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Retail & Wholesale

'Climate change and inflation' drive Middle East consumer choices

Tue, 01 Oct 2024

Middle East consumers continue to embrace new technologies and demand more from the brands they support amidst global challenges, according to PwC’s Voice of the Consumer 2024 report.

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GCC retail sales to 'jump at a CAGR of 4.6% to $386.9bn' in 2028

Mon, 30 Sep 2024

GCC retail industry is projected to boom at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% to $396.9 billion in 2028 from $309.6 billion in 2023, according to the GCC Retail Industry report by Alpen Capital.

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Retail brands mull personalised approach to woo boomers, zoomers

Mon, 30 Sep 2024

Different generations want to communicate with businesses and brands ahead of Black Friday. However, creating an appropriate omnichannel strategy for this can be challenging. Get it wrong and brands may lose sales or even loyal customers, says an expert.

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Al Islami Foods repositions brand to reflect universal values

Thu, 26 Sep 2024

Al Islami Foods, a leading provider of halal poultry, meat and snacking products, has unveiled its new brand positioning, which embodies the spirit of Emirati culture.

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The Retail Summit expands to Saudi Arabia

Wed, 25 Sep 2024

The Retail Summit (TRS), the leading global event shaping the future of retail, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia with its inaugural event to take place on January 27 and 28, 2025 in Riyadh.

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ENBD inks sustainability-linked loan deal with Landmark Retail

Wed, 25 Sep 2024

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the the Mena region, has signed a first-of-its kind sustainability-linked loan agreement with Dubai’s Landmark Retail, a top value conglomerate in the retail sector in the Middle East.

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Saks Fifth Avenue Bahrain unveils exclusive green dresses

Tue, 24 Sep 2024

Saks Fifth Avenue Bahrain has announced the arrival of an exclusive collection of stunning green dresses by CHATS by C.DAM, designed to mark Saudi National Day.

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Emirates NBD sets $26.7m ESG-linked facility with Chalhoub

Tue, 24 Sep 2024

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group, has announced a SR100 million ($26.7 million) ESG-linked working Capital facility with Chalhoub Group, the Middle East’s largest luxury goods retailer and distributor.

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Brands For Less Group opens its first store in Singapore

Tue, 24 Sep 2024

The leading off-price retailer, Brands For Less, has opened its first store in Singapore, marking its official entry into the Southeast Asian market.

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Dubai Shopping Festival to start epic 30th edition on Dec.6

Mon, 23 Sep 2024

The countdown to Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the epic 30th edition, has officially begun, with the extravaganza set to begin on December 6 and go on till January 12.