
Delta Brands signs franchise deal with Bath & Body Works Israel
Israel’s Delta Brands has signed an exclusive franchise deal to set up and run the Bath & Body Works brand in the Middle Eastern country, according to a report published by the Jerusalem Post.

Natura &Co takes The Body Shop to Kenya
Natura &Co’s The Body Shop brand has entered the Kentan market, according to a report published by Capital FM.

Retail in 2022 – shopping around
After the ravages of 2020 and 2021, retailers could have been forgiven for hoping for a smoother ride at the start of 2022. Pandemic restrictions were lifted, IRL shopping was back and even travel was resuming. So far, so hopeful.

Christian Dior to launch into Egyptian market in 2024
Christian Dior is said to be set to launch into the Egyptian market sometime in Q4, 2024, with the Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir having a meeting with Jérôme Baudy, President of Christian Dior Couture Europe and the Middle East to discuss the development.

Shoprite to pull out of Congolese market
South African retailer, Shoprite has announced that it is closing its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a report published by Reuters.

Hermes cuts ribbon on dedicated beauty boutique in Saudi Arabia
Hermes has opened its first beauty boutique in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to a report published by Harpers Bazaar.

Unilever partners with Egyptian retail tech company Cartona
Unilever has partnered with Egyptian retail tech company Cartona in order to add more offerings to its base of base of retailers, suppliers and distributors.

L’Oréal Paris collaborates with Dubai Duty Free Group to launch pop-up promoting Midnight Serum launch
L’Oréal Paris has collaborated with the Dubai Duty Free Group (DDF) on a pop-up store, open during March, to promote the new launch of the Age Perfect Cell Renew Midnight Serum.

Russian shoppers look East after Western brand exodus
Brands from China, India, Iran and Turkey could soon enjoy a new found popularity among Russian consumers, according to a report published by Reuters, after a number of Western brands withdrew from the market.

Watsons expands into Middle East with new GCC stores
Watsons has made its first entry into Qatar at Doha Festival City. The AS Watson-owned retailer has opened a series of stores across the GCC, including locations in Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City, Mall of the Emirates and Al Wahda Mall in UAE, and Mall of Dhahra in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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