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.

Illinois retailers and banks in legal dispute over card charges

Merchants in Illinois asked a federal judge to leave in place the state’s ban on charging “swipe fees” on the…
ONS: retail crime surges past half a million incidents in England and Wales

Police-recorded shoplifting in England and Wales rose by 13% to 529,994 offences in the year to June 2025, according to…
British retailers back government skills levy overhaul

The British Retail Consortium has welcomed the government’s plan to let employers spend the Growth and Skills Levy on short,…
UK inflation steady at 3.8% as grocers see slower rises

UK consumer price inflation stayed at 3.8% in September, matching August, as falling food prices offset higher transport costs, including…
India’s e-commerce to exceed $200bn next year, GlobalData forecasts

India’s e-commerce market is on course to pass $200 billion in 2025, with GlobalData forecasting 12.5% growth to INR17.7 trillion…

Coca-Cola HBC agrees to acquire Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

Coca-Cola HBC has agreed to acquire a 75% shareholding in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) for US$2.6bn, valuing the African bottler…
US retailers name 2026 class of retail leaders

The NRF Foundation has announced the People Shaping Retail’s Future 2026 list, recognising five senior executives for their influence on…
Retail crime reform bill passes key milestone in House of Lords

The Crime and Policing Bill has completed its Second Reading in the House of Lords and will now proceed to…
Retailers act as UK considers ban on kids’ energy drinks

Major UK supermarkets have tightened age checks and store systems for high-caffeine energy drinks as the government consults on a…
US retailers face record 17% in holiday returns

Retailers in the United States anticipate that nearly $850bn worth of merchandise will be returned this year, according to the…