Archive for Articles – Retail & Wholesale Trading

Emax at Oasis Centre improves shopping experience of customers

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
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Emax at Oasis Centre improves shopping experience of customers

In a clever retail move, Emax, the largest electronics retailer in the Middle East has made changes to one of its key stores located in the Oasis Centre to improve the shopping experience of its customers. The lucrative electronics market in the Middle East is forecasted to grow to US$ 3.9 billion by 2014, according [...]

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Aswaaq sees retail spending hit annual peak as Ramadan shoppers reveal key consumer insights

Monday, September 6th, 2010
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Aswaaq sees retail spending hit annual peak as Ramadan shoppers reveal key consumer insights

With consumers packing supermarkets across the country looking for the best in Ramadan offerings, retail spending for some has reached a year-long high as UAE retailer aswaaq announces a projected 40% increase in overall monthly sales across its network. In addition to being one of the year’s busiest promotional periods, Ramadan is also a chance [...]

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Axiom Telecom and Samsung sign retail agreement to engage UAE consumers

Monday, September 6th, 2010
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Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of Axiom Telecom

Axiom Telecom, the region’s leading mobile phone retailer, is partnering with Samsung Electronics, a leader in mobile phone technology, to provide specialized ‘Solution Bays’ across numerous Axiom Telecom retail outlets in the UAE. The Samsung Solution Bays will showcase the brand’s devices and demonstrate various mobile solutions such as navigation, music, email and messaging. In [...]

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Carrefour launches online store in the UAE

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
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Carrefour launches online store in the UAE

Carrefour customers are now able to purchase an array of non-food items online at www.ic4uae.com. This brand new initiative from the world’s second largest retailer gives customers access to over 3,000 items at the touch of a button – including many items that are not be available in-store. Henry Changeux, GCC Country Head of Carrefour [...]

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Homes r Us expands its reach in the UAE, with a new store at the Ibn Battuta Mall

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
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Homes r Us expands its reach in the UAE, with a new store at the Ibn Battuta Mall

Homes r Us, one of the fastest growing home furniture and furnishings brand in the Middle East, adds to its kitty its latest store in the UAE. The furniture brand has announced the opening of its ninth store at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. The Homes r Us store at Ibn Battuta Mall is [...]

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The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence welcomes new retail tenants

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
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The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence welcomes new retail tenants

‘The Walk’, a Dubai Properties Group destination, today announced the popular beachfront promenade has welcomed an exciting collection of new retail tenants on the plaza level at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), ranging from beauty salons and supermarkets to children’s day care facilities to service not only the JBR development but the entire neighbourhood communities. The [...]

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Asteco launches its exclusive furnishing subdivision, Buy Dubai

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
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Asteco launches its exclusive furnishing subdivision, Buy Dubai

Leading property management company Asteco has launched its exclusive furnishing subdivision, Buy Dubai, which is supporting the UAE economy by sourcing 80% of products from local manufacturers. APM Design and Furnishing Department specialises in space planning, fit-out and project management for hotel and private apartments, transforming an empty shell into a vibrant and cosy living [...]

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Mall of the Emirates opens its luxury wing, the Fashion Dome

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
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Mall of the Emirates opens its luxury wing, the Fashion Dome

Mall of the Emirates, UAE’s favourite shopping destination, will give yet another reason to its visitors to step out in style with the opening of its much anticipated luxury wing, the Fashion Dome on September 1st 2010. Adding an impressive list of 42 high profile brands to the mall’s existing 477 retailers, the landmark lifestyle [...]

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Times Square Center lines up themed activities to celebrate Ramadan

Saturday, August 28th, 2010
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Times Square Center lines up themed activities to celebrate Ramadan

Times Square Center (TSC) has announced exciting offerings and surprises as part of month-long activities to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. TSC revealed that it is offering free henna painting for women throughout the month, while mall visitors will also be treated to a range of Arabic sweets and beverages and traditional Arabic music. [...]

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Aaron Shum Jewelry opens Middle East headquarters in Dubai at Gold Land

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
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(from left): Ms.Pearl Chandrawansa, Director, Aaron Shum Group; Mr.Anan Fakhridden,Chairman, Gold and Jewellery Group; Mr.Aaron Shum, President, Aaron Shum Group; Mrs.Alice Shum, Director, Aaron Shum Group; and Mr.Stephen Wong, Regional Director-Middle East & Africa, Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

World-renowned jewellery wholesaler, Aaron Shum Jewelry, today, announced the opening of its Middle East headquarters in Dubai at Gold Land. The new office-cum-showroom will feature an exquisite collection of the world’s finest jewellery and time pieces, all underscored by the design aesthetics and elegance that are the hallmarks of Aaron Shum Group. Regarded by the [...]

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BurJuman expands retail portfolio with eight new outlets

Sunday, August 1st, 2010
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BurJuman expands retail portfolio with eight new outlets

Fashion savvy shoppers have even more reason to visit BurJuman these days as eight new exciting brands have opened their doors in the mall. Alongside some of the most renowned high-end brands such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Burberry and Louis Vuitton and popular high street names such as and Zara, Mango, New [...]

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Landmark Group’s Babyshop, Shoe Mart, Splash, Lifestyle, Home Centre and Ecco honoured as Superbrands

Sunday, July 25th, 2010
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The Landmark Group team with Mike English (Director Superbrands Middle East) at the Superbrands award ceremony

Six brands from the portfolio of Landmark Group – one of the largest retail conglomerates in the Middle East — have been awarded the highly coveted status of Superbrands. Babyshop, Shoe Mart, Splash, Lifestyle, Home Centre and Ecco were all bestowed with the prestigious award for excellence in branding by the UAE Superbrands Council at [...]

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Mall of the Emirates Fashion Dome to have seven new stylish restaurants and cafes

Sunday, July 25th, 2010
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Mall of the Emirates Fashion Dome to have seven new stylish restaurants and cafes

An additional seven stylish new restaurants and cafes will complement the new Mall of the Emirates Fashion Dome when it opens on 1st September, bringing the mall’s total number of dining options to an impressive 85 outlets. The new 10,500 square-metre Fashion Dome is nearing completion and will offer shoppers a host of new destinations [...]

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