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GLOBAL RETAIL

TRANSFORMATION

CONTINUES

AT STEADY PACE IN 2018

– By IMAGES Retail Bureau

Whilst online and mobile commerce are expected to drive the majority of retail growth
across all sectors in 2018, international retailers are pursuing the integration of online and
offline channels to create the most convenient and efficient customer experience…

INITIATIVES BY DUBAI EXPORTS BOOST FOOD
TRADE WITH INDIA
Bilateral trade between India and Dubai has received a shot in the
arm after Dubai’s Department of Economic Development launched a
programme early this year to allow commercial disputes between the
trading entities of the two countries to be resolved quickly at minimal costs.
Th e initiative was the brainchild of Dubai Exports, the trade promotion
agency of the Department of Economic Development. Nicknamed ‘Buyer
Protection Programme’, this dispute resolution mechanism has been designed lou armor / Shutterstock.com
by the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP), as a pilot
project through Dubai Exports Overseas Trade Offi ce in India. Dubai Exports
already has six overseas trade offi ces in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Brazil, Russia
and Germany, in addition to India. In the months following the launch of the
MICHAEL KORS ADOPTS
FUR-FREE POLICY
Michael Kors, a global fashion
luxury group, has announced
that it will no longer use animal
fur in its products, with production
being phased out by the end of
December 2018.
“I am pleased to announce our
company’s commitment to no longer
programme, leading industry bodies and trade associations from India have lent use animal fur in our Michael Kors and
their support to this unique trade facilitation and dispute resolution platform. Jimmy Choo collections,” said John D.
CII, PHD Chamber of Commerce, FIFI, MSME, FICCI, FIEO, ECGC and leading Idol, the Company’s Chairman and
trade and professional associations, all of whom feel that the step by Dubai CEO. Idol added, “Th is decision marks a
Exports will go a long way in boosting trade between the two countries. new chapter as our company continues
Mohd. AL Kamali, Deputy CEO of Dubai Exports said,“Government entities to evolve its use of innovative materials.”
in Dubai are committed to see this platform fl ourish on the back of exemplary “Due to technological advances in
practices and greater effi ciencies.” It is expected that the historic trade relations fabrications, we now have the ability to
between the UAE and India are now set to enter a new phase of dynamic and create a luxe aesthetic using non-animal
sustainable engagement with the leadership in both countries determined fur,” said designer Michael Kors. Kors
to work closer on optimising their respective strengths. India is an important added, “We will showcase these new
partner of the Middle East market both in terms of exports and imports. India’s techniques in our upcoming runway
economic dynamism along with the size and diversity of tastes automatically show in February.”
make India a highly promising market.

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