Retailers warn 400 big UK shops could shut over rates hike
Britain's retail industry, already struggling with rising costs, faces a new challenge. The government is proposing higher business rates for…
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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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UK retailers back business rates reform but demand clarity
The British government has published its Transforming Business Rates: Interim Report, outlining next steps in overhauling a system that has…
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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…
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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…