US retailers eye $38B windfall from Mother’s Day spending
US retail sales are set for a seasonal lift as Mother’s Day spending is forecast to reach a record $38bn,…
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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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Food and beauty drive UK Easter retail growth
UK retail sales saw an uplift in the run-up to Easter, with food and beauty categories leading overall growth as…
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UK subscription and cancellation reforms expected spring 2027
UK subscription reforms aimed at stopping “subscription traps” are now expected to take effect in spring 2027, giving retailers and…
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UK consumer confidence remains subdued amid ongoing pressures
UK consumer confidence remains deeply negative, with the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Opinium data showing no improvement in economic sentiment…
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Weight loss drugs disrupt retail inventory
The growing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro is changing how people shop and…
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UK inflation: Middle East tensions feed into retail prices
Retailers in the UK are starting to see early signs that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are feeding through…
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EU ends practice of destroying unsold clothes and shoes in July 2026
The European Union will ban the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes from 19 July 2026, marking a major shift…
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UK retail sentiment falters amid Middle East tensions
UK retail sentiment is weakening as the Middle East crisis drives uncertainty across consumer spending, retail footfall and inflation expectations,…
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Retail sales in US increase as households use tax refunds
Retail sales in the United States increased in March, supported by higher tax refunds that helped offset rising petrol costs,…
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US competition watchdog prepares antitrust case over rising egg prices
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing a civil antitrust case focused on rising egg prices, in a move…