TFG to acquire Phase Eight
South Africa-based The Foschini Group (TFG) is set to buy British clothing chain Phase Eight from TowerBrook Capital Partners LP,...
Gluten-free pizza to be on offer at Pizza Hut restaurants in the US
Embracing the latest food trend, American restaurant chain Pizza Hut will soon start offering gluten-free pizza in the US. Starting...
Gulfood unveils 20 global food trends for 2015 & beyond
Influenced by a multitude of factors including growing populations, changing demographics, improved access to education, rising incomes,...
UAE mobile shopping platform eyes growth amid partnership
Amid rising demand for fast-casual food outlets, California-based Habit Restaurants has signed its first international franchise...
5 Social Media Marketing Trends for 2015
It’s been a huge year for social media, but what can we expect in 2015? Maybe a redefinition of real-time marketing? 36 percent of chief...
Jumbo records 10% rise in festive footfall
Jumbo Electronics reported a 10% rise in footfall across the country during Christmas week as retailers look forward to another...
Almost 84% Of UAE Consumers Watch Streamed Content Over TV
On-demand streaming has surpassed traditional TV viewing in the UAE, according to a new report by technology firm Ericsson. Around 84 per...
Dubai-Based Retailer Al Ghurair To Launch 30 New Stores In The GCC
Dubai-based Al Ghurair Retail has announced plans to launch 30 new stores in the GCC next year, expanding its footprint in the region by...
UAE Online Shoppers Seeking Global Deals- PayPal
Almost 63 per cent of online consumers in the UAE have shopped online in the last 12 months with almost half of them shopping both...
Middle East Retailer Azadea Eyes $500m From Stake Sale
Azadea Group, a retailer with franchise rights for brands such as Gap, Zara and Superdry across the Middle East, aims to raise up to $500...
