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Friday, 27 November 2009
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Friday, 06 November 2009

Abu Dhabi to ban all plastic bags in shops by mid-2010

Retail
Offenders to face a hefty fine of not less than AED10,000 ($2723) - report.

Abu Dhabi's gold retailers face slowing sales

Retail
Gold sales in Abu Dhabi fall by up to 30 percent in October on the year - traders.

Thursday, 05 November 2009

Beckham footprint painting fetches $500,000 in Doha

Retail
'David Beckham – A Celebration' by artist Sacha Jafri, fetches record price.

Harvey Nicks CEO sees Dubai luxury market saturation

Retail
EXCLUSIVE: Joseph Wan says city has too many competitors in high-end retail.

Wednesday, 04 November 2009

Abdulla brothers to repay $165m over 18 months

Retail
Damas International reveals details of settlement deal after unauthorised payments.

UK firm signs $9m for GCC Premier League sweets

Retail
Agreements will see likes of Man City, Liverpool confectionery sold in Gulf region.

Mirdif City Centre on track for Mar 2010 opening

Retail
Developer says new shopping mall will be more than 90% full on first day of business.

Tuesday, 03 November 2009

Shopping malls developer eyes $4bn expansion

Retail
Majid Al Futtaim Properties says it will double its retail space over next five years.

Monday, 02 November 2009

Dubai retailers upbeat on gold sales

Retail
Traders expect gold sector in emirate to recover faster than other Gulf states on rise in tourist numbers.

Saturday, 31 October 2009

UAE set to launch campaign against fake goods

Retail
Ministry of Economy initiative aims to protect intellectual property right.

Retailcorp sees shopper numbers increase in 2009

Retail
Population growth in Discovery Gardens driving Ibn Battuta footfall increase - CEO.

Friday, 30 October 2009

Hypercorp eyes plan to reduce UAE food prices

Retail
Hypermarket newcomer says it aims to 'break monopoly' in food retail sector.

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

No rent rise pledge as metro boosts shopper numbers

Retail
Senior Mall of the Emirates official reveals impact of rail network on footfall.

SouqExtra! eyes 75 new outlets in expansion plan

Retail
Community retail concept says it is in talks with gov't officials in Dubai, Sharjah.

UAE sheikh's bid for Lacroix delayed

Retail
French tribunal adjourns hearings on plan by Ajman sheikh to takeover fashion house Christian Lacroix.

Sunday, 25 October 2009

Abdulla brothers pledge to repay Damas money

Retail
Move comes after Dubai jeweller's CEO admitted 'unauthorised transactions'.

Friday, 23 October 2009

Bahrain's $26.5m shopping mall to open in Dec

Retail
The Reef Mall in Malkiya has been seven years in the pipeline, set to create 600 jobs.

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Shoppers set to pay by mobile phone in new deal

Retail
Etisalat, Emirates NBD join Visa in partnership to revolutionise shop payments.

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

UAE retail sales seen growing by 37% by 2013

Retail
New research says expat spending power to lead sales growth to $165bn in 2013.

Doha mall set to introduce parking charges

Retail
City Center says paid parking will begin later this year or early 2010 to ease congestion.

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RTA to lease last batch of retail outlets on Red Line 7
23 Nov ' 09 at 08:20
Seeing as you can't eat and drink, there's no point in F&B outlets - I was looking forward to having a cup of coffee on my morning... More »
Jeweller closures ‘inevitable’ as gold demand slumps 3
24 Nov ' 09 at 15:13
In this difficult times we need to sustain some pain but in the long run this place will be one of the best places in the world as We... More »
UAE grocery sales growth slumps in 2009 3
25 Nov ' 09 at 09:20
When the income is not increasing, and the expenses are going up, it is natural for the people to reduce their purchases. Though the... More »

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Green light 16
16 Nov ' 09 at 17:24
Saeid, God has given me the ability to waste a lot more than what I do, but I dont because I have a conscience and I know that waste is... More »
Abu Dhabi to ban all plastic bags in shops by mid-2010 12
10 Nov ' 09 at 14:42
You don’t have to cut trees to make paper. It is possible to make paper from the fiber of thousands of plant varieties; some are... More »
RTA to lease last batch of retail outlets on Red Line 7
23 Nov ' 09 at 08:20
Seeing as you can't eat and drink, there's no point in F&B outlets - I was looking forward to having a cup of coffee on my morning... More »

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