TROUBLED Brands

Slow Dubai mall sales threaten luxury shopping recovery

Revenues at the Mall of the Emirates were down as much as 50% for some labels in March, pointing to a broad pullback in discretionary spending

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Shoppers walk past a Dior store in the Dubai Mall

Faltering sales in Dubai are threatening a much-needed recovery for the luxury retail market, just as LVMH, Kering and Hermès prepare to report earnings.

Revenues at Mall of the Emirates were down 30-50% for some brands in...