Business | Retail
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Thursday May 24
Burberry store spree will cut profit
Trenchcoat maker forges ahead with investment strategy targeting emerging markets
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Wednesday May 23
Marks & Spencer hopes to gain from retrenchment
UK expansion plans for next two years rolled back by £200m
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Wednesday May 23
Giving a flair to high-profile marriage ceremonies
Rimjhim Events — which charges $20,000 on average to manage a destination wedding — is extending its reach into India and the Far East
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Tuesday May 22
M&S set to scale back new stores
Marks and Spencer is expected to become the latest retailer to scale back new store openings when it announces its full-year results this week
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Tuesday May 22
April is the cruellest month, UK retail trade data reveal
Bad weather comes against a backdrop of consumer uncertainty
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Tuesday May 22
Time to redefine mall concepts
The concept of shopping in malls and shopping centres is something that we seem to have taken for granted in this region with a per capita square footage of shopping space that is one of the highest in the world
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Tuesday May 22
LG will unveil internet TV to counter Apple
Google-based product expected this week
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Tuesday May 22
French Connection likely to miss target
French Connection Group said 2012 profit would likely miss current market expectations
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Tuesday May 22
Demand picks up for premium retail space in malls
Sector sees activity as some global brands and local franchises plan to open more outlets amid increasing rental costs on certain properties
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Tuesday May 22
Samsung scours Chinese countryside for best deals
focuses on extending distribution reach and winning price battles
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Tuesday May 22
Inflated South African retailers poised to fall
Asset managers and foreign funds purchase holdings on expectations of African expansion boost and rising wealth on the continent
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Sunday May 20
Japan train operator opens a new landmark
Developer of Tokyo Skytree, Tobu Railway expects big shopping boost from an estimated 32m visitors in first year
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Sunday May 20
American Eagle to exit 77 Kids brand
American Eagle Outfitters Inc said it will exit its children's-apparel business, which had a loss in the last fiscal year.
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Wednesday May 16
Economy gets Dh8.8b boost by last year's Summer Surprises
Event played a key role in making emirate a leading family destination
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Tuesday May 15
Cosmos Group opts for direct retail presence
Dubai business house making Dh50m-100m investment and plans mall locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
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Tuesday May 15
Competition and ease of usage to drive consumer electronics demand
Trade in the UAE is set to exceed Dh12b this year on lifestyle focus
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Tuesday May 15
Digital awakening spurs m-commerce
The Middle East is experiencing a digital spring. Across the region, there is a digital awakening that has transformed the way we use mobile devices
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Tuesday May 15
Dealers patient as demand for new iPad muted
Many inclined to look at steady sales of older version and attractive pricing of latest offering as positive indicators
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Monday May 14
US retail sales may have eased as consumers tighten spending
Shoppers took a breather after the pre-Easter buying spree
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Monday May 14
Wal-Mart bribery case ruins image-building effort
Stock is down almost 5% since corruption allegations surfaced
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Sunday May 13
Panasonic loss balloons ten-fold
Japanese electronics manufacturer in red to tune of 438b yen between January and March
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Friday May 11
Coke, Pepsi enter New York City subway fat fight
Beverage makers square off against New York City health officials
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Wednesday May 9
McDonald's sales rise weaker than estimates
McDonald's Corp said sales at stores rose 3.3% last month, trailing analysts' estimates
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Wednesday May 9
Jubilant plans 100 India Dunkin' Donuts outlets
Company spends Rs100m to set up facility
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Wednesday May 9
Giving a touch of sartorial colour to Arab fashions
The aim of Colors Touch is to become a completely homegrown brand for women, Rahma says about his plans to create a niche market
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China breaks West's solar monopoly
Some countries in the world, especially Germany and the United States, have made considerable efforts to invest in developing solar energy cells
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Burberry store spree will cut profit
Trenchcoat maker forges ahead with investment strategy targeting emerging markets
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Laws needed to spur region bond markets
UAE Central Bank calls for creation of a centralised Sharia board to facilitate the sale of sukuk
