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Starting up is tough but some pitfalls can be avoided

One of the most frequent errors of a retail entrepreneur is trying to keep the rent as low as possible. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

May 27, 2012

Manar Al Hinai and some of her friends have started businesses with little or no experience. While it worked out for them, they made mistakes along the way. Here's how to avoid some of those rookie errors. Read Article Starting up is tough but some pitfalls can be avoided

Manar Al Hinai

Retail

Traditional tea resists rise of coffee

A tea house in Shanghai. In China, where tea is more a part of the culture than a mere drink, the growing fondness for expensive tea shops and tea houses is unsurprising. Eugene Hoshiko / AP Photo

May 27, 2012

Buildings Brics: However many Starbucks outlets open in China, tea houses are ingrained in the country's culture. There are more than 500 of them in the capital, including some expensive options targeting wealthy customers in contrast to traditionally simple venues. Read Article Traditional tea resists rise of coffee

Daniel Bardsley

Retail

Gulf retailers on a charge to list

Home Centre is part of Landmark Group. Landmark, one of the biggest retail players in the Middle East, says revenue growth of 15 per cent is achievable this year. Andrew Parsons / The National

May 23, 2012

As many as 12 Gulf retailers are ready to list their businesses on global stock markets if market conditions improve significantly, says HSBC Middle East. Read Article Gulf retailers on a charge to list

Rory Jones

Retail

BinHendi has big plans for Gulf

Miss Sixty is part of BinHendi Enterprises' fashion stable. The company is launching an ambitious expansion drive across the GCC over the next five years. Carlo Allegri / Reuters

May 22, 2012

BinHendi Enterprises, one of the biggest and oldest retailers in the Emirates, is embarking on an ambitious expansion plan to become the largest operator of franchise stores in the Gulf. Read Article BinHendi has big plans for Gulf

Rory Jones

Retail

Dubai gets taste of Turkish delight from Mudo City

Under one roof: the Mudo City store in Dubai Mall mixes the store's brand types: fashion, home decor, furniture and sailing accessories and maritime clothing. Jeff Topping / The National

May 22, 2012

Mudo City has opened a flagship store and plans to expand across the country. This is a shop where you can buy a Dh60 T-shirt or a piece of furniture for more than Dh11,000. Read Article Dubai gets taste of Turkish delight from Mudo City

Rory Jones

Retail

Online grocers set up shop in Dubai

LuLu, which was considering setting up a grocery website, said yesterday it would now focus on launching an online delivery store for electronics and household goods because food was not yet a cost-effective business model. Delores Johnson / The National

May 20, 2012

Two small online grocery stores have launched in Dubai just as LuLu Hypermarket, one of the biggest regional supermarket players, rethinks plans to offer food delivery via the internet.  Read Article Online grocers set up shop in Dubai

Rory Jones

Retail

Tiffany signs deal with Damas to take over UAE retail operations

Tiffany plans to increase its sales fivefold over the next three years in the Middle East as it invests in new stores and products and spends millions on advertising. Pawan Singh / The National

May 15, 2012

The long-standing engagement between Tiffany & Co and Damas International has been broken off following the Dubai company's delisting from the stock market. Read Article Tiffany signs deal with Damas to take over UAE retail operations

Rory Jones

Retail

Picking a licence to thrill at franchise showcase

Enny Monaco, which sells jewellery made of semi-precious gems, also designs and distributes for international names such as Versace, Valentino and Missoni. Jaime Puebla / The National

May 15, 2012

Turning a brand into a franchise is often one of the cheapest ways to expand outside a home market. A franchise meeting in Dubai showcases some new brands on the block. Read Article Picking a licence to thrill at franchise showcase

Rory Jones

Retail

De Beers' relocation to Botswana could make its economy sparkle

Uncut diamonds from southern Africa and Canada are seen through a jeweller's loupe at De Beers headquarters in London January 17, 2011. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: BUSINESS)

May 14, 2012

De Beers, the diamond firm, is relocating its head office from the United Kingdom to Botswana. The move is remarkable for a number of reasons. Read Article De Beers' relocation to Botswana could make its economy sparkle

Gavin du Venage

Retail

UK retailers find Gulf is irresistible

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May 13, 2012

M&Co, a Scottish fashion retailer with nearly 300 stores across the UK, will roll out its brand in Dubai and throughout the Gulf, seeking respite from weak sales at home. Read Article UK retailers find Gulf is irresistible

Rory Jones

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