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Cristiano Ronaldo Signs Global Ambassador Deal with Dreame Technology in Major Smart-Home Brand Push

Dreame Technology, the Chinese smart-home and innovative appliance brand, has named Cristiano Ronaldo as its new global brand ambassador in.

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Hong Kong Retail Funds Hit Record Pace

Hong Kong retail funds booked gross sales of US$82.6 billion in the first three quarters of this year – surpassing.

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Aldi USA, Uber Eats Partner for Nationwide Delivery

Aldi USA has teamed up with Uber Eats to bring its range of organic meats, fresh produce, gourmet cheeses, globally.

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Retail Reinvented: How UAE Malls Are Evolving Into Experiential Hubs

Global consumer habits have shifted due to the convenience of online shopping. However, while many countries are seeing fewer populated.

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Dubai’s Fintech Rise Reflects New Era of Retail Investor Behaviour

A new report by eToro reveals a significant shift in investor preferences across the UAE, with 87% of retail investors.

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H&M to Use AI to Create Digital Twins of Models

Fashion retailer H&M is set to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital twins of 30 models. It says it.

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Masafi Unveils Ramadan Packaging to Celebrate Story of UAE

Masafi, the UAE’s pioneering bottled water brand, is marking the holy month of Ramadan with a special-edition packaging, created in.

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‘Our Goal is to Make the World a Better Place’

The visionary CEO and President of Nature’s Way, a leading manufacturer of natural and organic cosmetics, Yoshiaki Hagiwara has always.

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UAE, KSA Lead MENA’s E-Commerce Growth

The e-commerce sector in the MENA region, valued at $1.80 billion, grew by 30% in 2024, according to a joint.

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Australian Shoppers Boost Q4 Economy Amid Discounts

Australian retail sales dipped in December as payback for a Black Friday splurge the month before, but discounting helped shoppers.

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Awkward Ads Creates Innovative Campaign for Gen Z in Iraq

Creative agency Awkward Ads has partnered with Mountain Dew and Doritos to launch a daring new campaign aimed at capturing.

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US Retail Sales Surge 3.8% During Holiday Season

This Christmas season proved to be a merry one for US retailers, with retail sales increasing 3.8% year on year.

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Hong Kong Retailers Adapt to Online Shift as Stores Close

Hong Kong’s retail industry is undergoing significant changes, with many brands shifting strategies as residents increasingly shop online and head.

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Amazon Aware of Warehouse Injury Risks, Report Finds

Amazon pushes its US warehouse workers to fulfill orders at speeds that could cause high rates of injury despite being.

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Spicing Up the World with Bold Flavours

Meet the trailblazing trio behind Naagin — Mikhel Rajani, Arjun Rastogi, and Kshitij Neelakantan —who are redefining Indian condiments with.

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Dubai Gets Middle East’s First Textile Recycling Facility

Landmark Group has inaugurated the first textile recycling facility in the region in Dubai World Central, marking a significant step.

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Mondelez Explores Takeover of US Chocolate Maker Hershey

Mondelez International Inc., the snacks and sweets company, is exploring an acquisition of iconic US chocolate maker Hershey Co., in.

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Awkward Ads and Lay’s Celebrate Iraq’s Culinary Heritage

Lay’s has introduced three new flavours – Kebab, Burger, and Dolma – to capture the essence of Iraq’s rich culinary.

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6thStreet Leverages Gupshup to Achieve 8x Marketing ROI

Regional fashion powerhouse 6thStreet has achieved a significant 5-8x return on ad spend (ROAS) through its partnership with Gupshup, the.

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Cyber Monday Beats Black Friday Once Again

Cyber Monday has once again claimed the title of the biggest shopping day of the year, reinforcing its dominance over.

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Luxury Brand Mango to Open 60 Stores in USA

Mango, the privately held Spanish retailer, is in the middle of opening more than 60 new stores in the US.

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Berlin-Based KoRo Secures €35 million in Series C

KoRo, a European snacking brand, has raised €35 million in a Series C funding round. The financing was led by.

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Lindt Admits to Presence of Heavy Metals in Chocolate

Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli – known across the world for its premium chocolates, finds itself in a legal battle.

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Samsonite Eyes Strategic Growth in Southeast Asia Airport Retail

Travel luggage and accessories brand Samsonite has identified expansion in Southeast Asia as a ‘strategic priority’ as it underscores its.

