Business | Retail
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Saturday May 25
Majid Al Futtaim eyes $1b investments this year
Egyptian investment biggest project this year
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Thursday May 23
Samsung sells over 10m Galaxy S4s
It’s predecessor, the S3, took 50 days to reach the same threshold
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Wednesday May 22
Plunge in UK retail sales points to fragile economy
Sales of food plunged 4.1 per cent from March, the worst showing in almost two years
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Monday May 20
Dubai retains standing as global retail haven
Emirate a close second to London in retailer representation, fourth in new store count
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Monday May 20
America's House of Harlow gets UAE exposure
Nicole Richie inspired jewellery will be sold at department stores and online
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Monday May 20
Emerging markets can offer Middle East retail what it wants
New mall capacity creation in Middle East will come in handy for global brands
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Monday May 20
EU’s slick move on olive oil hits sour note
Critics seize on new restaurant serving rules as sign of flippancy towards real issues
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Monday May 20
Watchmakers move to be in sync with times
An energised industry has emerged post-recession and seeking new growth trajectory
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Friday May 17
Naiveté, Luck and Focus: Nothing in the business was easy
Business looks easy with Excel and forecasts
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Friday May 17
Abu Dhabi retail scene gets set for scale and prestige
Mall developers want to ensure they do not leave any gaps in the retail landscape
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Friday May 17
Abu Dhabi retailers banging on doors of mall management
Rental surge accompanies mall developments and expansions with retailers willing to pay top dollar
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Wednesday May 15
Skai Holdings to build $1b hotel on Palm Jumeirah
The project will also include the Viceroy Residences of 221 serviced apartments
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Tuesday May 14
End of plastic cards may be near, experts say
Digital could overtake plastic with mobile transactions; half of all bank customers will use mobile banking by 2016
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Tuesday May 14
Landmark Group to hit $1b revenue target by 2014 in India
India could overtake Dubai as regional retail hub within five years, some analysts say
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Monday May 13
Starbucks sees Myanmar entry in couple of years
Will also double number of stores in Thailand within five years
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Monday May 13
A dreaming or playful customer can offer a lot
Retailers need to work on a better understanding of shopper motivations
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Monday May 13
Hong Kong retail space sets the bar high
Retains crown as having the world’s highest rent for prime retail properties
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Monday May 13
Jewellery trade gets the shine back on
Higher volumes more than compensates for recent gold price volatility
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Sunday May 12
Dubai: Chalhoub Group to open 150 stores in 2013
UAE fastest growing market regionally for the luxury retailer as tourist numbers increase
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Friday May 10
India retail plans at risk
Official cost for key licences is typically accompanied by expenses in the form of bribes
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Friday May 10
Panasonic reports big loss but forecasts profit
Large part comes from hefty restructuring expenses but company hopes to be back in the black after trimming unprofitable businesses
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Thursday May 9
Marks & Spencer to create 500 new jobs
M&S to invest £1 billion in upgrading its UK logistics network
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Monday May 6
Gold burns bright for Dubai’s jewellery trade
Volatility sets off volume surge with transaction values estimated at Dh10b plus
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Monday May 6
A new look and feel to serve M&S well in UAE
UK brand rolling out new concept stores in the region
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Monday May 6
Retail mix need to account for e-tailing
Retail experiences are not about offering consumers one at the expense of other
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Sprint deal puts US in China cyber attack danger
US senator against Japanese company SoftBank Corp’s plan to buy 70 per cent of Sprint Nextel
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Procter & Gamble brings back Lafley as CEO
Lafley who left in 2009, is returning to the company’s helm
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IMF chief avoids charges in French scandal
Lagarde was questioned for a total of 24 hours
