All Middle East articles
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News
JD Sports opens the doors to its first store in the Middle East
The sportswear store in Bahrain is part of its franchise agreement with Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG.
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Shopify bolsters EMEA leadership team with new appointments
Ecommerce giant Shopify has announced new leadership changes to its Europe, Middle East and Africa division as it aims to drive growth across the region.
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News
Exclusive: Matalan faces stock issues due to Red Sea shipping attacks
Fashion retailer Matalan is battling stock issues as a result of the attacks on container ships in the Red Sea, Retail Week can reveal.
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Castore opens stores in Ireland and Middle East
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has announced its expansion plans with new stores in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East.
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News
Exclusive: Oh Polly launches in the Middle East
Online fashion retailer Oh Polly is launching a new website and social media platforms in the Middle East as part of its international expansion, Retail Week can reveal.
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Card Factory opens first store in Middle East
Card Factory has opened its first store in the Middle East as part of a long-term franchise agreement with Liwa Trading Enterprises.
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JD Sports signs first franchise deal to expand in the Middle East
JD Sports has announced its first franchise agreement with Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG as it looks to open new doors for business in the Middle East.
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Nobody’s Child embarks on US expansion with Europe and Middle East to follow
Nobody’s Child has unveiled its expansion into the US through the launch of online partnerships with fashion brands Anthropologie and Nordstrom, as its European and Middle Eastern expansion plans “are also imminent”.
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Card Factory targets Middle East and Africa as it looks to go global
Card Factory is looking to expand in seven international markets and has announced its partnership with Middle East-based Liwa Trading Enterprises, which will act as its exclusive franchise partner in the region.
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Analysis
How retailers are responding to Turkey and Syria earthquakes
In response to the humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria following the huge earthquakes on February 6, retailers have pledged to help victims, charities and first responders in the region, with many donating money, clothes and blankets.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Pureplay shoe retailer Public Desire opens first store
Public Desire has opened its first-ever bricks-and-mortar store in Saudi Arabia.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Under Armour unveils tech-driven Dubai flagship
Under Armour has launched its new flagship store in Dubai Mall, marking the brand’s largest and most innovative store in the region.
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News
Kingfisher rolls out plans for B&Q stores in Middle East
Kingfisher has announced plans to open B&Q franchised stores in the Middle East starting with two in Saudi Arabia.
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Retail Voice
Why the Middle East should be next on your list for online growth
International expansion has become a priority for many in recent years, with retailers eager to grow digitally overseas.
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Opinion
Opinion: How social distancing can be ‘baked in’ to new store designs
One-way systems, hygiene stations, duct tape on the floor. All of this adds up to just one thing – retailers doing what they can to make their stores safer places for those choosing to frequent them.
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Gallery
Bloomingdales takes its hallmark design to Kuwait
US department store Bloomingdales has opened its second international store, in Kuwait’s 360 Mall.
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News
Mothercare UK like-for-likes creep up in first quarter
Mothercare’s UK like-for-like sales edged up 1.9% in its first quarter but a poor performance in the Middle East caused its international sales to sag.
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Data
Data: Ranking the world’s top 10 retail hotspots
London has been named Europe’s most sought-after destination for international retailers looking to grow their store footprints.
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News
Mothercare boss: 'This is a watershed moment for us'
Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones has hailed the past year a “watershed moment” for the nursery specialist.
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Analysis
SWOT analysis: As CFO quits, is Mothercare in a muddle?
Mothercare suffered another exit from its reshaped senior management team today as the business revealed that chief financial officer Richard Smothers had resigned.