Retailers should stop treating gifting as seasonal
Retailers have long relied on Christmas to drive gift sales, but new GlobalData research suggests that approach is leaving significant…
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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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What makes retail so attractive to cyber attackers?
Retail has become one of the world's most targeted industries for cyber-attacks. From global supermarket chains to independent online retailers,…
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Why retail pharmacies are closing in France
Retail pharmacies in France are facing one of the toughest trading environments in decades. Rising operating costs, lower profit margins…
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Walmart and Amazon remain at the top of US retail in 2026 rankings
Walmart and Amazon have retained their positions at the top of the US retail market in the latest 2026 Top…
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Police and retailers join forces to combat shoplifting in London
Retail crime in London is set to face tighter coordination between law enforcement and major businesses after the Metropolitan Police…
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UK consumers rein in home improvement spending
Britain’s home improvement market is losing momentum as consumers remain cautious about major household purchases, according to GlobalData’s latest UK…
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UK retailers prepare for new FCA finance rules
Retailers that offer customer finance or sell insurance products alongside goods are preparing for stricter Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requirements…
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Andy Burnham wins retail backing on rates overhaul
Independent retailers across the UK are cautiously welcoming Andy Burnham’s pledge to reform business rates, saying the plans could help…
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UK shop price inflation steady at 1.2% amid summer discounting
UK shop prices rose by 1.2% in June 2026 compared with a year earlier, unchanged from May, as summer discounting…
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How parcel lockers are transforming convenience store footfall
Parcel lockers are changing how people use convenience stores. Across the UK and other mature retail markets, lockers placed inside…