UK retail spending reveals peak trading priorities
GlobalData research shows stronger spending on footwear, beauty and homewares, while contrasting online and in-store trends point to opportunities for…
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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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Bira warns UK independent retailers face 25% business rates rise
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is urging the government to use the Budget to ease pressure on retailers from…
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Tax loophole fears cloud UK marketplace VAT reform
UK independent retailers warn that proposed exemptions for smaller sellers and second-hand goods could weaken tax enforcement and reduce funding…
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US holiday retail sales forecast to reach US$1.013 trillion in 2026
US retail sales during the year-end holiday shopping season are forecast to rise by 4.2% year on year to US$1.013…
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US retail sales growth masks uneven holiday demand
GlobalData research shows higher prices boosted September’s US retail sales growth, while modest volume gains point to selective spending ahead…
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French supermarket cyberattack exposes insurance and cold-chain risks
Hackers reportedly raised refrigeration temperatures to 50°C at hundreds of French supermarkets, forcing retailers to discard fresh and frozen food…
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LVMH sales expose luxury retail’s uneven recovery
Weaker Chinese demand is putting European luxury brands under pressure, sharpening the focus on pricing, product mix and international investment.…
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How retailers can adapt to AI shopping
Retailers need to make their products discoverable through conversational AI while giving shoppers confidence in how their data is used,…
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Affordability strengthens its lead in secondhand shopping
GlobalData research shows savings gaining importance among UK secondhand buyers as sustainability becomes a less frequently cited motivation. Product selection…
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Ricin poisoning fears prompt UK sales curbs
Retailers and online sellers could face new licensing requirements for sales of castor beans and rosary peas under UK government…