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Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Dubai mall giants announce parking fees

Retail
Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre confirm parking fees will start on September 10.

Dubai mall giants announce parking fees

Tuesday, 21 July 2009

World's first camel-milk chocs going global

Retail
UPDATE 1: Saudi market likely first, followed by Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and US.

World's first camel-milk chocs going global

Thursday, 16 July 2009

Gold to shine this year and next as dollar ails

Retail
Analysts estimate gold price to average $930 in 2009 and reach $975 next year.

Gold to shine this year and next as dollar ails

Monday, 13 July 2009

Vodafone Qatar set to open first retail store

Retail
New telecom operator to ramp up its push to win customers ahead of Sept services roll out.

Vodafone Qatar set to open first retail store

Sunday, 12 July 2009

BMW sales down 10% in Mideast

Retail
German carmaker reveals it has suffered a significant drop in sales during the first half of the year.

BMW sales down 10% in Mideast

Sharjah fashion shops must employ women or face fines

Retail
Retailers of women’s clothing have until next year to hire female sellers - report.

Sharjah fashion shops must employ women or face fines

Shopping mall eases ban on 'antisocial' labourers - report

Retail
Mall move comes as Arabian Business poll shows 70% opposition to Al Bawadi ban.

Shopping mall eases ban on 'antisocial' labourers - report

Wednesday, 08 July 2009

Dubai's gold jewellery sales down 30% this year

Retail
Jewellery retailers say gold sales have fallen as economic downturn deters tourists.

Dubai's gold jewellery sales down 30% this year

Spot checks for retailers during Ramadan

Retail
Officials to monitor store prices to prevent overcharging during holy month.

Spot checks for retailers during Ramadan

Saudi restaurant offers baby camel burgers

Retail
Experiment with Riyadh eaterie menu has proved popular among customers, say owners.

Saudi restaurant offers baby camel burgers

Tuesday, 07 July 2009

UAE shopping centre plans new mall for labourers

Retail
Al Bawadi Mall in Al Ain has banned labourers on weekday evenings and weekends - report.

UAE shopping centre plans new mall for labourers

Vodafone Qatar launches services, reveals tariffs

Retail
UPDATE 1: Battle for mobile customers intensifies as firm launches website.

Vodafone Qatar launches services, reveals tariffs

Monday, 06 July 2009

Bin Hendi sees Dubai retail sales falling by up to 30%

Retail
President of Dubai luxury retailer says financial crisis continues to impact stores.

Bin Hendi sees Dubai retail sales falling by up to 30%

First Shoexpress store in Mideast opens in Dubai

Retail
UAE-based Landmark Group opens new value footwear and accessories store.

First Shoexpress store in Mideast opens in Dubai

Damas eyes 100 new shops in India by 2014

Retail
UAE jewellery retail giant says Indian market is key to company's growth.

Damas eyes 100 new shops in India by 2014

Sunday, 05 July 2009

Halwani Brothers Q2 profit up 32%

Retail
Saudi sweets, jams, meats and dairy producer cites rising sales and surge in operating profit.

Halwani Brothers Q2 profit up 32%

UAE eyes plastic shopping bags ban from 2012

Retail
In a bid to prevent environmental damage all plastic bags will be phased out by 2012.

UAE eyes plastic shopping bags ban from 2012

Montblanc eyes further Gulf growth

Retail
Luxury retailer says several more shops will open in the region in 2010, opens 2nd Saudi boutique.

Montblanc eyes further Gulf growth

Thursday, 02 July 2009

Abu Dhabi June gold sales up on summer buying spree

Retail
Expats, mainly Asians, take gold jewellery and gold bars as gifts back home every year.

Abu Dhabi June gold sales up on summer buying spree

200 people arrested in Dubai counterfeit crackdown

Retail
Some 5,900 fake items, like clothes, DVDs and watches were, seized by police last month.

200 people arrested in Dubai counterfeit crackdown

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