Rising US tariffs push retailers to rethink imports
Rising tariffs in the United States are prompting retailers to adjust import strategies as container cargo volumes at major ports…
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.
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UK budget timing threatens to derail festive spending
UK retail sales posted a stronger-than-expected performance in August, with total sales up 3.1% year on year—well above both the…
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UK retailers urge reform as footfall stagnates nationwide
UK retail footfall fell again in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline, though high streets showed signs of…
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US ends duty-free rule, small parcel imports collapse
Postal traffic to the United States has fallen sharply after the Trump administration removed the long-standing tariff exemption on imported…
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Retail chiefs meet Chancellor to shape Budget agenda
UK retail leaders have met the Chancellor at 11 Downing Street to set out their priorities for the Autumn Budget…
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Tariff pressures hit Dollar Tree hard
Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) has posted strong second-quarter results for 2025, reporting net sales of $4.6 billion, a 12.3% increase…
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Back-to-school rush leaves many children without eye checks
As another school term approaches, up to 75,000 children a year in the UK miss out on routine vision screening,…
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Beauty retailer Lush closes all UK locations in support of Gaza
Lush has announced that all of its UK stores, website and factories will shut for a full day on Wednesday…
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UK retailers press for safer online baby products
Consumer groups and trade bodies are urging tougher rules on online marketplaces after a Which? snapshot investigation on 28 August…
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California city orders retailers to staff self-checkout counters
Beginning 21 September 2025, Long Beach, California, will enforce a groundbreaking ordinance requiring grocery and drug retail stores to maintain…