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‘Our Goal is to Create a Fully Circular Model’

Hansika Chhabria, the Founder of fashion brand One Less, is a passionate advocate for sustainability in the fashion industry. Born.

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Target Offers Cheapest Thanksgiving Feast for $20

Target is serving its cheapest feast ever for Thanksgiving. The retailer recently announced that it is bringing back the Thanksgiving.

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McDonald’s Quarter Pounders Sicken Over 100 People

An E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions served with McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers has sickened at least 104 people.

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‘Wicked’ Merchandise Takes Over the Market

‘Wicked’ collaborations across the spectrum from apparel, accessories, footwear, beauty and costumes all the way to home decor, toys and.

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‘Sustainability Has Become a Top Priority for Parents’

A former Co-Head at MBC Ventures; Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company and an investment banker with Société Générale, entrepreneur.

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Shoppers Return Halloween Costumes on Amazon

On November 1, Jarek Lewis took to X (formerly known as Twitter) with a specific gripe: “I’m never selling Halloween.

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Subway Sandwiches Short on Meat, Claims Lawsuit

A new lawsuit accuses Subway of “grossly misleading” customers by advertising sandwiches that contain at least three times more meat.

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Luxury Retail Platform Cult Mia Raises €4.6m

UK-based luxury retail platform Cult Mia completed a seed funding round, raising over €4.6 million to fuel its global expansion.

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PepsiCo to Offer More Chips for Same Price

PepsiCo is unshrinking ‘shrinkflation’. The owner of Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos and Ruffles chips will put more chips in some bags.

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Consumers Ready to Exchange Data for Better Brand Experience

Jack Morton, a leading global brand experience agency announced their new research findings that explores consumers’ shifting attitudes toward data.

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E-commerce Sales to Skyrocket in India During Festive Season 

As India’s festive season kicks off, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart have launched their highly anticipated sales. With a.

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Romanian Retail Luxury Market Dominated by Franchise Stores

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), encompassing the six growing economies of Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia,.

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Oreo Counts on Limited Coca-Cola Edition to Boost Sales

Oreo is counting on limited-edition cookies like its Coca-Cola flavour to drive new customers to the snack aisle. Oreo sees.

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From Intern to CEO: Elliott Hill Returns to Nike

Elliott Hill, a seasoned Nike veteran, is stepping back into the spotlight as the company’s new CEO, effective October 14..

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Brands For Less Opens its First Store in Singapore

The leading off-price retailer, Brands For Less, celebrated the opening of its first store in Singapore, marking its official entry.

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India’s Diamond Industry Experiences Severe Crisis

India’s diamond industry is amid a severe crisis, marked by declining imports and exports, factory closures, and massive job losses..

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Food Delivery Platform Swiggy Gears Up for IPO

India’s leading food delivery platform, Swiggy, is gearing up for its much-anticipated IPO, potentially raising over USD 1 billion. Reports.

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Japan’s Consumer Spending Barely Grows

Japanese household spending rose less than expected in July as consumers remained wary of loosening their purse strings in the.

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Haidilao Joins KFC, McDonald’s in Small-Store Strategy

In response to China’s ongoing consumption slowdown, fast-food giants KFC, McDonald’s, and Haidilao are strategically shifting towards smaller store formats..

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Walmart Exits JD.com to Boost China Presence

The US retail giant Walmart has sold its entire $3.7 billion stake in Chinese e-commerce company JD.com, marking the end.

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RichKat Opens Pubs in Hong Kong

Shenzhen-based craft beer maker RichKat Craft Brewing has officially entered the Hong Kong market by opening two new pubs in.

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Pricing Mistakes Costing Consumers Millions

Shoppers across the nation are potentially losing millions of dollars each year due to supermarket pricing errors, according to the.

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Battles Brew at Starbucks Amid Declining Sales

Starbucks, the global coffee giant valued at $90 billion, is grappling with internal strife as its sales continue to slump.

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Carlsberg to Take Full Control of Operations in India, Nepal

Carlsberg, the Danish beer company, has declared its interest to take full control of its operations in India and Nepal..

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Starbucks Witnesses Dip in Sales

Consumers have reached their breaking point with $6 iced coffees and lemonades at Starbucks. As per reports, the specialty coffee.

