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Al Ghurair signs up top firms for $544m expansionAl Ghurair Centre in Dubai has signed up three of the region’s biggest retail conglomerates to its new Dh2 billion ($544 million) expansion project. Landmark Group, Al Futtaim Group and Az More… |
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Malls 'must move beyond shopping to survive'As growing numbers of shoppers move online, mall owners are looking to pull in customers by including services that can't be replicated on the Web like hospital care and government offices. More… |
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Dubai Airports invites bids from retailersDubai Airports has invited bids from specialist retail companies for the awarding of the official service concessions in the arrivals area of Terminal 1 at Dubai International. The move is More… |
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Emke, Landmark among top global retailersTwo UAE-based retailers - Emke Group and Landmark Group - have been named among the world's fastest 50 growing retail chains by auditing and research firm Deloitte. Emke Group, which operates the region's largest retail ch More… |
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GCC retail sector set to post steady growthThe retail industry in the GCC is set to thrive due to increasing purchasing power, growing expatriate population, changing lifestyle and an expanding tourism and hospitality industry, said an expert. "Retailers have benefited from More… |
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Bahrain targets smokers in new campaignTobacco retailers in Bahrain will this week start importing cigarette packets with graphic warnings about the dangers of smoking, after its approval by the six Gulf states in a bid to encourage customers to kick the habit. Retaile More… |
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Dubai 2nd most targeted city by global retailersDubai is the second most targeted city for international retailers, while the UAE is the world’s second most international retail market, said a report. Middle East markets continue to attract an increasing number of international retailer More… |
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Bahrain retailers lauded for price stabilityBahrain Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro visited Waitrose and Al Osra supermarkets on Amwaj Islands and stressed the importance of diversifying import sources and providing substantial quantities of consumer goods at reasonable More… |
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Change shelfline, UAE gold retailers toldGold retailers in the UAE have to be more versatile with their products to avoid falling sales, a senior industry official said on Monday, defying retailers' complaints that the booming gold price has deterred customers. 'Retailers More… |
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Microsoft Gulf launches consumer groupMicrosoft Gulf has formed its regional consumer channels group (CCG), which will consist of the company’s retail, original equipment manufacturers, distribution and communications sector channel teams. This will create new business opportu More… |
