UK heat network regulation starts, affecting retail and commercial buildings
The UK’s heat network sector has entered a new regulatory phase, with formal oversight coming into force from 27 January…
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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Supplier-retailer talks in France stall as pricing tensions rise
Annual supplier-retailer negotiations in France are showing little sign of improvement as pricing disputes continue to dominate discussions across the…
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Australian fuel retail market under spotlight as ACCC reviews Ampol bid
Australia’s fuel retail market is facing increased regulatory attention after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) referred Ampol Limited’s…
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UK independent retailers outperform as big chains slip
UK independent retailers recorded stronger sales performance over the recent Christmas trading period, even as larger high-street chains saw weaker…
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UK retail chief detects “hint of optimism” in consumer confidence
UK consumer confidence showed tentative signs of improvement in January as the latest BRC-Opinium sentiment index recorded a modest uptick…
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Carrefour trials environmental scores on clothes
Carrefour has started rolling out environmental labelling on a selection of garments from its own-brand Tex clothing line as part…
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Retailers push back against “complacency” on UK inflation
UK retailers have warned against complacency after official data showed UK inflation rising at the end of 2025, underlining continued…
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How a Dutch supermarket turned checkout lanes into social spaces
When a Dutch supermarket introduced a slower checkout lane in 2019, the aim was not to improve efficiency or boost…
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UK updates guidance on grocery supply rules to support suppliers
The UK government has issued updated guidance to help grocery suppliers better understand their rights when working with large supermarkets,…
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German retailers demand “necessary reforms” in 2026
The German retail sector has called on the federal government to prioritise economic reforms and regulatory relief in 2026 as…