Tag: Retail
Ramadan Profile: Al Islami Foods
Ramadan is a time of reflection, a time for corporate cultures and entities to epitomize the religious significance of the Holy Month. Al Islami Foods displays its understanding of this philosophy by fulfilling its religious obligations and commitments to its employees as well as to its customers.
Ajmal Perfumes: From Humble Scents to an Emerging Brand
The art of perfumery is an ancient one, born out of human desire to create a good feeling and pleasant environment. Perfumes are an epitome of refinement, a pleasing personality, and have significant impacts on the body and mind. They also have a special place in the Islamic and Arab heritage. With nearly 60 years [...]
Top 100 Companies of the Muslim World: 2010 DS100 Ranking
See the full DS100™ list. The 2010 DS100 ranking, which is based on companies’ fiscal year ended on or before June 2010, fully captures the impact of the 2008/2009 global financial crisis.
2010 DS100 Summary: Companies Absorb Financial Crisis Shock
The 7th Annual DS100 continues to benchmark the corporate environment of the 57 OIC (Organization of Islamic Conference) member countries.
Egypt based SEKEM Group – Proving Profitable Social Development Model
Egypt based SEKEM Group is a unique model of an organization which combines commercial success with social development. This outstanding combination has led to its sustainability and growth over 30 years to be a market leader of organic products and phyto-pharmaceuticals with a growing international presence. In 2005, SEKEM Group’s revenues were estimated at USD [...]
Consumer Brands of the Top 100 Companies in the Muslim World (2007)
This report showcases a selection of the most prominent consumer facing brands of the 2007 Top 100 Companies in the Muslim World. (Please view the latest 2010 report here) A variety of prominent global brand value rankings have repeatedly shown the tremendous sustainable income brands deliver. For example, InterBrand, which evaluates brands much like analysts [...]
A Beacon of Corporate Social Responsibility: Abdul Latif Jameel Co.
Usually channelling funds into non-profit alliances or activities goes against profit maximization norms. However, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is fast becoming a necessity in today’s global economy and has proven to have positive effects on the contributing company as well as the local community. Saudi Arabia based, Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) Group of companies is [...]
Marketing Strategy of Mydin – a Hypermarket from Malaysia
Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (Mydin) first established its presence in the Klang Valley of Kuala Lumpur (KL) through their 2 emporiums in the early 80s. They sold mostly economically-priced clothes and Muslim prayer equipment and apparel. Today, the outlets are nicknamed “KL’s best kept secrets” and have diversified their product lines offering a wide range [...]
Mergers and Acquisitions: The Rationale and Benefits
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often referred to as a single term. Though there are more similarities in them than there are differences, the main factor distinguishing the two is the companies’ willingness for the M&A to take place. A merger happens when two companies decide on joining forces in their respective fields of business [...]
Al Islami Foods – Taking “Halal” to New Heights
Conferred the “Best Halal Food” accolade at the 2010 inaugural Gulfood Awards and voted by The Superbrands Council of UAE (United Arab Emirates) as a 2010 “Super brand,” Al Islami Foods has already become the first truly regional Halal Brand. A UAE based private company, Al Islami has also been recognized as one of the [...]
