Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

Sharjah agriculture and livestock unit signs coop deal with Carrefour

Tue, 06 Jun 2023

Sharjah Department of Agriculture and Livestock (SDAL) has signed a co-operation agreement with Majid Al Futtaim's Carrefour to establish a partnership supporting local agricultural and animal products and developing marketing strategies.

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SPAR Oman opens its 26th outlet at Al Khoud

Tue, 06 Jun 2023

Expanding its footprint across Oman, the leading supermarket chain, SPAR Oman opened its 26th store at Al Khoud.

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City Centre Bahrain launches Daily Rewards Campaign

Tue, 06 Jun 2023

City Centre Bahrain, the leading lifestyle and shopping destination in the kingdom, has launched its new special 'Daily Rewards Campaign' which offers its shoppers an opportunity to win BD500 ($1,317) giftcard daily until June 30.

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Mena’s e-commerce sector 'is on pace to reach $57bn by 2026'

Tue, 06 Jun 2023

The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, which saw its e-commerce market size reach $37 billion in 2022, is estimated to reach $57 billion in 2026, says Tradeling, a leading business-to-business (B2B) marketplace in Mena.

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Al Bustan Centre debuts its first-ever fashion show

Mon, 05 Jun 2023

Al Bustan Centre made a dazzling entry into the fashion world with its inaugural fashion show, showcasing stunning and exclusive collections of evening and wedding dresses from renowned brands and boutiques in the UAE.

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Apparel signs inaugural sustainability-linked loan with Mashreq

Mon, 05 Jun 2023

Apparel Group, a UAE-based fashion and retail conglomerate, has signed its first bilateral long-term sustainability-linked loan (SSL) with Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the Mena region.

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PIF to buy 30pc stake in Tamimi Markets grocery chain

Thu, 01 Jun 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed a share subscription agreement to invest in Tamimi Markets Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading grocery store chains, by way of a capital increase and subscription to new shares.

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'Jewels of the Emirates' to show prowess of Emirati designers

Wed, 31 May 2023

The much-awaited 'Jewels of the Emirates' show, the first Emirati exhibition specialising in diamond jewellery, gold, silver, and luxury watches, will commence at Expo Centre Sharjah, captivating visitors from June 1 to 4.

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Telr expands payment methods for UAE merchants with JCB

Wed, 31 May 2023

Dubai-based Telr, a leading payment gateway provider in the Middle East, has announced a partnership that enables Telr's merchants in the UAE to accept JCB Cards for e-commerce transactions.

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Tabby upsizes warehouse debt facility to $350m

Wed, 31 May 2023

Tabby, a leading shopping and financial services app, has successfully closed a new financing round resulting in upsizing its warehouse debt facility to $350 million, a two-fold increase since its last debt raising announcement.