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FitFlop opens largest store in the Middle East

UK-based ergonomic and wellness footwear brand FitFlop is continuing its international expansion in key strategic markets with the opening of its largest retail space in the Middle East to date. The store in Abu Dhabi is the latest launch in the brand’s elevated, global retail programme, building on the existing 145 standalone FitFlop stores...

Retail

Amazon plans for Abu Dhabi fulfillment center by 2024

Reuters has reported that Amazon has plans to open a fulfillment center in Abu Dhabi for 2024. Amazon has entered a partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office to establish the fulfillment center, which will be built in accordance with the company’s carbon reduction strategies. The new fulfillment center is expected to create thousands of jobs...

Fashion Featured

At New York Fashion Week, hijabs top looks fit for royalty

In just two seasons, Indonesian Muslim designer Anniesa Hasibuan has made the hijab her trademark -- and dazzled New York fashion week's catwalk this week by styling it with flowing, iridescent gowns fit for a princess. Like in her New York show last fall -- which cemented her status as a rising star -- all of the models who showcased Hasibuan's...

Fashion

House of Fraser opens first international flagship

House of Fraser is expanding in the Middle East and has opened its first flagship outside of the UK. It's new 100,000 square foot department store will open in Abu Dhabi's World Trade Center over four stories this weekend. In collaboration with its franchise partner Retail Arabia International the company is hoping to further develop and expand...

Fashion

World's largest duty free mall to open in China

The world's largest duty free mall is to open in Southern China's resort city Sanya. The 70,000 square meter shopping destination is due to open next year said Chen Guoqiang, the assistant general manager of the China Duty Free Group, the operator of the project. Chen said the project will combine the duty-free shop with other services with an...