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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to make your staff your first line of cyber defence
A single weak password gave cyber criminals access to Knights of Old’s (KNP’s) network, triggering the downfall of the 158-year-old…
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Retail and apparel giants back California textile waste plan
Leading apparel and footwear associations in California have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a nonprofit Producer Responsibility Organisation…
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Resale market grows as UK shoppers go second-hand
A growing number of UK consumers are turning to second-hand shopping, reveals the latest BRC‑Opinium survey. Data shows an increase…