UK retailers face new EU customs costs under post-Brexit trade regime
UK retailers selling online to EU consumers face new customs costs and data requirements as the bloc reforms its treatment…
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.
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Shoplifting in Scotland rises 20% to more than 1,000 incidents a week
Police in Scotland recorded more than 1,000 shoplifting crimes a week in the year to June 2026, as recorded theft…
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Walmart slowdown raises fresh questions over US consumer strength
Walmart’s US comparable sales growth has slowed to its weakest rate in more than six years, raising questions about whether…
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Agentic commerce: How AI is becoming retail’s new front door
AI assistants are beginning to influence what consumers discover, compare and buy. As agentic commerce develops, retailers must make their…
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Where is retail drone delivery heading?
Drone delivery is moving from pilot projects towards a credible role in retail fulfilment. But rather than replacing vans and…
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Target’s grocery gains highlight apparel and home challenge
Target’s food and beverage sales rose 7.2% in the second quarter, but stronger grocery performance has yet to translate into…
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UK retail sales growth slows as heat weighs on July demand
UK retail sales growth slowed in July as prolonged hot weather weighed on store visits and non-food demand, while food…
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UK consumer confidence rises as BRC puts Burnham’s Budget in focus
UK consumer confidence improved in August, while retail spending intentions rose sharply, giving retailers a more positive signal on potential…
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The business model behind Vinted’s success
Vinted has helped turn second-hand shopping from a niche activity into a mainstream retail habit. Its success, however, is not…
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UK food inflation falls to near five-year low
UK food inflation fell to 1.3% in July, its lowest rate since September 2021, even as wider inflation rose and…