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.

France retail sector calls for town centre revival plan

A new policy white paper from the Confédération des Commerçants de France sets out strategies to tackle falling footfall and…
Signs of relief for UK retailers as footfall fall loses momentum

UK retail footfall continued its steady improvement in January, with the pace of decline across stores slowing compared with the…
US inflation slows as retail sales post fourth monthly rise

Consumer prices in the United States rose at a slower pace in January 2026, while retail sales data showed continued…
Why shoppers queue 40 minutes for their favourite cashier

Shoppers queuing for up to 40 minutes for a specific cashier at a US supermarket has drawn attention across the…
Tesco to open 70 new express stores in growth push

Tesco is expanding its convenience store network as part of a wider UK retail growth strategy. The supermarket group plans…

EU ends duty-free loophole for small online parcels

Council of the European Union has approved new customs duty rules that will remove the long-standing duty-free threshold for small…
Why cyber risk Is now a retail KPI

Retail leaders are increasingly treating cyber risk as a key performance indicator (KPI) because digital attacks now have measurable impacts…
Brazil fuel retailers face probe over misleading promotions

Fuel retailers in Brazil are under investigation after São Paulo’s consumer protection authority launched an enforcement operation targeting alleged misleading…
Australian retailers form single trade body to speak with one voice

Australia’s retail industry has formally entered a new phase with the launch of the Australian Retail Council (ARC), a unified…
UK retail sales rebound in January after weak Christmas

UK retail sales rose in January 2026, with the latest data pointing to a post-Christmas rebound after a subdued festive…