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Retail Asia25/07/2023

Four Vietnamese companies could lose five containers of spices and cashew worth US$517,000 they shipped to Dubai under what seem mysterious circumstances. According to the Vietnam Pepper Association, they had sold pepper, cashew, cinnamon, and anise to Bab Al Rehab Foodstuff Trading Llc. But four of the containers have been claimed by unidentified parties at […]

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Retail Asia28/07/2021

Dubai is an authentic place with interesting culture, traditions, attractions, and heritage. According to the annual Best Cities report, Dubai was ranked in sixth place, behind London, NY, Paris, Moscow, and Tokyo and ahead of Los Angeles and Barcelona. There is a wide range of activities to do in Dubai – from sandboarding to hot […]

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Retail Asia28/07/2021

Philippine budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) will have a special commercial flight on Friday, July 30, “in response to the government’s call for assistance to repatriate Filipino workers in Dubai”, the airline confirmed to Gulf News on Monday. CEB earlier announced that it had cancelled all its commercial flights to and from Dubai until August 1, […]

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Retail Asia07/09/2020

At a base fare of Dh200 from Dubai to Manila, the Philippines’ no-frills carrier Cebu Pacific has unveiled a week-long airfare discount blitz on Tuesday (September 1, 2020). The move is aimed to boost demand and post-COVID-19 confidence among flyers, especially overseas Filipino workers and their families in the UAE. The quoted discounted fare is […]

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Retail Asia15/11/2019

Hong Kong-listed apparel brand Giordano has revealed a new generation store design in its fully renovated store in Mirdif City Centre in Dubai. The 2000sqft store has a fresh new look embracing a more refined concept with the space maximized for product displays and customer interaction, including wider entrances and larger, more comfortable fitting rooms. […]

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Retail Asia13/08/2019

Dubai Japanese restaurant chain Sumo Sushi & Bento is entering the Indian market. The firm has partnered with local operator FranGlobal to open up to 25 outlets within five years, with the first location launching in either Delhi or Mumbai within six months. “India is a vibrant and exciting country and people are demanding new […]

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Retail Asia18/07/2019

Tiger Beer has opened its second Tiger Street Den concept store, at Dubai International Airport. The first store outside of Singapore, it is located within the Asian Street Kitchen, which offers a variety of Asian-inspired food and drink options. Tiger Street Den will bring the flavours of Singapore from its classic Tiger Beer lager, to […]

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Retail Asia06/05/2019

Beauty AI startup Lululab has unveiled its unmanned virtual retail space “AI Beauty Store” in the giant Dubai Mall. Lululab is the developer of Lumini, an AI-based skincare assistant that provides individually tailored skin-care solutions. It offers a smart-shopping experience through the store, which combines AI and big-data technology, on the ground floor of the […]

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Retail Asia15/02/2019

A part of Dubai-based retail and hospitality conglomerate Landmark Group, Lifestyle has been enhancing its Omnichannel experience for its customers at a very fast pace in the recent years. With 75 stores at present, Lifestyle is now also available online through www.lifestylestores.com where customers can shop from the convenience of their home. Offering men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel, footwear, […]

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Retail Asia15/02/2019

The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) said Tuesday it has set up an office in Dubai to help local start-ups advance into the Middle Eastern market. Under an agreement with Dubai Future Foundation, the Korea Office will be set up at Emirates Towers in one of the key cities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). […]

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Retail Asia09/11/2018

Marie France Van Damme, the Hong Kong-based designer known for her globally influenced line of luxury resort, swim, and ready-to-wear, continues to expand her presence worldwide with the opening of the brand’s first store in the Middle East in November 2018 in Dubai, its thirteenth boutique worldwide. With boutiques in some of the world’s most iconic luxury travel […]

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Retail Asia20/07/2018

Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures has followed archrival Yellow Cab into Dubai. The Philippine pizza brand says it has opened a store targeting the ranks of Filipinos working in the Middle East. Shakey’s Pizza Asia’s Dubai franchisee Aljeel Capital plans to open 10 stores over the next five years. “Dubai, UAE, and the rest of the […]

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Retail Asia15/06/2018

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has launched a one-of-a-kind Samsung Experience Zone in Hamad International Airport (HIA). The Experience Zone, which is located at Concourse C, showcases the newest Samsung products for passengers to experience first hand. The Samsung Experience Zone, measuring approximately 150 square metres, showcases the latest mobile phones and accessories, such as Samsung […]

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Retail Asia24/04/2018

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In a significant move that underlines the strong UAE-French business ties, SWITCH MADE, a French company and world leader in providing efficient, innovative and stylish lighting solutions, is further expanding its operations in the UAE with the opening of a brand-new global hub office in Dubai. This coincides with the 10th anniversary of SWITCH MADE’s […]

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Retail Asia31/01/2018

TV’s MasterChef series is to make its live debut in Dubai – as a restaurant. A landmark deal for the first MasterChef the TV Experience restaurant has been signed by Dubai property developer and F&B specialist The First Group with global content giant Endemol Shine Group. Based on the reality television series, the restaurant will showcase the […]

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Retail Asia15/01/2018

A recent Diwali-themed activation held by Edrington Europe, Middle East & Africa Travel Retail in partnership with Dubai Duty Free has resulted in a +107% sales uplift in store for The Macallan. The activation is the first phase of Edrington’s strategy to drive single-malt recruitment and premiumisation among Indian travellers – traditionally known as blended whisky […]

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Retail Asia19/04/2017

Highlighting the importance of Dubai as a strategic logistics hub between East and West, North and South, Siemens has announced plans to set up its global logistics headquarters including its portfolio for airports, cargo infrastructure and ports in the emirate in the near future. The company will also target the site of Expo 2020 Dubai […]

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Retail Asia13/10/2016

According to dnata, the new 5,000m2 facility is located at Freight Gate 5 at the Dubai Airport Free Zone and is expected to handle 25,000 tonnes of export cargo every month. “What we see today is the result of meticulous planning, creative thinking and most of all, listening to our customers,” said Gary Chapman, president […]

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Retail Asia21/09/2016

Emirates has launched SkyPharma, its new facility at Dubai International Airport dedicated to temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. “Every day, pharmaceutical products are critical to the health and well-being of people, and are transported from their place of manufacture to destinations across the world,” said Nabil Sultan, divisional senior vice president of cargo at Emirates. “For many […]

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Retail Asia21/05/2016

Babyshop is looking to launch 25 stores in Saudi Arabia alone in two years, says Vinod Talreja, CEO of the retail unit under Dubai-based Landmark Group. Retail sector data from various markets, including the US, highlights the current global economic outlook. The markets in the MENA region, the UAE in particular, have already been hit […]

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