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Dubai World unit seeks $1.25bn loan - bankers

Loan is a refinacing for acquisition of Walmart European property unit in June.

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Heated debates

Delayed openings and a lack of legislation must be addressed for the region's retail boom to be sustained.

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The life cycles of CEOs blasted as a tragedy

Ex Wal-Mart COO criticises absence of transparency and communication between bosses and in-store staff.

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Tempting the masses

More than 130 million Americans will wake up in the next month or so to a $600 cheque in the mail courtesy of the US Government.

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Dubai pays $800mn for Wal-Mart property firm

State-owned Economics Zones World to use acquisition to move into India and Russia.

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Wal-Mart mogul to star at Retail City

The ex-senior vice chairman and COO of Wal-Mart is set to appear at Dubai's industry extravaganza.

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Man with a plan

Business strategist Mitch Javidi talks about how his company plans to change the region's PR industry.

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Retail revolution

Rodney Fitch, founder of one of the world's leading design firms, injects his philosophy into the region.

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Wal-Mart India boss slams talent shortage

Head of Wal-Mart's Indian operations, Raj Jain has admitted the stores are confronting issues securing real estate and talent, but remains "reasonably confident" that it can open its first cash-and-carry store in the country by the end of next year.

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Wal-Mart establishes joint venture in India

US retail giant beats rivals to enter joint venture with Bharti Enterprises and gain foothold in India.

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We are the world

From Atlanta to Zurich, the M&A market spans the globe and accounts for billions of dollars worth of deals.

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Wal-Mart gets India foothold

World's largest retailer enters fast growing Indian market with Bharti Enterprises wholesale deal.

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Customers demanding eco-friendly logistics

Logistics companies are facing increased pressure to provide customers with environmentally friendly services, according to speakers at the recent SCALA Consulting Annual Logistics Debate.

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Secure scanning

Port security, management and supply chain efficiency is being transformed by Radio Frequency Identification.

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Wal-Mart considers India partnership

US retail giant Wal-Mart is negotiating with Radhakrishna group for a potential strategic stake with the Mumbai based hospitality and logistics company, Radhankrishna Foodland.

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Patience with patents pays

Microsoft has fired a clear shot to the open source industry, explains Peter Branton.

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Eye on the environment

While international hypermarket groups are vying to prove their green credentials, retailers in the Middle East seem less enthusiastic.

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Wal-Mart acquires stake in China’s Trust-Mart

US retail giant Wal-Mart has acquired a 35% interest in Bounteous Company Ltd, a Chinese retailer that has more than 100 hypermarkets under the Trust-Mart banner in cities across China.

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Sustainable fish sales

With many species of fish under threat from over-fishing, fresh fish counters at Asda, a UK retailer owned by Wal-Mart, have been certified under the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) traceability programme to sell products from well-managed and sustainable fisheries, following an independent audit.

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Wal-Mart unveils green sustainability plan planplans

Wal-Mart, the world's largest retail group, is attempting to improve its green credentials with the launch of a plan to improve sustainability in its own operations, as well as those of its suppliers, associates and even its customers.

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Metro deal approved

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Wal-Mart eyes Indian retail

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American retail giant to set up in India

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Wal-Mart eyes Chinese market

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