More than 20% aiming to open 30 stores or more in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by the end of the year and nearly 75% aiming to open five or more stores. Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and the UK are top targets in 2013 and 40% of retailers plan to increase online shopping capability.
Now in its fourth year, CBRE’s annual research report – How Active are Retailers in EMEA? – examines the expansion plans of 100 leading retailers across Europe and the Middle East. This year’s survey explores the markets that retailers are targeting in 2013 and the number of stores they are looking to open in each market.
Watsons to open 20 new stores in the GCC
In 2020, global health & beauty retailer AS Watson Group signed its
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For decades, Haldiram’s built deep recall across the UAE through its packaged
When House of Habanero opened its first physical location at Alserkal Avenue
Union Coop has completed a significant expansion of its Hatta Souq branch,
Saudi Arabia is set to welcome U.S. food exporters this week, as
Majid Al Futtaim has officially entered the discount retail segment with the
As convenience increasingly becomes currency in the region’s grocery landscape, Union Coop
As wellness becomes a lifestyle in the UAE, the grocery aisle is
Grandiose, one of the leading grocery retailers in the UAE with a
With shifting consumer behaviour, rising cost pressures, regulatory changes, and rapid digitization,
Union Coop’s blend of retail expansion, digital innovation, and community focus is
Abu Dhabi-based MAIR Group has marked a pivotal stage in its transformation
In a move that blurs the line between shopping and investing, Apparel
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Finding the treasure chest of opportunities needs years of journeying through the
How is the food service industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The fusion of global and local trends will support the fashion industry
Numerous homegrown brands from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are spreading wings
How is the retail industry adapting to rapidly changing consumer behaviour –
While it may not reach the heights of 20-25% penetration, the e-commerce
With coffee being a preferred beverage, the GCC coffee industry has seen
Forty-four percent of TikTok users in the GCC buy something to fit
A frictionless omnichannel experience which is predictive, value-focused, and highly personalised is
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