Gulf Cooperation Council
Food Service
Facing the Era of Weakonomy
How to secure stable growth in the face of an era of ‘Weakonomy’? A common concern among food-service players throughout Europe. Foodservice operators from Germany, Great Britain, Poland, Portugal, and Saudi Arabia share their knowledge and strategies for counteracting...
Beauty & Wellness
Naturals Salons Now has 50 Outlets in Bangalore
One of the fastest growing salon chains in the country, Naturals Salons needs no introduction. The latest 50th franchise-owned salon in Domlur is spread over 1,532 sq ft, and inspired by the city of Bangalore. Says CK Kumarvel, Co-Founder...
Fashion & Lifestyle
Bridging the Gulf; Trends Driving Consumer Behaviour in the Middle East
A report has revealed that on average affluent nationals in the Middle East spend around $2,400 in beauty, fashion and gifting, with 42 percent refreshing their wardrobe up to twice a month with the latest and greatest luxury trends.Average...
Retail
More transparency required
The session entitled ‘Developer Retailer Collaboration: Learning from GCC’ in ISCF'09 took up the issue of the synergy between the two entities from an international perspective. True that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been doing great business...
Retail
Splash wins marketing campaign of the year award
Splash – the fashion retailer and part of the Dubai based Landmark Group has bagged the Retail Middle East (ME) Awards 2008 for the third consecutive time from The Ministry of Economy held in Dubai. This is the fourth...
Retail
Dabur sees 25 per cent growth in Q1 net
Dabur India has reported a growth of more than 25 per cent in standalone net profit of Rs 70 crore for the first quarter ending June 30, 2008, as compared to the same period in the previous fiscal.Net sales...
Retail
Retail spend in Emirates to exceed $7.6 billion
Dubai is fast overtaking European Union in floor space in malls having sixteen times more per capita while the retail spend in the Emirates is expected to exceed $7.6 billion by 2009, according to estimates by industry.By that time,...
Retail
RPG to invest in mobile and laptop retail
As part of its expansion in the next one year, RPG Group will invest Rs 1,000 crore to expand its mobile and laptop retail chain, run by RPG Cellucom, India – a master franchisee of Dubai-based Cellucom.RPG Cellucom India,...
Retail
Manufacturing exhibition at Abu Dhabi
The four day Middle East Manufacturing Exhibition (MEMEX) begins at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from December nine and is expected to further boost the region’s economy as Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are investing heavily in...
Retail
Godrej acquires Global Mideast for Rs 5.8 crore
Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has acquired 100 per cent stake in Godrej Global Mideast (GGME) for Rs 5.8 crore. GGME was established in Sharjah Airport Free Zone in 1997 in order to market the FMCG range of items...
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Chai Sutta Bar opens 2 outlets in Bengaluru
The newly launched CSB outlets are located at Kalyan Nagar and NagarbhaviBengaluru: Quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Chai Sutta...
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