Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

Diflex to be region’s largest footwear, leather products show

Wed, 29 Nov 2023

The region’s largest footwear and leather products show, Diflex 2023, will debut from December 11 to 13 amid growing demand for footwear and leather goods in the Middle East and Africa, which is estimated to hit $20 billion by next year.

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Vibrant Textile Expo 2023 opens at Expo Centre Sharjah

Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Showcasing the products of over 60 exhibitors, the Vibrant Textile Expo 2023 was officially launched today at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS).

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Spinneys becomes first UAE retailer to transition to rPET

Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Spinneys, one of the UAE’s leading fresh food retailers, has announced a partnership with packaging manufacturer Al Bayader International, to introduce recycled plastic packaging (rPET) across its stores.

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UAE 'can raise $40bn for climate investment'

Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Some $40 billion of retail investor capital can be mobilised towards climate investments in the UAE by 2030, says Standard Chartered’s latest Sustainable Banking Report.

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SCCI's Emirate-wide retail festival to begin December 15

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has officially announced the launch of Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2023, a stand-out promotional and entertainment event and one of the most prominent festivals on Sharjah’s annual retail calendar.

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SEVEN plans to set up $346m leisure destination in Aseer

Sun, 26 Nov 2023

Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a subsidiary of the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) has announced plans to set up its fifth entertainment destination in Aseer region at an investment of SAR1.3 billion ($346 million).

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Majid Al Futtaim and IWG to add multiple workspaces in MEA

Thu, 23 Nov 2023

Majid Al Futtaim, the shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer, is opening five state-of-the-art Regus and Spaces locations across Oman, Egypt and the UAE, in tie-up with IWG, a leading hybrid work solutions provider.

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Dubai-Stuttgart flights resume; to link luxury shopping destination

Thu, 23 Nov 2023

Direct flights between Dubai and Stuttgart have been reintroduced with new VIP shopping packages and VIP pass for GCC customers. The two weekly flights offer a shuttle service that links the airport to Outletcity Metzingen, Europe’s largest retail outlet.

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AliExpress records growth in Saudi Arabia during 2023 11.11

Wed, 22 Nov 2023

AliExpress, an international online retail marketplace under Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, concluded its 2023 11.11 Global Shopping Festival last Saturday on a high note.

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350+ apparel brands set to dazzle at Brands of India Dubai

Wed, 22 Nov 2023

Over 350 Indian apparel brands in men’s wear, women’s wear and kids wear will take part in the 'Brands of India' fair in Dubai on November 27.