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.

UK retailers ordered to halt disposable barbecue sales

Retailers in UK must stop selling disposable barbecues in stores and online after the government said the products cannot currently…
UK towns compete for £20,000 grants as high street footfall falls

UK towns are being invited to compete for £20,000 grants to support local businesses and community projects, against a backdrop…
Why UK retailers are investing in stores again

UK retailers are investing in physical stores again, but increasingly with a specific purpose: to make individual locations work harder…
UK food prices: Why the feared 2026 surge has not arrived — yet

UK food-price inflation has fallen far below the levels expected earlier in 2026. Some of the pressures behind those expectations…
Gen Z wants less screen time just as retailers need its digital engagement

Retailers face a growing challenge with Gen Z: the generation most closely associated with digital life is also increasingly willing…

UK retailers back Saturday jobs as vital route into work

UK retailers are backing Saturday jobs and other flexible entry-level roles as a way to tackle rising youth unemployment, warning…
UK retailers warn zero-hours reforms could hit jobs as costs reach £2.9bn

UK retailers have warned that proposed reforms to zero-hours and low-hours contracts could put jobs at risk after government analysis…
UK independent retailers set out six Budget demands

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has set out six demands for the Autumn Budget 2026, focusing on rising business…
Why omnichannel retail now means buy online, return anywhere

Customer behaviour has already become omnichannel. Retail operations have not always kept pace. A shopper may discover a product on…
Retailers rethink World Foods as global flavours go mainstream

Global food is becoming local food. Products once associated with specialist World Foods sections are increasingly moving into mainstream grocery…