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.

UK retailers praise plan to scrap automatic rent increases

Retailers across the UK have welcomed a surprise government plan to outlaw “upward only” rent reviews in new commercial leases—an…
UK legislation targets unsafe goods sold on the internet

The UK government has enacted the Product Regulation and Metrology Act, introducing new product safety laws to hold online marketplaces…
Sunny weather boosts UK retail sales in June

Retail sales volume in the UK rose by 0.9% in June 2025, recovering from a steep 2.8% fall in May but…
UK shoplifting reaches highest level in 20 years

Shoplifting in England and Wales reached a record high in the year to March 2025, rising by around 20 % to…
Consumer confidence falls amid UK price rises

UK consumers have been shaken by rising inflation, with the latest BRC‑Opinium survey showing a sharp drop in consumer confidence…

M&S ad banned over ‘unhealthily thin’ model

The UK’s advertising regulator has banned a Marks & Spencer advert that appeared on the retailer’s app and website, after…
UK retail property demand jumps as investors return

Investor appetite for retail real estate is growing rapidly, with demand for UK high street property surging by more than…
Rising food costs drive UK shoppers to discounters

UK grocery price inflation rose to 5.2% in the four weeks to 13 July—the strongest pace since January 2024, according…
New cane sugar Coca-Cola to debut in US this autumn

Coca-Cola has confirmed plans to replace high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar in many of its US soft drink products…
UK shops to take on full cost of packaging waste disposal

Retailers across the UK are preparing for the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a landmark regulation that will shift…