Retail groups rally to defend US–Canada–Mexico trade deal
Retail trade bodies in the United States, Canada and Mexico have called for governments to preserve the North American trade…
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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Early Easter drives UK food sales surge
An early Easter boosted UK retail sales in March, with food sales driving growth as households increased spending on groceries…
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Why IKEA operates as a Swedish brand with Dutch ownership
The global retailer IKEA operates under a dual structure that combines Swedish brand identity with Dutch corporate ownership. This model…
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Rising UK energy costs hit consumer spending power
Rising UK energy prices are set to leave the typical household £480 worse off in 2026, reducing consumer spending power…
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UK retail sales struggle as Middle East tensions raise costs
UK retail sales slowed in March as consumer demand remained weak and rising costs linked to Middle East tensions began…
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Global retail ranking 2026: Walmart tops NRF top 50
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its latest Top 50 global retailers ranking for 2026, highlighting continued dominance by…
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UK retailers raises concerns over trade union right of access reforms
UK retailers have warned that proposed changes to trade union access rights could create operational and cost pressures across the…
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Singapore payment fees push retailers towards QR adoption
Retailers in Singapore are re-evaluating how they accept payments as rising attention on card processing fees highlights the cost gap…
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European retail outlook mixed amid soft consumer demand
Retail sentiment across the European Union remained broadly stable in early 2026, but weakening sales and cautious expectations continue to…
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Qatar steps up retail regulation with digital inventory requirements
Qatar is tightening retail regulation through mandatory digital inventory reporting and stricter enforcement of compliance rules. The Ministry of Commerce…