Persistent rise in retail theft challenges UK stores
Retail theft in the United Kingdom has shown a continued upward trend, presenting mounting operational and financial pressures on retailers.…
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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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Why free returns could soon disappear from UK retail
Free returns policies, once a standard feature of UK ecommerce, are increasingly coming under strain as retailers grapple with rising…
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China rolls out national framework for retail digital transformation
China has published a new retail enterprise digitalisation standard aimed at measuring the information technology and digital maturity of retail…
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What Amazon told employees about axing 16 000 jobs
Amazon is cutting around 16 000 corporate jobs worldwide in a major workforce restructuring announced on 28 January 2026, the…
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UK inflation climbs higher than forecast
UK retail price inflation surprised the market in January, rising faster than expected as cost pressures continued to filter through…
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UK government unveils tax relief plan to support pubs
The UK government has introduced a targeted business rates support package for pubs in England in a bid to ease…
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UK heat network regulation starts, affecting retail and commercial buildings
The UK’s heat network sector has entered a new regulatory phase, with formal oversight coming into force from 27 January…
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Supplier-retailer talks in France stall as pricing tensions rise
Annual supplier-retailer negotiations in France are showing little sign of improvement as pricing disputes continue to dominate discussions across the…
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Australian fuel retail market under spotlight as ACCC reviews Ampol bid
Australia’s fuel retail market is facing increased regulatory attention after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) referred Ampol Limited’s…
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UK independent retailers outperform as big chains slip
UK independent retailers recorded stronger sales performance over the recent Christmas trading period, even as larger high-street chains saw weaker…