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Prada to Open 8,000 sq ft Store in Hong Kong

Prada is renting an 8,000 sq ft store in K11 Musea, a harbourfront luxury shopping centre by New World Development,.

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Burberry Replaces CEO Amid Slumping Sales

British luxury group Burberry named former Michael Kors boss Joshua Schulman as its new chief executive, axeing Jonathan Akeroyd after.

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Europe’s Fastest Growing Online Retailer Breaks Even

About You, one of Europe’s fastest growing online fashion stores, recently announced a positive adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter.

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Pepsico Loses Fizz as Q2 Revenue Goes Below Expectations

PepsiCo missed expectations for second-quarter revenue as a series of price hikes and competition from private-label brands slowed sales of.

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USA Retailers on Toes for Back-to-school Business

While American children may wish summer vacation would never end, retailers want back-to-school season to start earlier than ever –.

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Fresh Food Retailer Spinneys Opens First KSA Store

Spinneys, the UAE’s leading premium fresh food retailer, has announced the launch of its first-ever store in Riyadh, as part.

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Toblerone Made in the West Still Sold in Russia

Russians are still indulging in foreign-made Toblerone chocolate, showing the difficulty of USA manufacturer Mondelez’s plan to isolate its business.

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Australia Warns Big Supermarket Chains

Australia could impose billion dollar fines on big supermarket chains that fail to comply with an industry code of conduct,.

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McDonald’s to Serve $5 Meals in Select USA Stores

McDonald’s will roll out its $5 meal deal from June 25 for a limited time at some restaurants across the.

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Walmart Against Plan to Install Panic Buttons in Stores

Retail giant Walmart says it is against putting panic buttons in stores — a move that the New York legislature.

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Zara to Give the West a Taste of Live Shopping

Zara will expand its live shopping broadcasts to the UK, Europe and the United States this year, testing a format.

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Cross-border Shopping Hits HK, Singapore Retail

Hong Kong and Singapore face extensive retail leakage, with residents in Asia’s top financial hubs preferring to shop and dine.

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Amazon Report Highlights Trends in Online Payment

Amazon Payment Services, a regional leader in digital payments operating across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has shared.

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South Korea Convenience Stores Hawk Gold Bars

Aside from ramen and sausages, South Korea’s convenience stores have a new popular item on the menu — gold bars..

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India Orders Testing of All Spice Mixes

India’s food safety regulator has said that it had ordered testing and inspections at all companies making spice mixes, widening.

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KFC Temporarily Closes Several Stores in Malaysia

KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed outlets in the country, citing challenging economic conditions, after local media reported that the closings.

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India Seeks Quality Check Details for Spices

India’s spice exports regulator has asked leading spice brands MDH and Everest to provide details of quality checks after sales.

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US Files Lawsuit to Stop Coach, Micheal Kors from Merging

The US Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Coach parent Tapestry’s $8.5 billion deal to buy Michael Kors owner.

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Retail Sales Climb Higher in the US

Recent data by the US Department of Commerce showed retail sales rising 0.7% month over month, and 4% since last.

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Chinese Brands Targeted by French Fast Fashion Bill

France’s Parliament has voted to slow down low-cost “fast fashion”, aiming to make products, especially from Chinese mass producers, less.

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Online Shopping Witnesses Rapid Progress

As retailers, brands and marketplaces alike are increasingly investing in easy, intuitive user experiences on their e-commerce channels, consumers are.

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European Online Retailer Zalando Takes on More B2B E-commerce

Zalando, one of Germany’s biggest online retailers, wants to jumpstart its flat business by branching out into B2B. The company.

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Meeting Demands in Africa’s E-commerce Boom

With online sales in Africa on course to top the trillion-rand mark by 2026, the race is on for e-commerce.

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Red Sea Global Partners with Amazon Payment Services

Amazon Payment Services, a regional leader in digital payments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced a.

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E-Commerce Leads European Beauty Sector Growth

In March, Paris became the focal point for global beauty industry leaders at the CEW France’s ‘Beauty Business’ meeting. Claire.

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Central Retail Corp’s Ambitious Expansion Strategy Unveiled for 2024

CEO Yol Phokasub talks about his vision and a pivotal moment in the company's trajectory.

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