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 counterfeit crackdown highlights why retailers must rethink enforcement

A UK operation that seized counterfeit football shirts worth an estimated £18.5m highlights a growing challenge for retailers: removing online…
How overstock, stockouts, and returns cost retail $1.75tn

Retailers succeed when the right products are available at the right time. When they are not, the cost is far…
The new shape of UK retail

UK retail is entering a new phase of growth, with changing consumer priorities, stronger online demand and a widening gap…
American Eagle Outfitters CEO wins top US retail honour

The chief executive of American Eagle Outfitters has been named the recipient of one of the US retail industry's highest…
USDA warns of further US food price rises

US food prices are set to climb further through 2026 and into 2027, according to the latest USDA Food Price…

Retail employee monitoring in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence is changing how retailers monitor, support and manage their workforces. While CCTV remains an important security tool, it…
Can a store refuse cash? The UK government’s answer

The decision means shops, restaurants and other private businesses can continue deciding whether to accept notes and coins, despite calls…
UK retail’s winners and losers revealed

Health & beauty and food retail are set to lead UK retail growth in 2026, while furniture and floorcoverings remains…
Retail in extraordinary times

Retail is often viewed simply as the final step in the supply chain—a place where consumers buy the products they…
US retail crime shifts from shoplifting to fraud

Retail crime in the US is changing. While retailers report that shoplifting is becoming less of a concern, they are…