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.

Amazon’s new AI agents could modernise retail from top to bottom

The recent launch by Amazon Web Services (AWS) of “frontier agents” — a new generation of autonomous AI tools —…
Fears for jobs as Scotland faces higher shop costs

Local shops across Scotland could face rising costs and potential job losses unless business rates are reduced — despite recent…
Five easy ways Mastercard says you can keep scammers at bay

The holiday shopping season is a crucial period for retailers and merchants worldwide, yet it also brings a surge in…
SF legal fight over ultra-processed foods could shift retail offerings

A landmark lawsuit filed by the San Francisco City Attorney's Office against some of the United States’ largest food manufacturers…
Costco sues Trump administration to halt tariffs and secure refunds

The US retail giant Costco Wholesale Corporation has filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump Administration, seeking to pause tariff…

Thanksgiving weekend sees the biggest shopper turnout in US history

The five-day holiday period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday brought a record-breaking turnout of shoppers across the United States.…
UK shops warn business rates could jump 15% despite government pledge

Independent retailers across the UK are facing significant business rates increases next year, with some estimates suggesting rises of up…
Business rates shake-up branded “too little, too late” by retailers

The latest British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) update — penned by its CEO Andrew Goodacre — paints a bleak picture…
Cost pressures reshape US holiday shopping

A recent poll from SurveyMonkey, in partnership with CNBC, reveals that rising prices and economic uncertainty are significantly affecting Americans’…
Do shoppers trust Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?

Global online retailers are approaching Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 with high expectations. However, a recent global survey from…