retail Archives

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Business

Iconic British luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason to open in Qatar

Over the last few years, Qatar’s booming retail sector has attracted a plethora of major merchants. Fortnum & Mason, one of London’s most prominent and prestigious department stores is opening…

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Business

The Blue Group 40 years of success

Founded in 1979, The Blue Group has enjoyed over 40 years of success. Initially established as a sports retailer, The Blue Group has grown to include a diverse number of…

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Qatar’s non-energy private sector on track for ‘full post-pandemic recovery’

Qatar is on track for a full post-pandemic recovery, according to survey data. Qatar’s non-energy private sector economy continued to expand towards the end of 2020, according to the November…

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Photos

Qatar’s opulent Al Hazm soft-opens to visitors

A few cafes have opened during the development's soft launch, which was on May 1. Al Hazm is expected to be fully up and running by the end of this year.

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Qatar residents can finally get mail delivered to their homes

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Paperema/Flickr After years of talking about it, Qatar’s state-run postal service has launched a new home delivery service for personal PO Box holders. This…

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News

Qatar to hold its first shopping festival next year

The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) said that the event is part of a strategy "to grow and diversify Qatar’s tourism offering, particularly in the area of family and urban entertainment."

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Business

Qatar ministry launches ‘shop with confidence’ mark for promotions

The yellow "shop with confidence" logo should be "clearly and prominently" displayed on all stores' posters and adverts to prove that the discounts have had the ministry stamp of approval.