UK shop price inflation rises as food costs drive 2026 outlook
Shop price inflation in the UK climbed in late 2025, and industry experts warn that retail inflation and rising food…
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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Supply chains remain weak spot in UK retail Net Zero plans
UK retailers have made progress in reporting greenhouse gas emissions and improving operational carbon performance, but supply chain emissions continue…
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Major retail stories of 2025 with big impact on 2026
Retail trends in 2026 are being set by a series of structural shifts that accelerated during 2025, as retailers responded…
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2026 poised for meaningful changes in retail payments
The retail sector is preparing for a year of steady yet meaningful change in how payments are made, as industry…
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New BRC Christmas FAQs outline festive retail challenges
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has released its 2025/26 Christmas FAQs, offering retailers a consolidated view of the issues expected…
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November retail growth slows as budget fears mount in UK
Retailers across the UK have reported an underwhelming Black Friday period in 2025, as consumer caution ahead of the November…
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US retailers buy up real estate again as market tightens
In a significant reversal of recent years’ trends, retail chains in the United States are once again expanding their physical…
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Global retail faces slower demand as Mastercard warns of soft 2026 outlook
Global retailers face a challenging 2026 retail environment, according to the latest analysis from Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI). The institute…
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UK retailers to automate 60% of tasks with AI by 2035: report
UK retailers are preparing for a significant transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to automate around 60% of retail…
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Budget jitters and bad weather drag down UK retail visits in November
In November 2025, total retail footfall across the UK dropped 0.8% year-on-year, according to data from the British Retail Consortium…