Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

Spinneys H1 revenues rise to record $440m; net up 15.2pc

Thu, 08 Aug 2024

Spinneys, a leading fresh food retailer, has seen its first-half (H1) profit rise 15.2% year-on-year to AED146 million ($40 million) as revenues reached a record high of AED1.6 billion ($440 million), increasing by 9.9% year-on-year.

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Sharjah COOP launches Mleiha Dairy products in its outlets

Tue, 06 Aug 2024

Sharjah COOP has announced the launch of Mleiha Dairy products across its various branches since the beginning of this month, becoming the first retail chain in the UAE to offer this premium organic product.

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Nahdi Q2 revenue rises 10.8pc to $660m

Wed, 31 Jul 2024

Nahdi Medical Company posted strong revenue growth of SR2.47 billion ($660 million) for the second quarter (Q2) an increase of 10.8% on Q1 2024.

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Mall of Dilmunia set to be premier outlet destination

Tue, 30 Jul 2024

Mall of Dilmunia, one of Bahrain's premier shopping and entertainment destinations, has announced an upcoming transformation in partnership with Al Ahli Holding Group, known for operating the famous Dubai Outlet Mall.

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Mena M&A activity see 321 deals valued at $49.2bn in H1

Tue, 30 Jul 2024

The Mena region witnessed a slight increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with a total of 321 deals amounting to $49.2 billion, according to the EY Mena M&A Insights H1 2024 report.

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Americana H1 net down 44pc; revenue hits $1.05bn

Tue, 30 Jul 2024

Americana Restaurants International, the largest out-of-home dining and quick service restaurant operator in Mena and Kazakhstan, saw its first-half net profit drop 44.8% to $80 million as revenues fell 15.2% to $1.05 billion.

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SPC Free Zone, FedEx to boost global connectivity in Sharjah

Mon, 29 Jul 2024

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) and Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation firm, are allying to enhance global market access for e-commerce businesses in Sharjah.

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Mazad hosts first e-luxury watch auction in Bahrain

Sat, 27 Jul 2024

Mazad, a local portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat, is hosting a luxury watches auction on its platform - a first of its kind for the kingdom - featuring a wide collection of rare, vintage timepieces from top brands such as Rolex and Audemars Piguet.

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Helmerich & Payne in deal to acquire KCA Deutag for $1.97bn

Sat, 27 Jul 2024

Leading US petroleum contract drilling company Helmerich & Payne said it has reached an agreement with KCA Deutag, a global drilling group with a significant land drilling presence in the Middle East, to acquire the company for $1.97 billion in cash.

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City Centre Bahrain kicks off mega summer sales campaign

Sat, 27 Jul 2024

City Centre Bahrain, the leading lifestyle and shopping destination in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is back this year with its ‘A Summer Full of Colour’ campaign offering its shoppers a brand-new 2025 Range Rover Velar as the ultimate grand prize.