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A Practicology study reveals that the “over 60” population group in China will increase from 16% of the population in 2015 to 25% in 2030. Meanwhile,the population considered as middle...

24 October 2017

Soon a relaxation of laws for foreign retailers in the Philippines ?

Eager to attract global investment, the Philippines’ government could grant full ownership of the business to foreign retailers whose minimal capital exceeds US$ 200,000. This would replace...

24 October 2017

“Business as usual” for Toys’R’Us Asia.

Having started a restructuring process under bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and Canada, Toys’R’Us said that its Asian stores (China, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines...

24 October 2017

La Rinascente and KaDeWe to partner with JD.com ?

The European department stores La Rinascente, Illum and KaDeWe could be sold online shortly in Thailand, as parent firm Central Group formed a joint venture with JD.com to invest

24 October 2017

Givenchy bets on flash sales in China.

In February 2017, Givenchy partnered with the WeChat influencer MrBags (1 million followers). During the Valentine’s Day, it offered on WeChat only 80 of its special edition bags at US$2,210...

24 October 2017

How Ikea expands into India

Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai are the four cardinal points of Ikea’s expansion into India. The first Indian store selling furniture in flat packs will open in April 2018 in...

24 October 2017

Element Fresh, The Concept of the Month

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

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