The Mena region stands out as the emerging retail powerhouse with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) making a notable climb in the rankings, ascending nine points to secure the third rank a Kearney survey.
Cravia Group, the franchise operators of Cinnabon, has reopened its revamped Cinnabon branch at the Mall of the Emirates (MOE), promising to serve up the limited-edition local flavours that are introduced during Ramadan and Christmas.
Hollister Company, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. renowned for its casual, Southern California-inspired apparel, has announced the launch of its Spring Collection 2024 at its store in City Centre Bahrain.
Seef Entertainment, a pioneer in family entertainment in Bahrain, has launched its Happy Days promotion that offers visitors special prices during weekdays at Magic Island, Yabeela in Al Liwan, Jumpoline - Seef Mall (Isa Town) and Hawa in Souq Al Baraha.
The largest-ever edition of Gulfood kicks off tomorrow featuring 5,500+ exhibitors who will be showcasing their key products to 150,000 attendees from 190 countries. The event will boast interactive features such as Top Table and Dubai World Cuisine.
Eagle Hills Diyar has announced that its prime development - Marassi Galleria - will open its doors this week. Spanning 114,000 sq m, it is the region’s first beachside shopping mall concept where visitors can shop, dine and also easily access the beach.
Alef Group, a leading real estate and retail company in Sharjah, has launched an entertainment centre at 06 Mall in the northern emirate, promising to deliver a curated selection of arcade games, virtual reality and bowling for all ages.
Casaire, a new, contemporary Italian furniture and décor concept, has officially launched in the UAE with the opening of its unique showroom in Al Quoz, Dubai.
Some 69% of shoppers say artificial intelligence (AI) will improve their shopping experience, while 75% of front-line retail assistants say generative AI will boost efficiency and customer service.
Americana Restaurants International, the largest out-of-home dining and quick service restaurant operator in Mena which boasts top brands like KFC, Pizza Hut and Hardees, has posted $2.4 billion in revenues for FY 2023, up 1.5% over the previous year.
