Retail & Wholesale

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Andreu World unveils flagship UAE showroom at d3

Tue, 05 Nov 2024

Andreu World, an international furniture company, is opening its first showroom in UAE at Dubai Design District (d3). Designed by Spanish veteran Patricia Urquiola, this new space will serve as a gathering point for the brand's customers and visitors.

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Lulu Retail increases IPO size to 30% of total shares

Mon, 04 Nov 2024

Lulu Retail Holdings, the largest and fastest growing pan-GCC full-line retailer, has announced an increase in the size of its initial public offering (IPO) on the the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

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Squatwolf opens first flagship store in Dubai Mall

Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Squatwolf, a top homegrown gym-wear fitness brand, has opened its first flagship store in the iconic Dubai Mall, with plans to expand across the UAE and the GCC region with store launches by the end of 2025, and build the ever-growing wolf pack.

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UAE customers show highest levels of brand loyalty worldwide

Thu, 31 Oct 2024

With 83% of UAE respondents considering themselves loyal to a particular brand, people in the Emirates achieved the highest loyalty ranking among all regions in this year’s international SAP Emarsys Customer Loyalty Index.

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Chemist Warehouse launches first UAE store in Dubai

Wed, 30 Oct 2024

Chemist Warehouse, Australia’s leading pharmacy retailer, has officially launched its first store in the UAE at Dubai’s Al Ghurair Centre.

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Global gold demand reaches a record high value of $100bn

Wed, 30 Oct 2024

Global gold demand increased 5% year-on-year (YoY) to 1,313t (tonnes) in the third quarter (Q3), with total demand exceeding $100 billion for the first time on record, supported by strong investment in a record-high price environment.

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AI-driven insights boost shopper understanding from 10pc to 45pc

Tue, 29 Oct 2024

RetailGPT, the Generative AI platform bridging digital and physical retail, is setting a new industry benchmark in understanding consumer behaviour.

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Bahraini jeweller Amal wins top accolades at Milan Jewellery Week

Tue, 29 Oct 2024

Bahraini jewellery designer Amal Sanad won the Best Creativity Award at Milan Jewellery Week in recognition of her ability to seamlessly blend originality and historical influences with modern creativity. She is the first Bahraini to win this accolade.

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Lulu IPO size put at up to $1.43bn; subscription opens

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

Lulu Retail Holdings (Lulu), together with its subsidiaries, today announced the price range for the sale of its shares and the start of the subscription period for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

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Aldar announces completion of Al Hamra Mall revamp

Thu, 24 Oct 2024

Aldar Properties has announced the successful completion of the revamp work at Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah. This comes as part of the key Abu Dhabi developer's AED1 billion ($272 million) investment plan in major retail destinations.