May 12, 2013
A Dubai food and beverage group plans to roll out Giraffe restaurants across the UAE after opening the first branch outside the UK in the emirate.
Read Article Giraffe ready to stand out in the UAE
Dec 19, 2012
Despite the failures, some British retailers such as Topshop and Burberry are doing well in the United States. Read Article Topshop and Burberry play a smart hand in America
Dec 19, 2012
After sinking £1.5bn into the US, it looks like the end of the road for Tesco. The supermarket is the latest in a long line of British retailers to have their American dream fail. Read Article British retailer Tesco's American dream fades away
Aug 07, 2010
The month's ethos is one of spirituality, centring around 30 days of fasting from dawn to dusk, during which time eating and drinking is prohibited. Read Article No quick bucks as we fast
Jul 29, 2010
Government boosts minimum wage by 80 per cent, following months of violent protests. Read Article Bangladeshi garment workers receive wage rise
Jul 24, 2010
North Thailand was a wonderful experience and I would like to visit the southern beaches at some point but if I can avoid passing through Bangkok, I will. Read Article Chilling out in Chiang Mai - and a few shocks in Bangkok
Jul 17, 2010
Traditional shopkeepers are afraid for their futures as foreign retail chains are pushing the government to ease its investment restrictions so they can cash in on India's promising retail sector. Read Article Corner shops on the ropes
Jul 08, 2010
Convincing European consumers to start filling their fridges with camel's milk will require a lot more production, and an extensive marketing campaign. Read Article Work to be done to market the benefits of camel's milk
May 15, 2010
The young niche market within China's agriculture sector faces challenges including quality control, past scandals in Chinese produce, several different accreditation systems and high price Read Article Industry battles for organic growth
May 06, 2010
The nominations for the Turner Prize this year do not escape controversy, despite the absence of some of the wilder choices in the past. Read Article Turner shortlist keeps the pot boiling
