

Pizza Express acquires UAE franchise
Aims to double number of stores in the Middle East by 2020 Dubai: Pizza Express said on Sunday that it has acquired its UAE franchise...


Only consumers can set the pace of m-commerce
They will have to decide when their smartphone can replace the card for payments Dubai: The technology is already out there to make...


Gulf’s traditional retailers are coming to grips with e-tailing
For some retailers online sales account for 5% of their total Dubai: More of the Gulf’s traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are coming...


Plenty to keep Dubai and Abu Dhabi retail pipeline flowing
The cities together account for nearly 566,000 sq m of new and prime retail stock Dubai: With a wave of new developments getting the...


Marka buys 60% in Cheeky Monkeys for Dh30m
Edutainment firms runs more than 2,000 children’s events a year in four locations Dubai: Marka said on Wednesday it has acquired a 60 per...


Marka registers net loss of Dh8.37 million in first quarter
Additional deals to close by third quarter of 2015, to become profitable in 2016 Dubai: Fashion retailer Marka said on Thursday it...


Wrangler makes comeback as shoppers rebel against skinny jeans
Wrangler sets out to make its jeans as comfy as yoga pants or sweats New York: Skinny jeans are out. Wranglers are in. The Western-themed...


Armani fetes 40 years in fashion with VIP gala, new museum
Designer is known for one of the most recognised fashion brands in the world Milan: Italy’s Giorgio Armani celebrated 40 years in fashion...

Retail Access to rewrite F&B offerings at DWT
Four new dining concepts are to make their debut at the venue operator Dubai: Retail Access has been appointed by Dubai World Trade...


Jumbo in Dh5.14m revamp of Mall of the Emirates store
Big-box retailing concept to focus on brown goods, with CEO expecting good return on investment Dubai: Dubai-based Jumbo Electronics has...