UK retailers brace for January slowdown
Recent data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Opinium indicates a significant decline in UK consumer confidence as 2024…
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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 inflation rises amidst Christmas shopping season
The latest CPI inflation figures reveal a rise to 2.6% in November 2024, up from 2.3% in October, according to…
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What 2025 means for retail payments
Retailers face increasing threats as cybercriminals use generative AI for sophisticated scams, including deepfake videos and personalised phishing. At the…
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How AI is driving holiday shopping innovation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how consumers approach holiday shopping, offering tools that function as virtual personal shoppers. Dynamic Yield…
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Peak seasons amplify bracketing problems for UK retailers
UK shoppers return approximately 30% of fashion items bought online annually, with bracketing—ordering multiple sizes or colours of an item…
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Declining cash use in UK puts digital in focus
Consumer reliance on cash has significantly declined across the UK, according to the latest survey by The Payments Association. The…
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US retailers face uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs and port strikes
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates have highlighted rising import levels at major US container ports, driven by…
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UK corporate distress rises, retail hit hardest
The latest Societal Impact report from The Institute for Turnaround (IFT) reveals troubling trends in the UK business landscape, with…
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Returns become a key focus in US retail strategy
Returns remain a significant challenge for US retailers, with total returns projected to reach $890bn in 2024, according to a…
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NRF Chief Economist predicts retail sales growth this season
The holiday shopping season has launched with promising momentum, as strong third-quarter economic performance and robust consumer activity suggest a…