Tuesday, October 18, 2016

World's largest indoor theme park opens in Dubai

(CNN)It's already home to the world's tallest buildings, biggest shopping malls and largest man-made islands. Now, Dubai can claim yet another superlative - the “world's largest indoor theme park.” IMG Worlds of Adventure, an amusement park that cost more than $1 billion dollars and took three years to build, opened its doors to the public […]


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Friday, September 30, 2016

World's largest indoor theme park opens in Dubai

(CNN)It's already home to the world's tallest buildings, biggest shopping malls and largest man-made islands. Now, Dubai can claim yet another superlative - the “world's largest indoor theme park.” IMG Worlds of Adventure, an amusement park that cost more than $1 billion dollars and took three years to build, opened its doors to the public […]


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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

This store is launching a 'slow shopping' service for a good reason

A shopper takes a seat during the 'slow shopping' service. Image: sainsburys LONDON Shopping isn't necessarily the most relaxing experience. But one UK supermarket will be slowing down the pace for two hours each day to help elderly customers and people with disabilities. SEE ALSO: British store launches 'quiet hour' for shoppers with autism Sainsburys […]


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Friday, September 23, 2016

Facebook steps in to prove the value of chatbots with Tommy Hilfiger

Here come the fashbots, and this time they might actually be useful. Facebooks seemingly half-baked chatbot platform soured many on the potential of conversation user interfaces. The first bots built by outside developers back in April were clumsy and more trouble than just using a website. So Facebooks Creative Shop is getting involved, working with […]


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Monday, September 12, 2016

Americas Oldest Mall Is Saved By Transforming It Into 48 Cozy Low-Cost Micro-Apartments

Ever wanted to be locked in a shopping mall when you were a kid? Well, now you can LIVE in one if you’re based in Rhode Island. The Arcade providence, America’s first indoor shopping mall that was build in 1828, has been repurposed into a residential structure with 48 low-cost micro-lofts since it fell into […]

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Friday, September 9, 2016

Q&A: Better banking for you – what is the plan?

Image copyright PA Some very big changes are now in the pipeline for the way people use their bank accounts and the way banks charge their customers. The aim is to help people save money by encouraging them to change their banks, especially if they are likely to go overdrawn. The plans come from the […]

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

This mall has a real-life Pokmon Go gym

A Pokmon Go gym inside the Colonie Center mall in Albany. Image: Colonie Center, Facebook With the Pokmon Go fever still shaking half the world, there’s bound to be plenty of trainers at any crowded place, and businesses can either fight it or embrace it. The Colonie Center mall in Albany has decided to make […]

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Afrinvest Makes New Appointments

Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, has announced the appointment of Elkin Pianim as a Director of the firm while Michael Chu’di Ejekam has been named a Director for its broker-dealer subsidiary, Afrinvest Securities Limited (ASL). A Ghanaian national, Pianim’s appointment, the firm stated, further reflects the pan-African outlook of Afrinvest, which also has Ms. Fatumata Soukouna, […]

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

From the Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog: Large Supermarkets Center on Africa

As a thought leader in Nigeria’s retail revolution, Michael Chu’di Ejekam watches the sector with a keen eye. As of late, many supermarket giants have turned their attention to Africa, hoping to become established and take advantage of the blossoming market. Out of the top 100 markets, Africa and the Middle East accounted for just […]

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

From the Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog: Top African Nations for Retail Development

Michael Chudi Ejekam is known for his work in the retail development sector throughout all of Africa. He has had a hand in numerous projects, often with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and his motherland of Nigeria. AT Kearney recently published its African Retail Development Index and rated countries based on various aspects, such as […]

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Monday, July 18, 2016

From the Michael Ejekam Blog: Succeeding in Nigerian Retail

Three Tips to Make Your Nigerian Retail Venture a Win Michael Ejekam has experience choosing the best retail ventures throughout Africa and America. His experiences have served him, the companies he has represented, and individual investors well. This has also helped Michael Ejekam become known as a thought leader in the Nigerian retail revolution, but […]

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog: Impact of Retail on Youth Employment

