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With its bank credit scarce, Dubai is planning to raise at least $500 million by issuing bonds secured against future revenues of Dubai Duty Free. Will shopping save the day?
March 6, 2012 2:18
French retailer Auchan has held talks with Dubai-based Landmark Group for a possible joint venture in India, the Times of India reported on Monday.
February 13, 2012 2:14
Tesco, the world's No.3 retailer, announced a franchise deal with Fawaz Abdulaziz Al Hokair & Co, the largest owner of shopping malls in Saudi Arabia, as part of a drive to transform its F&F clothing range into an international fashion brand.
January 17, 2012 3:07Company considering opportunities in US, CIS, Africa; Some smaller deals due to close before end-2011; Eyes various financing options to fund growth plans
November 21, 2011 1:23Bahrain-based investment manager Investcorp said on Tuesday it had acquired US kitchenware retailer Sur La Table from the Behnke family and investment firm Freeman Spogli & Co.
September 20, 2011 2:57
After the Middle East’s superlative obsession, is big and anonymous finally being replaced with small, local and intimate? Precious de Leon ponders the possibilities.
June 26, 2011 3:04
The Kipp team have opposing views about the retailers’ decision to cut out CSR funds to maintain profits during the price control scheme. Which side are you on?
June 6, 2011 4:56Mall of the Emirates launches Retailer Incentive Programme to increase sales figures.
May 14, 2011 5:01
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
