Aldi sales rise 5% as operating profit slips
GlobalData links Aldi’s sales rebound to low prices and new stores, while its results highlight the challenge of converting growth…
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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 shop price inflation eases to 1.4% in September
Food promotions and back-to-school discounts helped contain price rises as retailers faced higher operating costs. UK shop price inflation eased…
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US retail sales rise for 11th consecutive month in August, NRF reports
US retail sales rose modestly in August 2026, marking an 11th consecutive month of growth, according to the National Retail…
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What UK shoppers want this Black Friday
UK shoppers plan to buy electronics, clothing and Christmas gifts this Black Friday, but year-round promotions mean retailers must give…
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What H&M’s quarter reveals about fashion retail
H&M’s third-quarter profit rose sharply despite modest sales growth, showing how tighter operations can improve a fashion retailer’s margins while…
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UK shoppers turn cautious ahead of October Budget, BRC survey finds
Retail spending expectations fell in September after four months of improving consumer confidence, adding to concerns for retailers ahead of…
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Are retailers being unfairly blamed for higher prices?
When shoppers feel the strain of higher prices, retailers are an obvious target. But the US National Retail Federation (NRF)…
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Health and beauty emerges as UK retail’s digital standout
GlobalData’s online health and beauty spend index rose 39.2 points year on year, while the equivalent store measure fell by…
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AI takes a bigger role in US Halloween shopping
Nearly half of US consumers are using artificial intelligence tools to help with their Halloween shopping this year, according to…
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British retailers face new employment rules from October 2026
Longer tribunal claim periods and stronger rules on harassment and trade union access will require retailers to review record-keeping, frontline…