LG opens showroom in Dubai
Global electronics brand LG has opened a showroom in Dubai, as part of its partnership with Al Yousuf Electronics, a local distributor established in 1965.
The showroom is located on…
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Travel retail trends in Middle East show robust revival, m1nd-set reveals
The Middle East travel retail is experiencing a robust revival, according to a study by Swiss travel retail research agency m1nd-set.
The shopping behaviour analysis shows that perfumes and confectionery…
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Checkout.com to participate in Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023
Global payments solution provider Checkout.com will showcase its products at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023, scheduled for September 4-5 in Riyadh.
As a sponsor at the retail and fintech event, the…
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Rewaa closes $27 million Series A round led by Wa’ed
Rewaa, a Saudi inventory management platform for the retail industry, has secured 100 million Saudi riyals ($26.6 million) in a Series A funding round led by Saudi Aramco’s venture capital…
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Tabby launches shopping assistant
Tabby, a Mena-based BNPL fintech platform, has launched its shopping assistant Tabby Shop to simplify the shopping process.
The new app showcases more than 500,000 products from categories including fashion,…
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Amazon UAE launches leadership programme
Amazon UAE has launched its leadership development scheme ‘Amazon Future Leaders Programme — Injah’ to accelerate the career growth of Emirati talent at Amazon and prepare them for leadership roles.…
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Network International invests $32 million in Egypt’s digital payments sector
Network International, a Mea provider of digital payments and commerce solutions, has announced an EGP 1 billion investment to support Egypt’s economic growth with its payment solutions.
The investment aims…
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Middle East retail sector to face pressure in next 12 months, Alvarez & Marsal reveals
The Middle East retail is the sector forecast to experience most distress in the next 12 months, according to the Q2 2023 edition of the ‘Middle East Turnaround and Restructuring…
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Apparel Group partners with artist Aysha Al Hamrani
To celebrate Emirati Women’s Day, UAE-based retail conglomerate Apparel Group has teamed up with Emirati artist Aysha Al Hamrani, also known as @Mnawrah.
In commemoration of the event, 41 Apparel…
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Hisense to expand in Mena
Consumer electronics brand Hisense plans to build on sales growth opportunities across the Mena region, as it is preparing to open three flagship stores and two production facilities across the…
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‘Retailers must understand critical importance of connecting with the consumers,’ says Giordano ME CEO Ishwar Chugani
MeRetailNews sat down with the CEO of Giordano ME, Ishwar Chugani, to learn more about the company’s journey to success, expansion plans and challenges ahead. Founded in Hong Kong in…
Mytheresa to expand in Middle East, says company’s CEO, Michael Kliger
German luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa will be expanding its operations in the Middle East, said the company’s CEO, Michael Kliger. Mytheresa has been slow to engage in the region until…
Our business has undoubtedly benefited from the digital revolution, says Brands For Less CEO Toufic Kreidieh
MeRetailNews sat down with the CEO of the Brands for Less Group, Toufic Kreidieh, to learn more about the company’s path to success and to hear about its aspirations, digital…
7 questions with … Nick Batey
Nick Batey is the general manager, Mena region, of British food and clothes retailer Marks & Spencer. ME Retail News finds out what advice he would give his 13-year-old self,…