UK retail sales sluggish at festive season’s start
Retail sales in the UK faced a challenging November, with total sales falling by 3.3% year-on-year. This marked a sharp…
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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How QR codes and smart data capture are transforming retail
The retail landscape is undergoing a digital transformation, with QR codes emerging as a powerful alternative to traditional barcodes. Jess…
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UK retailers announce huge temporary hiring for Christmas
As the Christmas season approaches, UK retailers are gearing up for one of the busiest periods of the year. Sainsbury's…
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UK launches auction system for vacant shops
The UK Government’s High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs) initiative, a central component of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023,…
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E-commerce dominates US Black Friday
Black Friday 2024 demonstrated the growing influence of e-commerce in the United States, with online retail sales soaring by 14.6%…
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November retail sales fall short across the UK
Footfall across UK retail destinations saw a significant year-on-year decline in November 2024, with a 4.5% drop compared to the…
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Innovative packaging design cuts costs and waste
In response to increasing demand for eco-friendly solutions, KHS Group has introduced the Nature MultiPack – a packaging innovation that…
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Savings or Spin? What the regulator found out about loyalty discounts
The grocery landscape has long been shaped by loyalty schemes, with supermarkets offering enticing discounts to card-carrying members. But are…
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Shorter holiday season challenges Canadian shoppers and stores
This year, the calendar has squeezed the time between Black Friday and Christmas Eve to just 26 days, five fewer…
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Porch pirate crime wave costs UK retailers £376M
The UK has witnessed a sharp rise in parcel theft, with the cost of "porch piracy" reaching £376.6m over the…