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According to the annual report of Dähne Verlag, 3 topics dominated the European DIY market in 2017: the emergence of compact concepts for city centers, e-commerce at an early stage, and the...

9 October 2018

Circle K will expand its network across the U.A.E

Circle K is planning to bring the U.A.E. network up to 100 stores in the next 5 years, according to new C.E.O. Laurent Guitart. Founded in 1951 in Texas, U.S.A., Circle K is one of the largest...

9 October 2018

Obi opens its first store in Kazakhstan

The German company opened its first store in the city of Almaty over a retail space of 10 500 sq.m., stocking over 45,000 items alongside a garden centre. The site is operated by Asadel Retail and...

9 October 2018

M.E.A region diversifies in digital economy

As the Middle East and Africa (M.E.A.) region reduces dependence on oil and diversifies revenue streams, investment in the digital economy is paving the way for a future of connectivity...

9 October 2018

Amazon launched its Global Store in Saudi Arabia with Souq.com

In 2017, Amazon completed a purchase of Middle Eastern online retailer, Souq.com, for a reported US$580m. With operations in U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt, the online player had over 45m

9 October 2018

Israel-based supermarket Shufersal is investing in technology

The israel’s leading retail group, Shufersal is investing in technology, in partnership with Knapp, to develop its online store “Shufersal Direct”. Founded in 1958, Shufersal...

9 October 2018

South-African fashion retailer, TFG eyes Australian market

South African clothing and homeware retailer The Foschini Group (TFG) is launching one of its African retail brands in Australia. TFG plans to open 6 stores in Australia, the first 5 stores before...

9 October 2018

China: Sephora’s new social media

The French Beauty chain plans to open 20

9 October 2018

Alibaba tests smile recognition in Hong Kong

Alibaba’s affiliate Ant Financial has collaborated with mall operator Sino Group to explore new retail opportunities. Ant Financial’s AlipayHK has opened an unstaffed pop-up store in...

9 October 2018

Decathlon’s first store in South Korea

The French sports goods retailer has opened a 7800 sq.m. store in Songdo, near Seoul and launched an e-commerce platform. 4 more outlets

9 October 2018

GS Retail Co partners with LG Group for smart convenience store

The South Korean retailer said it opened a “smart convenience store” on 7th September using a face recognition system and other technologies, as local retail firms race to fit...

9 October 2018

Beauty brands eye up the Chinese market

An increasing number of beauty brands are tapping into the growing Chinese market, like Feelunique and Unilever. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced

9 October 2018

India: Celio leads aggressive expansion plans

Celio, the French leading menswear brand has great ambitions in the Indian market and plans 300 openings within the next two years. In August, the group opened a first “Celio Club” in...

9 October 2018

G.U. opens a first store in Korea

G.U. Co., Ltd., a casual clothing retailer owned by the parent company of Uniqlo, Fast Retailing, opened its first Korea store in the Lotte World Mall in southern Seoul on September 14th.The...

9 October 2018

Crate & Barrel open a restaurant

The home accessories and household category killer has open a restaurant in partnership with Cornerstone Restaurant Inc. at the Oakbrook Centre store in Chicago. “Offering food and drink in...

9 October 2018

Brazil’s O Boticário enters U.A.E. beauty market

O Boticário, the largest perfume firm in Brazil, has opened a 1st international Amphora concept store at City Centre Mirdif, Dubai. Known for iconic products for more than 40 years, O...

9 October 2018

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