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.

Australia clarifies retail customer rights when stores close

Australian authorities have published new guidance on what happens to consumer purchases, gift cards and deposits when a retail store…
India GDP growth boosts retail sector outlook

India’s revised GDP growth estimates are strengthening expectations for the country’s retail sector, as higher economic expansion and updated national…
US foundations launch $1m retail job training programme

The NRF Foundation and the PepsiCo Foundation have unveiled a new retail training initiative designed to expand access to retail…
UK consumer mood continues gradual recovery

Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom has improved for the third consecutive month, with the latest data showing a modest…
Amazon US antitrust case centres on retail price controls

California’s attorney general has asked a state court to halt what it describes as unlawful retail price controls in an…

IKEA: how a $5 toy sparked store traffic

IKEA stores in several countries have reported shortages of an orangutan soft toy after videos of a baby monkey named…
UK retail violence down 20%, still near record levels

Daily incidents of violence and abuse against retail workers in the UK fell by around 20 per cent in the…
Explaining the rise in chocolate theft across UK supermarkets

Retail theft in the United Kingdom has increased sharply in recent years, with confectionery products such as chocolate among the…
Australia steps up action on misleading pricing and online sales tactics

Australia’s competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has outlined its key compliance and enforcement priorities for the…
New Zealand retailers warn of price rises if card surcharges are outlawed

Retailers in New Zealand are raising concerns that a planned ban on card payment surcharges could lead to higher prices…