Middle East retail channel remains confident

Retail survey shows sales stabilising Financial Times By Sarah O'Connor, Economics Reporter Retail sales have stabilised this month, according to a trade association survey, but they remain too weak to suggest consumers are finally shaking off their financial gloom. The CBI business lobby's monthly ... See all stories on this topic »

Alliance Data Signs Multi-Year Renewal Agreement With Luxury Goods Retailer ... MarketWatch (press release) Alliance Data is privileged to continue this partnership, leveraging our extensive promotional financing and cross-channel marketing expertise to help the company continue its growth," said Melisa Miller, president of Retail Services for Alliance Data. See all stories on this topic »

Robert Graham to Open New Retail Store at the Mall at Short Hills in Short ... MarketWatch (press release) NEW YORK, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Robert Graham today announced that it has signed a new lease agreement to open a branded retail store showcasing the full Robert Graham collection in The Mall at Short Hills, New Jersey's preeminent ... See all stories on this topic »

Middle East retail channel remains confident Channel EMEA by Stuart Wilson, Tuesday 27 March 2012 The Middle East Retail Academy (MERA) Monthly Monitor Report (MMR) for February 2012 showed a slide in sales in the region's ICT and consumer electronics (CE) retail channel as promotional periods – including ... See all stories on this topic » Channel EMEA

Oncam Global and ClickIt, Inc. Form an Exciting Partnership to Enhance Retail ... MarketWatch (press release) BOSTON, Mar 27, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Security-solutions provider Oncam Global has announced a partnership with ClickIt Inc., which will deliver an innovative, market-leading security solution for the retail market. US-based ClickIt currently ... See all stories on this topic »

TABLE-UK retail sales balance improves in March - CBI London South East ibutive Trades survey of the retail sector on Tuesday. Following is a table of results (percentage balances -- difference between number replying positively and negatively to questions): The survey was conducted between Feb. See all stories on this topic »

Police Blotter: Retail Fraud, Missing Yorkshire Terrier Patch.com Jen Anesi A 26-year-old Detroit resident was arrested and cited for second-degree retail fraud Sunday after being spotted by a loss prevention agent at Old Navy who said she walked out of the store after placing about $150 worth of merchandise in a ... See all stories on this topic »

SBI hikes retail term deposit interest rates Myiris.com State Bank of India (SBI) has announced Tuesday a hike in the retail term deposit rates with effect from Mar. 28, 2012. India`s largest lender announced 100 bps increase on 7-90 days and 181-240 days term deposits. Meanwhile, it announced 75 bps and 25 ... See all stories on this topic »

Caltex out: Chevron's exit from Pakistan may benefit other players The Express Tribune On March 13, Businessweek reported that the US-based Chevron announced in its global analyst briefing that it may be exiting the retail oil business in three markets: Australia, Egypt and Pakistan. The company did not offer much in terms of details, ... See all stories on this topic » The Express Tribune

Revionics and Planalytics Enhance Weather-Driven Demand Intelligence Pricing ... MarketWatch (press release) ROSEVILLE, Calif., Mar 27, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Revionics, Inc., the leading provider of retail life cycle price optimization solutions which are optimizing 30000+ retail stores weekly, and its partner, Planalytics Inc., the singular global source ... See all stories on this topic »

Innovative property transaction integrates Design Square into Brooklyn Mall ... SA Commercial Prop News Brooklyn Mall's diverse retail will now be complemented by the stylish dining of Design Square and its superior décor offering. The shopping will come together with the food and leisure area, creating an improved overall retail experience at Brooklyn ... See all stories on this topic »

Countrywide Strikes by Indian Jewelry Retailers Over Excise Duty Proposal IDEX Online (IDEX Online News) - The Indian jewelry retail sector has been outraged over the recently announced budget proposals that have called for a 1 percent excise duty on all unbranded jewelry. Until now, only branded jewelry has had to pay this duty. See all stories on this topic »

China Travel Retail event announces new dates and venue DFNIonline.com Media company Ink and events organiser GIS Events have changed the dates for the first China Travel Retail (CTR) conference and exhibition in Shanghai. The event, previously scheduled to take place in April, will happen at the Marriott Shanghai City ... See all stories on this topic »