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After 15 years of success, the thriving Element Fresh restaurants serving fresh and healthy food are now ready to accelerate. The retailer signed a franchising agreement with VF Franchise...

24 October 2017

Dubai. Gucci opens an amazing concept for children’s clothes

As high-end retailers increasingly target fashion for children, Gucci chose the Dubai Mall to establish an amazing store for children in early October. Gucci’s Creative Director Alessandro...

24 October 2017

The U.A.E. retail sector will be dynamic in 2017.

According to Euromonitor, retail sales should increase by 8% in 2017 in the U.A.E., of which Dubai is a prominent part, reaching more than

24 October 2017

Qatar sees a dramatic fall in tourists.

According to the UNWTO, Qatar’s international overnight visitors fell by 45% in June when compared to June 2016. This follows a boycott of the country by the U.A.E. In May 2017, tourists to...

24 October 2017

The Chinese Huawei makes inroads in Dubai.

In October, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer will open its first standalone store in the U.A.E, located within the Dubai Mall. Huawei, which aims to become the

24 October 2017

The “low-cost Muji” expands in South Africa.

As one of the rare foreign retailers entering South Africa in several years, the Japanese chain Miniso (2,000 stores in 50 countries, sales of US$1.5 billion in 2016) is investing more than $5...

24 October 2017

How Dubai malls defy the gloominess.

wish I could come to the malls every day,” said the Iranian native Leila Kasraie, a visitor of the Dubai Mall in an interview to the Wall Street Journal. “It keeps my children busy...

24 October 2017

Kohl’s stores accept Amazon’s returns.

Eager to drive in-store traffic, the department retailer Kohl’s has signed a new partnership with Amazon. From October 2017, the chain will accept Amazon returns in the 82 Kohl’s...

24 October 2017

Home equipment. Pirch aims to equal Apple’s customer experience

Eager to create engagement with clients, the high-end retailer Pirch (selling premium kitchen, bath and outdoor products) is following the experiential and customer empowerment route. In its 9...

24 October 2017

Primark to grow by two digits in 2017.

The discount fashion retailer published unaudited results for the fiscal year to mid-September 2017. Expected annual sales are up by 1% like-for-like and up by 13% in total. Primark, without an...

24 October 2017

BRMalls wants to sell non-core malls.

The Brazilian property developer BRMalls has identified 10 non-strategic shopping malls for sale, below analyst predictions of 16 units. Assets may be sold individually and talks are in progress...

24 October 2017

The retail sector finally buzzes in Brazil

In Brazil, a positive environment for consumer spending and retail companies has been created by lower inflation, falling interest rates and reduction in household debts. In the 2nd half 2017, as...

24 October 2017

U.S.A. Nordstrom tests an inventory-free store

In early October 2017, the U.S. chain of department stores Nordstrom opened a small concept called Nordstrom Local (280 sq.m GLA) in Los Angeles (West Hollywood). It doesn’t offer clothes...

23 October 2017

Can Lidl succeed in the U.S.A.?

According to a survey from inMarket, Lidl discount retailer has not witnessed much market share following a U.S. launch in June 2017. Lidl is now operating 37 stores in 5 States and plans to grow...

23 October 2017

Vegetarian concepts gains traction in Europe.

In Denmark, where 43% of the population (especially young people) wish to reduce meat consumption, Co-op is establishing vegetarian aisles selling 150 different items in 80 Irma supermarkets. In...

23 October 2017

Turkish discount retailer SOK expects to be listed.

The Turkish retailer Sok (4,700 stores, estimated sales of US$1.7 billion in 2016) plans an I.P.O in 2018. A Netherlands-based investor consortium controls 50%, plus 39% with Gozde Girisim, the...

23 October 2017

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