Retail sales trends point to slower growth in Japan
Japan’s retail sector entered 2026 with weaker momentum after a late-2025 slowdown in sales and footfall. New analysis of retail…
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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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German retailers urge Berlin to shield EU firms from unfair competition
German retail leaders have written to Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz calling for stronger government action to protect the competitiveness of…
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Target job cuts signal renewed focus on physical stores
Target Corp has announced plans to cut around 500 roles across its corporate, regional and supply chain operations as it…
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British retail body warns inflation won’t hit 2% target anytime soon
Retailers in the United Kingdom are warning that inflation may remain above the Bank of England’s 2 % target for…
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Retailers worldwide lag in adopting advanced AI, study finds
New research shows that many retail businesses worldwide are not yet ready to scale up their use of artificial intelligence…
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UK PFAS plan raises compliance questions for retailers
The UK government has published its first national PFAS plan to address risks linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly…
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PepsiCo plans price cuts amid consumer anger
PepsiCo plans to reduce the suggested retail price of its core snack products by up to about 15 per cent…
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Retail sector braces for sticky inflation after BoE rate decision
The UK retail sector is preparing for continued inflation pressure after the Bank of England voted to hold the Bank…
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UK payments reform outlines new direction for retail transactions
The UK’s financial regulators have set out their approach to delivering the government’s National Payments Vision, a strategic initiative aimed…
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Retailers face extended warranty obligations under Quebec law
Québec has published the final regulation setting out new product warranty obligations that will apply to a range of consumer…