UK consumers rein in home improvement spending
Britain’s home improvement market is losing momentum as consumers remain cautious about major household purchases, according to GlobalData’s latest UK…
All articles by Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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UK retailers prepare for new FCA finance rules
Retailers that offer customer finance or sell insurance products alongside goods are preparing for stricter Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requirements…
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Andy Burnham wins retail backing on rates overhaul
Independent retailers across the UK are cautiously welcoming Andy Burnham’s pledge to reform business rates, saying the plans could help…
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UK shop price inflation steady at 1.2% amid summer discounting
UK shop prices rose by 1.2% in June 2026 compared with a year earlier, unchanged from May, as summer discounting…
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How parcel lockers are transforming convenience store footfall
Parcel lockers are changing how people use convenience stores. Across the UK and other mature retail markets, lockers placed inside…
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Business confidence slips as UK retail sales fall short of norms
UK business confidence has weakened further as retail sales continue to fall below typical seasonal levels, according to the latest…
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Sandals beat sofas: Seasonal buying shapes UK retail
UK retail demand is improving only selectively, with shoppers more willing to spend on seasonal and lower-ticket items than on…
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AI and regulation redefine European retail
Artificial intelligence is becoming a standard business tool across European retail, but new regulation is changing how companies deploy it.…
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UK speeds up cheap imports crackdown
The UK government has brought forward plans to tighten rules on low-value imports and increase pressure on online marketplaces to…
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Rising costs and UK youth jobs crisis threaten inclusion, retailers warn
Rising employment costs and a weakening youth labour market are putting pressure on workplace inclusion in UK retail, industry leaders…