UK inflation steady as retailers keep prices in check
UK inflation remained at 2.8% in the 12 months to May, as slower growth in food prices offset higher transport…
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 retail employment falls to record low as labour costs rise
UK retail employment has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to new figures based on official data, with…
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Retailers must stop designing stores for the ‘average customer’
The era of the average shopper is ending, and retailers that continue to organise stores around broad demographic groups risk…
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Record Father’s Day spending highlights US consumer resilience
Father’s Day spending in the United States is projected to reach a record $27.9bn, according to data from the National…
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Retailers in Europe scale up AI investment
European retailers are increasing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) as they seek to improve efficiency, manage costs and adapt to…
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UK boosts powers to tackle criminal high street businesses
The UK government plans to strengthen its fight against organised retail crime by giving police and local authorities longer-lasting powers…
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Retail theft is getting worse, say UK independent retailers
Retail theft is becoming a bigger problem for independent retailers across the UK, with almost nine in 10 businesses affected…
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Solo living is quietly rewriting grocery retail
The rise of one-person households is becoming one of the most significant forces reshaping grocery retail worldwide. What was once…
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UK DRS: retailer rules changed ahead of 2027 rollout
England, Northern Ireland and Scotland have agreed updated rules for retailers under the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), as preparations…
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Visa and Mastercard US fee deal approved but retailers unhappy
A US federal court has given preliminary approval to a multibillion-dollar settlement in the long-running case over Visa and Mastercard…