Front-loaded growth masks slowing retail momentum
UK retail sales growth is showing a pattern of early-quarter strength followed by weaker momentum, as illustrated by trading in…
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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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Inflation and higher energy costs fail to slow US retail spending
US retail sales continued to grow in April despite higher fuel prices, persistent inflation and weaker consumer confidence, showing that…
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Retail resilience built on pricing power, not volume growth
UK retail performance in early 2026 continues to show resilience, but growth is increasingly being driven by pricing and product…
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Push to curb retail crime gains momentum in Washington
Organised retail crime (ORC) is moving up the political agenda in the United States, as lawmakers in the House of…
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7 tiny Spring trends driving huge sales on the UK high street
Small fashion items are becoming some of the biggest drivers of UK spring retail sales in 2026, according to research…
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Retailers pin sales hopes on World Cup boost
Retailers and consumer electronics brands are preparing for a potential sales boost ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with…
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UK retailers face difficult start to spring/summer season
UK retailers entered the spring/summer trading period under growing pressure as weak consumer confidence, falling footfall and cautious discretionary spending…
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Retailers move towards predictive shopping with AI
Retail is entering a phase where predictive shopping with AI is becoming central to how brands attract and serve customers.…
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Inside the retail media divide between large and small retailers
Retail media has become one of the fastest-growing areas in modern retail. It allows retailers to sell advertising space on…
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US retail imports remain below 2025 baseline
US retail import recovery lags behind 2025 levels, with cargo volumes expected to remain under last year’s comparable figures despite…