Bloomberg Next Plc raised its sales and profit outlook for the year, a rare bright spot in a season of woe for UK retailers struggling against soaring summer temperatures and the threat of Amazon.com Inc. The apparel chain had warned in August that a boost to summer sales in early summer would wane as the season dragged on. Instead, the ...

Bloomberg Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is exploring the sale of its retail portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter. The D.C.-based REIT is working with an adviser, which has contacted potential buyers, said the people, who asked not to be named because the information is private. The portfolio could fetch roughly $800 million, one of the people ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE will host the Interfaith Alliance Forum in the nation’s capital, Abu Dhabi on November 19-20, under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The announcement came during a press conference held at the Ministry of Interior ...