In 1989, Sears Roebuck & Co. ruled America as its biggest retailer. It loomed over rivals from a perch high above Chicago, inside what was once the world’s tallest building—one bearing the company’s name. The fall from that height may finally be nearing an end. Over the course of almost three decades, the company experienced what industry observers described …

  DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Financial Market Company (DFM) announced its financial results for the first quarter of the year ending 31 March 2017, reporting a net profit of AED102.34 million, 19% increase compared to AED86 million during the corresponding period of 2016. The company’s total revenue has grown by 18% to AED149.34 million in Q1 of 2017 compared to …

  ABU DHABI / WAM An annual exhibition organised by the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council opened on Monday to showcase the innovative projects launched by Emirati women entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs from the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait are participating in the exhibition held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the …