Founded in 1893 in London by Alfred Dunhill, dunhill London is design-driven with style and purpose. With over 90 stores in 16 countries spanning London, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Dubai, dunhill is now in Amman. The opening in…
Improving economic conditions, increased tourism numbers and the launch of two major development projects are forecast to support growth in Abu Dhabi’s retail sector, especially within the food and beverages (F&B) segment. In late April it was announced that construction…
Bricks and mortar retailers must develop an online presence if they want to keep hold of customers that are steadily drifting online. A Study by the US National Retail Federation found that 59 percent of shoppers plan to make online…
Many believe the Internet is and will continue to be an open and democratic space. But the reality is that it’s increasingly dominated by a handful of companies that control our digital autonomy. By Zeid Nasser Each month, Facebook is…
Whether it’s buying a bus fare or an airline ticket, Egypt’s first and biggest e-payment firm Fawry handles around 1.5 million transactions daily. Fawry CEO Ashraf Sabry told Venture how he planned to convince even more merchants and consumers to make…
Souq.com, the region’s biggest online retailer, is reportedly planning to sell around a 30 percent stake that would give the company a valuation of at least $1.2 billion. The Dubai-based company has appointed Goldman Sachs to find potential buyers for…
While luxury goods sales remain sluggish in traditionally strong markets like Russia and China, demand for brands like Louis Vuitton and Bulgari look set to grow in the Middle East despite regional unrest, according to a recent Deloitte report. The…
The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance is building on its solid reputation to expand its retail and corporate business. Jordan’s banks are known for their resilience. The sector has been one of the main pillars that support the economy…
Some grocery stores in West Amman are charging up to 50 percent more for food staples than shops in other parts of the city, the National Society for Consumer Protection said. In a new report, the watchdog compared the prices of 44 food…
French oil giant Total is confident it can stay at the forefront of the far-reaching liberalization drive underway in Jordan’s fuel market. By Dina Al-Wakeel With the entrance of international companies like Total breaking the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company’s (JPRC)…