Retailers under pressure as governments police rising prices
Governments are moving more aggressively to police rising retail prices as higher fuel prices and petrol prices feed into transport,…
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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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New York requires retailers to accept cash payments
New York retailers must now accept cash payments under a new statewide law that came into force on 21 March…
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Westbridge collapse signals strain in UK furniture sector
Westbridge Furniture and Belfield Leisure entered administration on 23 March, placing around 500 jobs at risk and highlighting growing pressure…
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Iran war push drives UK petrol above £1.50
UK petrol prices have climbed above 150 pence per litre, marking the highest average retail cost since mid‑2024 as the ongoing…
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Italy investigates Sephora for promoting adult skincare to children
Italy’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Sephora and sister brand Benefit Cosmetics, both owned by LVMH, over concerns…
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Carrefour becomes first European retailer to offer shopping on ChatGPT
Carrefour has introduced a new AI-powered grocery shopping service on ChatGPT, becoming the first major European retailer to integrate its…
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UK consumer confidence plunges amid escalating Iran conflict
UK consumer confidence has fallen sharply as the escalating Iran conflict adds fresh pressure to household finances and economic outlooks.…
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US retailers eye Easter boost as sales set to hit record $24.9bn
US retailers are preparing for a surge in Easter spending, with total sales forecast to reach a record $24.9bn in…
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UK inflation holds at 3% as Middle East instability raises energy price risks
UK inflation remained at 3% in February 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), but rising energy prices…
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Canada puts grocery affordability at top of policy agenda
Canada has placed grocery affordability at the centre of its economic and competition policy, as rising food prices continue to…