Value for money drives 89% of UK apparel shoppers as stores gain ground
GlobalData research shows UK fashion shoppers are prioritising value, quality and fit in 2026, while physical stores gain popularity and…
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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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People or technology? Rethinking the role of security guards in retail
Retailers are investing billions in loss prevention, but the challenge is no longer choosing between people and technology. It is…
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HMRC: UK importing grows as exporting declines
UK importer numbers rose as exporter numbers fell in 2025, while separate ONS figures show goods import volumes increasing and…
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UK retail sales to hit £481.7bn in 2026 as inflation masks weak recovery
UK retail sales are forecast to reach £481.7bn in 2026, up 3.2% from £466.7bn in 2025. However, GlobalData expects much…
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Five Eyes back UK-led action against global fraud networks
The UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have agreed new measures to disrupt international fraud networks, as Bira highlights…
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BRC calls for higher National Insurance threshold to boost retail jobs
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged UK Chancellor John Healey to raise the employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) threshold…
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UK shop price inflation hits two-year high as food prices rise
UK shop price inflation accelerated to 1.5% in August, its highest level in more than two years, as both food…
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Amazon set to overtake Currys as UK’s biggest electricals retailer
Amazon is set to overtake Currys as the UK’s largest electricals retailer in 2026, marking a potential change at the…
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Scottish business groups urge Swinney to scrap food price cap
Twenty-three organisations representing Scotland’s retail, food production, manufacturing and distribution sectors have urged First Minister John Swinney to abandon plans…
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HMRC weighs new VAT rules for retailers
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is considering extending online marketplace VAT liability to sales by UK businesses, potentially shifting responsibility…