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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.

Thai furniture giant to open 10 GCC stores

Thursday, 06 August 2009

Dubai retailers dismiss rent-free offer as rumour

Retail
Mall retailers deny discounts, say landlords are still underestimating downturn.

Dubai retailers dismiss rent-free offer as rumour

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.

Qatar launches new crackdown on software piracy

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 Summer Surprises says sales up 10%

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.

Dubai gold imports rise 13% in H2 2009

UAE consumer prices set for H2 decline - analyst

Retail
Lower food, housing costs fuel drop in prices compared to second half of 2008.

UAE consumer prices set for H2 decline - analyst

Dubai luxury sales 'incomparable' to last year - BinHendi

Retail
EXCLUSIVE: Retail firm chief admits it's impossible to say when recovery will come.

Dubai luxury sales 'incomparable' to last year  - BinHendi

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.

Sharjah authorities confiscate 40,000 fake goods

Inspectors release report into supermarket meat counter closures

Retail
Report reveals two Abu Dhabi supermarkets sold out of date meat.

Inspectors release report into supermarket meat counter closures

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.

Bahrain's Al Safar seals deal with EZ Take Out Burger

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.

Office Depot set for Mideast debut

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.

Cereal Bowl set for expansion into ME

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 Duty Free now the world's biggest airport retail operation

Dubai summer retail sales plunge despite heavy discounting

Retail
EXCLUSIVE: Retailers say their sales are down 25-35% despite slashing prices.

Dubai summer retail sales plunge despite heavy discounting

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.

Potential for 35-50% better retail margins in UAE – AT Kearney

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.

Pottery Barn to enter Gulf market next year

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.

Supermarket chain plans UAE expansion

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.

Small malls consider shuttle service to attract shoppers

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.

Saudi Savola expands retail chain with $117m Geant buy

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