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FMCG Retail & Distribution

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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 23, 2013
UAE. Purchases 25% minority stake owned by Carrefour Group for US$684 million; Operates 50 hypermarkets and 44 supermarkets under the Carrefour brand.
Posted: May 23, 2013
UAE. "We assess the proposed hybrid capital securities as having intermediate equity content, under our criteria," said Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
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.

MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT & ANALYSIS

date:Posted: May 25, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Oil exporters maintain healthy non-oil growth, oil importers see moderate recovery; Transition countries need resolute actions to maintain economic stability and promote inclusive growth.
date:Posted: May 24, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. A currency war is different from any other kind of conventional war in that the object is to kill oneself. The nation that succeeds in inflicting the most damage on its own citizens wins the war. The only real way to win is not to play.
date:Posted: May 23, 2013
UAE. Stock market indices racing ahead but GDP figures do not support the euphoria and commodity outflows fuel the rally; Is there too much liquidity in the banking system?
INTERNATIONAL. Oil exporters maintain healthy non-oil growth, oil importers see moderate recovery; Transition countries need resolute actions to maintain economic stability and promote inclusive growth.
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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