The death toll from a fire at a shopping plaza in Karachi, Pakistan, is expected to rise after the discovery of body parts believed to belong to over a dozen people, officials said Wednesday. Karachi Shopping Plaza Fire Searchers reached a shop within Gul Plaza in Karachi where many had sought refuge during Saturday’s blaze. … Read more
A massive fire swept through a multistory shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, late Saturday, killing at least three people and injuring about a dozen others, according to police and rescue officials. Karachi Mall Fire Kills At Least Three Firefighters and rescue workers responded to Gul Plaza shortly after 10 p.m. local time after receiving reports … Read more
A subtle shift is underway in the retail sector. While holiday sales are still climbing – up 4.2% according to recent Visa data – the rate of growth is demonstrably slower than last year. This isn’t a sign of impending doom, but a critical inflection point. The era of simply relying on increased consumer spending … Read more