The World Cup effect on sports retail sales
Global football tournaments create one of the most predictable sales spikes in the sports retail industry. For brands, the period…
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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Returns compliance becomes a retail priority in Europe
Since 19 June 2026, online businesses selling to consumers in the European Union have been required to offer a simple…
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Google isn’t dead—but brand loyalty is winning
Online retail discovery is shifting away from search-first behaviour, with more shoppers bypassing Google and going directly to retailer websites…
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Warm weather delivers welcome boost to UK retail sales
Warm weather delivered a clear lift to UK retail sales in May, with both official data and industry analysis pointing…
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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…
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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…