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  Malls on the line»

For a country known for its love of conspicuous consumption, Lebanon has surprisingly few malls. But will the new wave of openings prove to be overkill?

February 10, 2010

Are you excited about the Dubai Shopping Festival?»
The results are in.

February 7, 2010

SWFs are back… not that they ever went away»
Sovereign wealth funds hold a cool $3 trillion in assets. Some say they’re set to become more vocal and activist after being ‘missing in action’ during the tough times. But they never stopped investing.

February 5, 2010

Competing with the web giants»
Despite the rise of online shopping, UAE retail websites charge up to 50 percent more than their US counterparts. A strong ‘mall culture’ and poor postal service are also holding back the fledgling industry.

January 14, 2010

Bling, bling…Part II»
Will consumers still connect with luxury mobiles when the recession is over? Part II.

November 25, 2009


Bling, bling…Part I»
Will consumers still connect with luxury mobiles when the recession is over? Part I.

November 24, 2009


Shining bright»
Gold prices reached a record high on Monday, crossing $1,130 an ounce. But even as investors stock up on the metal, it has stopped dazzling retail jewelers and consumers.

November 16, 2009


Mall rents: have they dropped?»
Mall rents in the Emirates have remained constant in spite of the dramatic drops in commercial and residential rental values.

August 1, 2009

10 biggest malls in the world»
Mammoth, all-inclusive malls are mushrooming across the world. The following are the world’s largest shopping complexes, listed according to their gross leasable areas.

July 25, 2009

Setting up shop…online»
When it comes to online shopping, the GCC is a relatively immature market. But with the financial crisis threatening to run retailers out of business, store managements are looking to the Internet to increase their customer base. Kipp speaks to Dina Saleh, Co-owner, Business Development and Operational Director at S*uce, about buying clothes online, and why it hasn't taken off in the region.

July 19, 2009

The lure of Dubai’s malls»
Malls are some of Dubai's biggest attractions. But do they continue to attract tourists and residents like they used to, in spite of the financial crisis?

July 11, 2009

Dubai’s retailers: down but not out»
The financial crisis is squeezing retailers’ profits in Dubai hard, with many now complaining about their high rents. Are new claims that spending in the city will soon pick up again accurate?

June 10, 2009

Mall than meets the eye, Part II»
Dubai boasts tens of glitzy malls, including the largest one in the region. But what are the essentials of a successful shopping center? Part II.

February 15, 2009

Mall than meets the eye, Part I»
Dubai boasts tens of glitzy malls, including the largest one in the region. But what are the essentials of a successful shopping center? Part I.

February 12, 2009

Not shining too bright»
With gold prices increasing and consumers tightening their purses, is the yellow metal losing its luster?

February 2, 2009

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