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Dr. Martens expands into the UAE and Latin America

British footwear brand Dr. Martens is expanding its global presence with a new distribution partnership with Beside Group, marking its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market for the first time. Additionally, the brand has secured a deal to further its expansion into Latin America through a partnership with Crosby. In a statement, Dr....

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Club L’s founder on the importance of a secure identity in global expansion

Since its launch in 2018, Club L London has had to face an unlikely plethora of challenges in its pursuit of market share. Yet, its recent expansions, both in team and geographically, paint a different picture. And yes, while indeed challenged, the online fashion retailer has continued to grow in the backdrop of it all. What started out as a...

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Club L London launches UAE website

Womenswear label Club L London has debuted a new website dedicated to the Middle East to cater to the increased demand it has seen from shoppers in the region. The brand reported that its “accessible luxury” offering has seen a 57 percent rise in UAE trade in 2023 compared to the year prior. As such, owner of Club L, Katie Randev, said that the...

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Net-a-Porter launches localised site for Middle East

Leading luxury pureplayer Net-a-Porter has launched a localised site and app for the Middle Eastern market. The dual-language site will be available in both Arabic and English and will encompass local editorial content and product curation. Customers can shop curated edits in local currencies, as well as consult specialised personal shopping....

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International Apparel and Textile Fair Gears Up to Bring Forth Design & Innovation in the UAE with its November 2018 Edition

IATF, the industry’s biggest showcase platform in the MENA region, with more than 140 exhibitors from various countries around the world, is now selling its final spaces for its upcoming edition, which will be held from 12 – 14 November, 2018. Organized by Nihalani Events Management, IATF will bring together manufacturers and their agents along...

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Online spending to surge 40 percent in Middle East

Online spending in the Middle East is expected to grow 40 percent by 2020, with an estimated value of 41.5 billion dollars. The UAE and Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) has seen a surge in online shopping, and the UAE is expected to be a key market with a total market share of 53 percent across the GCC countries followed by Saudi Arabia at 14...

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UAE have highest apparel spending per capita: $785

Consumer spending in the UAE rose nine per cent last year and the emirate recorded highest clothing sales per capita in the world, according to last Kearney’s Retail Apparel Index.The report marks the highest clothing sales per capita in the world at $785 in 2010 and located it within the Gulf countries. AT Kearney analysts highlighted increased...

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Prada joins forces with UAE´s Al Tayer

The Italian house has signed a joint venture deal with UAE’s Al Tayer to distribute its luxury brands across the Gulf, namely in Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The fashion house known for its high-end shoes, bags and clothing said Wednesday the deal would roll out Prada and Miu Miu stores in Bahrain,...