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GalleryStore of the week: Metro Market colours in Cairo
Modern supermarkets often have a sparing use of colour resulting in environments with an efficient feel where warmth is notably absent.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Mike Coupe acquitted by Egyptian court
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe will avoid prison in Egypt after being acquitted of embezzlement charges brought against him.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 7 disastrous overseas retail forays
Sainsbury’s ill-fated launch in Egypt had nothing to do with Mike Coupe, but the jail sentence that hangs over him is a reminder of the perils of badly considered international expansion.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Cairo Kidzania – the centre where kids can try different jobs and earn 'money'
Part theme park, part learning centre, Kidzania encourages children to explore and dream about future careers with the help of national and international brands.
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Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim in talks to buy Metro
Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) is in advanced talks to buy Metro, one of Egypt’s largest retailers, from the family owned Mansour Group. A due diligence process for the purchase of the Metro chain and discount grocery banner Kheir Zaman has been concluded.MAF operates five Carrefour hypermarkets and seven Carrefour ...
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BIM reveals details of imminent entry into Egypt
Turkish hard discounter BIM has revealed details of its imminent entry into Egypt.Speaking to the Financial Times, BIM chief financial officer Haluk Dortluoglu said the retailer intends to source 80% of its range from local small and medium-sized businesses.“We’ll use a similar concept and layout [to Turkey], carrying 500 to ...
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NewsGeorge at Asda acquires Turkish clothes sourcing arm
George at Asda has acquired the sourcing division of Turkish clothing supplier GAAT.
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NewsM&S to open first store in Egypt and third in China
Marks & Spencer took a step forward with international expansion yesterday, when its first store in Egypt and third in China were scheduled to open.
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AnalysisA world of international retail opportunities
Emerging markets globally have retail potential, but could any be the new China? By Tim Danaher
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AnalysisM&S to tap into Egyptian market with Cairo stores
Marks & Spencer has announced it is the latest international retailer to enter the Egyptian market. In the past decade, Egypt has experienced relatively strong economic growth and is a focus for global retailers interested in finding new markets.
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Al Hokair to expand in the Middle East
The board of Saudi Arabian retailer Al Hokair has approved an expansion plan that covers Kazakhstan and could eventually include Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.The group, which specialises in fashion retailing - including franchises for Inditex and M&S - and foodservice, would not disclose further details, saying only ...