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.

Retailers extend summer sales in battle for bargain-hunting consumers

Major retailers are extending their summer sales windows in a bid to capture consumer spending ahead of a potentially uncertain…
Amazon vs Walmart: who will win the mid-year discount showdown?

Amazon is extending its annual Prime Day to a four‑day event starting today (8 July), while rival Walmart has launched…
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ wins praise from US retailers

With Congress approving President Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” ahead of Independence Day, US retailers are voicing strong support…
Shein faces record fine in France for misleading shoppers

Fast-fashion giant Shein has been fined €40m by France’s consumer watchdog for misleading pricing tactics, marking one of the largest…
UK retailers weigh in on new employment rights roadmap

The UK government has unveiled a roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill, aiming to enhance protections for around half of…

UK’s retail inflation is back as govt costs squeeze retailers

Shop price inflation has returned to the UK’s high streets, with overall shop prices rising 0.4% year on year in…
German retail sales slip 1.6% in May as consumer spending falters

Germany’s retail sales unexpectedly fell by 1.6% in May from April, according to the federal statistics office, surprising analysts who…
ShopKind campaign returns to tackle rising abuse against retail workers

The ShopKind campaign, a national initiative promoting kindness and respect towards retail workers, is set to relaunch today (Monday 30…
Retail boycott gains momentum in southeast Europe

Retail consumers across Southeast and Eastern Europe have launched a wave of boycotts since late January 2025, protesting against surging…
UK retail sales fall for ninth straight month

Retail sales volumes in the UK dropped sharply in June, marking the ninth consecutive month of decline, according to the…