppers.
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NewsTrump frames tariffs as economic ‘medicine’ as markets tumble
“I don’t want anything to go down. But sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,” Trump said.
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NewsGuess announces new CFO
The US-based retail business announced that Alberto Toni is expected to take the role in mid-June.
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NewsBoots owner Walgreens on the verge of $10bn private equity takeover
US based owner of Boots, Walgreens Boots Alliance, is close to a $10bn takeover by a private equity firm.
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NewsIssa brothers' EG Group posts ‘strong trading’ and profit growth
EG Group has reported “strong trading” in which it saw profits rise driven by growth in the US and Europe.
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NewsAmazon is adding Adidas to its Buy with Prime service
Amazon has expanded its Buy with Prime service, a direct-to-consumer facility offering to include Adidas this year.
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NewsGymshark is opening its debut US flagship store
Sportswear giant Gymshark has revealed plans to open its debut flagship store in the US.
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NewsShein ponders pushing back IPO date after Trump tariff changes
Online fashion giant Shein is considering a delay to an IPO in London in the aftermath of changes to US tariff rules unveiled by President Trump.
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NewsSteve Madden has snapped up Kurt Geiger
Luxury fashion house Steve Madden is set to acquire footwear, handbag and accessories brand Kurt Geiger from international private equity firm Cinven in a deal worth £289m.
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NewsDr Martens hires ex-American Eagle Outfitters CEO as non-exec director
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has announced Robert Hanson and Benoit Vauchy will join as non-executive directors in late March
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NewsRetailers are considering setting up US subsidiaries to counter Trump tariffs
British retailers are exploring ways to fight President Trump’s tariffs, including ceasing exports or looking at setting up US subsidiaries.
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NewsWHSmith’s travel business takes flight as high streets continue to drag
WHSmith has praised the “strong momentum” across its increasingly core travel business, not least in the US, while its high street stores performed “in line” with expectations.
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Innovation of the WeekWHSmith has launched a retail media network in North America
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.