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Enoc, Aldrees team up for Saudi fuel forecourts

Emirates National Oil Co (Enoc) has teamed up with Saudi fuel retailer Aldrees to build at least 40 service stations in the kingdom, the companies said on Tuesday, in a deal the Dubai-government owned retailer hopes can recover some of its losses at home.

August 28, 2012 6:40
 
Splash CEO, Raza Beig

Interview: MENA is the next big ‘value’ shopping destination

The Landmark Group's CEO for Splash and Iconic, Raza Beig, speaks to Kipp about cashing in on the value retail boom in the MENA market.

August 6, 2012 8:56
 
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How replaceable is your brand?

Rabih Soueidi, research director at Mindsight, Mindshare and Mediacom’s research arm, says shoppers can easily switch sides

July 22, 2012 9:41
 
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UAE Government turns good Samaritan for consumers

It sure looks like the UAE government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure consumers in the country are protected and informed. But is there a catch somewhere?

June 25, 2012 4:39
 
Majid Al Futtaim says no bonds until markets improve

Majid Al Futtaim says no bonds until markets improve

MAF says 2011 rev up 10 pct to 18.7 billion dirhams; CEO says to open 15 new Carrefour hypermarkets in 2012

January 23, 2012 2:57
 
Surviving the small mall syndrome

Surviving the small mall syndrome

How can small malls compete with heavy weight retail spaces like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates? The secret is not to. And Precious de Leon tells you why.

January 11, 2012 2:37
 
A’mall-ing Research: Online Retail in UAE

A’mall-ing Research: Online Retail in UAE

A lack of trust and confidence in local merchants strikes Kipp as a far more realistic reason online shopping hasn’t quite taken off in this region, as opposed to the fact that consumers preferring the ‘hedonistic’ pleasures Dubai Malls provide--as some academics prefer to pander...

December 27, 2011 3:51
 
A not-so-Iconic social media strategy

A not-so-Iconic social media strategy

Two months after we asked Iconic about their in-store music selection, all we got back was a link to the site. Not cool.

December 7, 2011 9:32
 
And the mall wars continue: Mall owners vs retailers

And the mall wars continue: Mall owners vs retailers

Latest research shows retail rent in Dubai isn't as bad others in the world. So why are retailers still dropping out of their lease? Maybe there's just not enough shoppers.

November 27, 2011 4:35
 
Mall space: the property owner’s final frontier

Mall space: the property owner’s final frontier

Are the malls in Dubai Mall being too precious about renting out their much-coveted retail space?

November 16, 2011 4:46
 
Baby steps: Can a kids shop find success online?

Baby steps: Can a kids shop find success online?

Inspired by her own experiences of limited resources and right products for kids in the region, Mona Ataya hopes to make it easier for other mums with her latest project.

October 26, 2011 5:11
 
Regional conflict boosts Dubai properties

Regional conflict boosts Dubai properties

Hotel, retail, residential sectors boosted by unrest; Global economic woes to hit demand for offices; Residential prices seeing recovery in some areas

September 27, 2011 2:26
 
This Week’s on No Shit Sherlock Award goes to…

This Week’s on No Shit Sherlock Award goes to…

…the ground breaking results on shopping for groceries in the UAE that really breaks no ground

July 15, 2011 12:00
 

Leading international brand Maytag and Jashanmal Group unite to educate the society

“Dishwashers are surrounded by several myths. Finally the private sector has taken a step forward to educate Dubai consumers of its importance and how they would help the environment.”

July 7, 2011 1:27
 
Will Ikea’s venture into region’s online shopping scene be a success?

Will Ikea’s venture into region’s online shopping scene be a success?

How often do you shop at a local online store? Ikea’s hoping your answer to that is every day. Would Ikea succeed where so many have failed?

June 13, 2011 3:21