Market Chatter: Swiss Chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli Said to Scrap Dubai Flagship Store Plan

MT Newswires · 1d ago
10:59 AM EDT, 09/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Lindt & Sprüngli (LISN.SW, LISP.SW) abandoned plans to build a flagship store in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, amid worries over the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday, citing a statement from the Swiss chocolate maker. The project would have functioned as a museum and retail shop, the news outlet noted. Lindt did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)