Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

AS Watson Group opens new flagship store in Bahrain

Mon, 30 Dec 2024

AS Watson Group, one of the world's largest health, beauty retailers, has joined hands with UAE business conglomerate Al Futtaim Group to open its flagship store at City Centre Bahrain. It already has outlets in UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

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Taqyeem discusses 5th evaluation round

Mon, 23 Dec 2024

Bahrain's Government Services Centres Evaluation Committee (Taqyeem) held its 12th meeting, chaired by Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed.

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Chemist Warehouse launches Leo Messi perfume in Dubai

Mon, 23 Dec 2024

Australia’s leading retailer Chemist Warehouse has announced the launch of Leo Messi Eau De Parfum - a fragrance inspired by the legendary Argentinian footballer - at its flagship UAE store, now open at Al Ghurair Centre in Dubai.

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Oman wealth fund buys stake in Musk's AI company

Sat, 21 Dec 2024

Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the sultanate, has announced that it has acquired a stake in the artificial intelligence company XAI owned by celebrity billionaire Elon Musk. The company also holds shares in Musk's SpaceX.

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Dubai unveils 2025 Retail Calendar, a packed line-up

Fri, 20 Dec 2024

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has unveiled its 2025 Retail Calendar, featuring an incredible line-up of citywide events and activities.

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Swisslog to build automated frozen food warehouse for Gias

Fri, 20 Dec 2024

Gias Srl, a leading Italian company in the frozen food industry, has partnered with Swisslog to construct an advanced automated warehouse for frozen, semi-finished and finished products.

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GCC’s airport retail sector witnessing solid growth, says expert

Thu, 19 Dec 2024

GCC’s airport retail sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion, fuelled by increasing passenger traffic, growing tourism and significant investments in airport infrastructure, said a leading player in luxury retail fit-out sector in the Mena region.

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Zid unveils Total Commerce ecosystem

Thu, 19 Dec 2024

Zid, Saudi Arabia's leading commerce enablement platform, has unveiled ‘Total Commerce’ - a unified ecosystem redefining digital retail - at Ripple 2024, the company’s flagship event held at JAX District in Diriyah, Riyadh.

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Opportunities for GCC in India’s luxury evolution

Thu, 19 Dec 2024

As India emerges as the world’s fastest-growing market for luxury goods, a new era of opportunities is unfolding for retailers and e-commerce platforms across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

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Grandiose opens its 44th store, first in Al Ain

Tue, 17 Dec 2024

Grandiose, the UAE’s homegrown supermarket brand, has announced the opening of its 44th store, marking an exciting new milestone, with its first store in Al Ain.