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JC Penney, Foot Locker pounded as retail jitters resurface

Bloomberg After the strongest holiday-shopping season in more than a decade, investors have grown increasingly impatient with retailers that didn’t enjoy the good fortune. Shares of J.C. Penney Co. and Foot Locker Inc. tumbled in the wake of lukewarm results during the fourth quarter, which included the crucial Christmas season. The chains both posted weaker-than-expected comparable sales, a key benchmark. ...

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VP: No increase in UAE federal fees for 3 years

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, prioritises the socio-economic stability of citizens and residents. His Highness’ comments came as he chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting in ...

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Dubai, Bogota chambers keen to boost ties

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bogota Chamber of Commerce on the sidelines of the Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018, which will pave the way for stronger investment and trade ties between Dubai and the city-region of Bogota, Colombia. The MoU was signed by ...

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