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Country Sales Manager - Luxury Brands
Industry: Retail
Location: Dubai, UAE -
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Location: UAE, UAE -
Sales Manager – Fine Fragrances
Industry: Retail
Location: Dubai, UAE -
Fitness Instructor -Physiotherapy
Industry: Retail
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Friday, 07 August 2009
Thai furniture giant to open 10 GCC stores
Retail
Thailand's home retail chain eyes Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi next.
Thursday, 06 August 2009
Dubai retailers dismiss rent-free offer as rumour
Retail
Mall retailers deny discounts, say landlords are still underestimating downturn.
Kuwait shops ordered to close after complaints
Retail
Authorities take action over violations by neighbourhood stores regarding closing times.
Qatar launches new crackdown on software piracy
Retail
Ministry of Justice sets up new intellectual property protection centre.
Wednesday, 05 August 2009
Dubai Summer Surprises says sales up 10%
Retail
Total retail sales rose 10% increase during the festival’s first half - Dubai Shopping Festival Office.
Dubai gold imports rise 13% in H2 2009
Retail
Dubai gold imports rise to 300 tonnes as turbulent financial markets bolster its safe haven appeal.
UAE consumer prices set for H2 decline - analyst
Retail
Lower food, housing costs fuel drop in prices compared to second half of 2008.
Dubai luxury sales 'incomparable' to last year - BinHendi
Retail
EXCLUSIVE: Retail firm chief admits it's impossible to say when recovery will come.
Tuesday, 04 August 2009
Sharjah authorities confiscate 40,000 fake goods
Retail
Officials warn sale of counterfeit goods carries jail penalty and AED20,000 fine.
Inspectors release report into supermarket meat counter closures
Retail
Report reveals two Abu Dhabi supermarkets sold out of date meat.
Monday, 03 August 2009
Bahrain's Al Safar seals deal with EZ Take Out Burger
Retail
Agreement will see 50 franchises rolled-out over 10-year period in ME for US burger outfit.
Office Depot set for Mideast debut
Retail
US-based office supplies giant looking to offer 5000 products in first store, ahead of more general ME expansion.
Sunday, 02 August 2009
Cereal Bowl set for expansion into ME
Retail
US-based café franchise seals deal with Qatar’s Global Brands to expand into Qatar and other ME markets.
Dubai Duty Free now the world's biggest airport retail operation
Retail
Dubai Duty Free's sales hit $1.1bn, put it ahead of London Heathrow.
Dubai summer retail sales plunge despite heavy discounting
Retail
EXCLUSIVE: Retailers say their sales are down 25-35% despite slashing prices.
Saturday, 01 August 2009
Potential for 35-50% better retail margins in UAE – AT Kearney
Retail
Global strategic management consulting firm sees opportunities for UAE food retailers.
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Pottery Barn to enter Gulf market next year
Retail
Home furnishing brand, known for appearance in US sitcom Friends, to open four stores.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Supermarket chain plans UAE expansion
Retail
Al Adil Supermakets reveals plan to open four new stores during 2009 to cater for south Asian expats.
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Small malls consider shuttle service to attract shoppers
Retail
Smaller mall owners fear the impact the Dubai Metro will have on visitor numbers.
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Saudi Savola expands retail chain with $117m Geant buy
Retail
Saudi-based Savola Group agrees to pay SR440m ($117.3m) for retail supermarkets.
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