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Posted: 08-08-2011
INTERNATIONAL. Kraft's recent announcement to split its operations into two publicly traded companies outlines a plan to create two different trading entities with distinct priorities and strengths. This is intended to help the company achieve the next stage of its ongoing restructuring process, since its acquisition of Cadbury in January 2010. Kraft is now bundling and spinning off its US Beverages, Cheese, Convenient Meals and Grocery segments, the non-snack categories in Canada and its foodservice operations, which are worth an estimated US$16 billion in sales in total. The larger of t
Posted: May 22, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. The luxury department store chain hired Goldman Sachs to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale, according to a source briefed on the matter.
Posted: May 21, 2013
UAE. Arqaam provides MENA's largest optical retail chain with M&A advisory services, as well as assistance in raising acquisition financing for the transaction.
Posted: May 17, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Workers' safety in Bangladesh could be improved if western retailers use NGOs to report on conditions, says Warwick Business School's Professor Michael Mol.
Posted: May 16, 2013
BAHRAIN. M&S continues to expand in Middle East with its 21st store in the MENA region opening at Bahrain City Centre shopping mall.
Posted: May 13, 2013
JORDAN. Significant minority equity stak in one of the largest producers of frozen and chilled food products in Jordan; First investment in Jordan by Carlyle.
Posted: May 12, 2013
UAE. First store opens in Sahara Center, Sharjah; PixelParc to open 10 more stores in the GCC region.
Posted: May 11, 2013
UAE. Supplier of food products has failed to honour LMAA (London Maritime Arbitrators Association) Awards against it, Reed Smith LLP said.
Posted: May 10, 2013
EGYPT. Egypt's inflation accelerated to 8.1%, pressuring the government as it seeks to conclude a US$4.8 billion IMF loan.
Posted: May 10, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Company outlines consistent business actions for its products, packaging and marketing.
Posted: May 2, 2013
UAE. MECSC and ICSC's role locally is to support, promote and develop the Shopping Centre industry in the MENA Region largely through advanced education programs.
Posted: May 1, 2013
UAE. Mobiles can play a valuable role in reducing the risk that "showrooming" poses to retailers; 13 % are interested in a "virtual" sales assistant.
Posted: May 1, 2013
BAHRAIN. The encompasses a 4-month intensive retail training course for new Bahraini recruits of AZADEA Group, one of the region's largest lifestyle and fashion retailers in the MENA region.
Posted: April 29, 2013
UAE. The investment was made at the height of the global financial crisis and served to recapitalize and strengthen Jawad Business Group's balance sheet.
Posted: April 24, 2013
UAE. Abu Dhabi has more than 0.8 million square metres of new retail space under development: Global shopping centre development grows 15%.
Posted: April 23, 2013
LEBANON. Highest footfall ever for a shopping mall opening in the Levant region.

MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT & ANALYSIS

date:Posted: May 22, 2013
iNTERNATIONAL. Control over Homs will enable al Assad to rapidly move forces from the north to the south to meet emerging rebel threats. It will also provide a key avenue of retreat to the Alawite coast in the event that he needs to flee Damascus.
date:Posted: May 22, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. A government that slaughters its people and maims a whole generation is not a government with whom to negotiate. It is nothing short of travesty that the Obama administration is still mired in the illusion that a political solution is possible.
date:Posted: May 22, 2013
UAE. MENA accounts for 6% of global smartphone shipments but less than 0.1% of mobile advertising; Regional companies are behind global trends allocating only 6%-7% of advertising on digital; Only 2%-3% of digital budget is allocated to mobile and tablet advertising.
UAE. MENA accounts for 6% of global smartphone shipments but less than 0.1% of mobile advertising; Regional companies are behind global trends allocating only 6%-7% of advertising on digital; Only 2%-3% of digital budget is allocated to mobile and tablet advertising.
INTERNATIONAL. Nothing new is coming online anytime soon and movement on developing renewable energy resources has been sadly inadequate. The idea that shale reservoirs will lead the US to energy independence will soon enough be recognized as unrealistic hype.



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