Key factors impacting the GCC wealth management landscape have been rapid economic growth and commercial diversification; a younger demographic profile; a new demand for Shariah- compliant products; and changing cultural attitudes. Against this …

In April, the FDA for the first time proposed a set of regulations for e-cigarettes, including banning sales to minors and requiring health warning labels, as well as approving new products. The agency has said its proposal sets a foundation for …

It is believed that over 40 percent of goods (especially the heavily subsidized petroleum products and staple foods) are illegally smuggled to neighboring countries (mainly Colombia) where they can be sold at a much higher price. This has made many …

The New York Times is reporting that PayPal has brought in Dan Schulman to oversee the new direction, A former executive at American Express, Mr. Schulman helped introduce a prepaid card called Serve, expanding a brand historically synonymous with an …

We've seen how Wells Fargo & Co (or Wells Fargo) (WFC) does well in loans, especially auto loans. Yet the bank with historical ties to the western U.S. also offers a range of other retail financial products. Its extensive branch and community networks …

Bare mountains, vast stretches of empty roads with no cars except rundown bicycles, concrete buildings with many broken windows, store signs in all similar off-white fonts with few products on display, dark nights without electricity, and practically …

There are really significant new investments in Kenya's retail sector: new, very sophisticated products in terms of malls and developments and big new players coming in. “Westgate was a tragedy, there's no denying that. But people have cut through the …

… the quality-focused store is well pitched to meet the needs of more affluent São Paulo shoppers. Carrefour opened its first Express store at the end of August. Based round three 'circuits', it offers products for immediate consumption, daily top …

“There are two major factors driving economic growth and the demand for packaged goods in Africa –we are seeing that the African consumer, as he or she becomes more affluent, is increasingly demanding more sophisticated packaging,” Nampak chief …