UAE consumer demand for color cosmetics expected to grow
The color cosmetics market in the United Arab Emirates is expected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 11 percent until 2020, according to a Euromonitor report. In recent years, the market has registered a CAGR of 8 percent, yet Euromonitor predicts that the...
Debenhams expands retail chain in Saudi Arabia
UK department store chain Debenhams is expanding with the opening of a new store in Saudi Arabia. The 1770 sq m store, located in Heraa International Mall, Jeddah will retail cosmetics as well as clothing and accessories for men, women and children. Debenham’s...
Fragrances accounted for 19.6% of Middle East & Africa beauty market in 2014, research reveals
Fragrances accounted for 19.6 percent of the Middle East and Africa's beauty and wellness market in 2014, according to figures published by Euromonitor International. The market had a retail value of US$5bn last year, and is expected to achieve a compound annual...
Tom Ford fragrance Noir Extreme launches at travel retail outlets across Europe and Middle East
Estée Lauder has released details of Noir Extreme, the latest men’s fragrance from Tom Ford, which launches this month at travel retail locations across Europe and the Middle East. Noir Extreme is inspired by a milky and aromatic Indian dessert called Kulfi, which...
French cosmetics brand Beauty Success expands to African markets
In an effort to strengthen its presence in Africa, French cosmetics brand Beauty Success has signed an agreement with Compagnie Française de l’Afrique Occidentale (CFAO) to support the brand in launching 20 new stores across sub-Saharan Africa. The new shops will be...
South African Airways and Tourvest launch new online shop
South African Airways has launched an online duty-free shop, which enables passengers to purchase goods at home and have items delivered directly to their seat on the plane. The Fly South African Airways (SAA) Duty Free online shop is operated by airline...
Ted Baker plans to open stores in North America and the Middle East
Ted Baker has announced plans to open new stores across North America and the Middle East, following a profitable year of trading. Total sales jumped 20.4% to £387.6 million, with retail sales up 18.4% to £306.9 million. In the UK and Europe sales rose 16.7% to £231.8...
Google uncovers rise of ecommerce among consumers in Africa
Consumers in Africa are increasingly turning to the Internet to research product purchases, data from Google South Africa reveals. Prior to purchasing goods, more and more consumers are querying prices online and researching where products and services can be...
Dubai surpasses Heathrow as busiest international passenger airport
Dubai International has overtaken Heathrow as the world’s busiest international passenger airport, handling 70.4 million passengers last year. The airport achieved a record number of passengers, up 6.1% on the previous year, despite major runway upgrades that limited...
Revlon extends partnership with Scorpio Worldwide in Middle East
Revlon has extended its distribution agreement with travel retail specialists Scorpio Worldwide, who will now manage the sale of its products in airports, duty-free shops and airlines across the Middle East. Revlon has partnered with the UK-based firm since 2012 to...
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