Through the years, Michael Chu’di Ejekam has had a hand in the development of several malls throughout Nigeria and Africa as a whole. These retail spaces aren’t just a sign of a growing economy, or even of improving lifestyles for people. For Nigeria’s unemployed young workers, they may be a sign of hope. This Michael […]

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Saturday, July 16, 2016

Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog: Emerging Commercial Real Estate Trends

Michael Chudi Ejekam has been active in the commercial real estate market both in Africa and in the United States. With a core focus on selecting strong real estate investments, he’s had a hand in the creation of millions of dollars in retail space. Naturally, the real estate market in Africa is different than that […]

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Friday, July 15, 2016

From the Michael Ejekam Blog: 3 Simple Ways to Go Green

Michael Ejekam was part of the team that brought Heritage Place to fruition. As Nigeria’s first green certified commercial building, it has paved the way for other buildings and raised the standards for commercial development. The building, itself, is sleek and modern, very much befitting of the busy commercial district it serves in Lagos and […]

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Thursday, July 14, 2016

From the Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog: New Lagos Mall Opened

Michael Chu’di Ejekam has been involved in the creation of several malls, including the Ikeja City Mall and the Jabi Lake Mall, as well as the Abuja and Accra Malls. These kinds of projects are always exciting, as they show that investors have faith in the economy and they bring jobs and growth to the […]

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

From the Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog: 7 Nigerian Retail Industry Facts

Michael Chudi Ejekam is an expert in Nigerian retail, investing, and commercial real estate. Presently, the growth of the retail revolution has slowed some, but it is still a very strong sector that is absolutely primed to take the country to the next level in the coming years. The Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog has gathered […]

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

From the Michael Ejekam Blog: 10 Fastest-Growing African Retailers

Being involved in commercial real estate and retail investments, Michael Ejekam is constantly watching the market to see which companies are performing well. While knowing which ones are profitable and are at the top help in knowing where to invest, watching companies as they climb the ladder is essential. This can give you keen insights […]

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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Michael Chu’di Ejekam Presentation At Broll Convention

Michael Chu’di Ejekam delivered a presentation on the Broll event titled “Retail Industry: 10 Years from Now”. Michael’s presentation focuses on Nigeria’s retail development and is aptly named “The next generation of malls in Nigeria – the same? or Adapt?”. Check this slideshare for more information.

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Sunday, July 3, 2016

Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog Presents: 5 Largest Retailers in Africa

As a thought leader in Africa’s retail revolution, Michael Chudi Ejekam constantly has eyes on how businesses throughout the region are doing. This enables him to keep a pulse on the industry and assess opportunities for growth, as well as offer advice to companies he consults, so that they may avoid the same pitfalls other […]

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Michael Chudi Ejekam Educates Public About Retail Trend Via New YouTube Channel

Expert retail developer and popular speaker, Michael Chudi Ejekam, releases new YouTube channel to share valuable insights and trends regarding retail development in Nigeria and beyond. Ejekam plans to share videos highlighting various retail establishments. To learn more visit: http://ift.tt/1OwDZVM New York, NY, United States – June 9, 2016 /PressCable/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, expert […]

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Shares Insights on $1Billion Longer-Life Private Equity

Michael Chudi Ejekam, commercial real estate expert shares his insights on the recent Wall Street Journal article on the Atlas Partners Longer-Life Private Equity Fund which raised one billion dollars. New York, NY, United States – May 26, 2016 /MarketersMedia/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, an expert private equity investor, provides insight on the emergence of […]

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Comments on Resilience of Shoprite’s Earnings in Nigeria

Michael Chudi Ejekam, Expert Retail Developer, Comments on Shoprite’s strategy to be successful in Nigeria’s emerging market. New York, NY, United states – May 3, 2016 /PressCable/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, a recognized authority in retail real estate investment, comments on the resilience of Shoprite’s Nigeria earnings despite foreign exchange controls and a sharp drop […]

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Michael Chudi Ejekam, Retail Developer, Extols Future of Pick N Pay in Nigeria

Expert retail developer, Michael Chudi Ejekam, praises the possibility of Pick N Pay and the future of the retail market in Nigeria and Sub Saharan Africa. New York, NY, United States – April 28, 2016 /PressCable/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, a recognized authority in retail real estate development, discusses a recent article about the planned […]

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