UK retailers brace for rising costs and inflation in 2025
The UK retail landscape is undergoing a period of transformation as businesses grapple with shifting economic realities. From the rising…
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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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Sexual harassment claims resurface at McDonald’s
In spite of promises of reform from McDonald’s UK boss Alistair Macrow, allegations of harassment and abuse continue to emerge…
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US retailers’ 2025 wish list for lawmakers
In 2025, the retail industry stands at a pivotal juncture. With shifting consumer behaviours, rising costs, and increasing competition, the…
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Co-op plans 75 new stores for 2025
Co-op has announced plans to bolster its convenience retail presence in 2025, with 75 new stores set to open across…
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UK retail footfall slides, December disappoints
In 2024, UK retail footfall experienced a 2.2% decline compared to 2023, marking the largest drop since the pandemic in…
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Shoplifting trends pose new risks
Retailers have experienced a dramatic rise in shoplifting incidents and losses since 2019, according to the Impact of Retail Theft…
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UK consumer confidence plummets as 2025 begins
"Confidence in the state of the economy dropped significantly, falling 8 points to -27," stated Dr. Kris Hamer, Director of…
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How the retail sector engaged US Congress in 2024
In July 2024, the Retail Advocates Summit provided a platform for retailers and policymakers to highlight the sector's economic and…
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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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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…