Creative camouflage for empty retail spaces
Aesthetic blend of unoccupied retail units and busy shopping mall corridors
The gold souq in the Dubai Mall is...
Trends Small Business Retailers Must Not Ignore
The retail industry has greatly transformed in a period of just ten years. Moreover, the sector continues to evolve due to innovations in technology...
2015 Could See Two Apple Stores in UAE
Speculations that Apple is planning to open a retail store in the United Arab Emirates have been circulating over the past couple of years....
Dubai Duty Free Named World’s Top Airport Retailer
It turns out, travelers are most sought consumers, as the latest data shows that global duty free and travel retail sales last year increased...
Retail Rents in Abu Dhabi Remain Stable
Continuous growth in retail spending, derived from both the resident population and increased tourism levels, is supporting demand for additional retail space in Abu...
Retail Spaces in Shopping Malls Across Dubai Are Now More Affordable
During the past few years, it has become more affordable for retail operators and service providers to expand and open new branches. The commercial...
The Future of Shopping
With the advancement of technology into our everyday lives, more shoppers are turning to online stores and services. But physical retailers will not vanish,...
Carrefour Express stores rebranded to ‘Carrefour Market’ supermarkets
Two new Carrefour Market supermarkets opened, with two still to open in 2011 in the UAE
With a focus on fresh, high-quality produce, low prices,...
What Consumers Buy During Black Friday, Cyber Monday Sales
Retail bells are ringing, can you hear them? Chances are, you started hearing them weeks ago—and you’ll keep hearing them for the rest of...
UAE’s Growing Economic Potential
When the global financial crisis stroke a few years ago, like many countries and cities across the world, Dubai also felt the negative wave....
UAE Retail Malls: Positive Outlook Drives Expansion
The highly evolving retail market in UAE, not only has grown to be the first shopping destination in the region but it continues to...
Physical Stores Are Not Going Out of business, But Due for...
Brick-and-mortar stores will still play key role in the region’s future retail landscape
With the proliferation of smartphones and expanding internet connectivity across the region,...
Dubai is world’s second top hot spot for international retail
2012 edition of How Global is the Business of Retail
CBRE survey on global retail expansion revealed that Dubai ranked second most targeted city by...
A New Gold Souk Extension Crowns Dubai as The Jewellery Destination
Ithra Dubai, a leading real estate developer, and manager, fully owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, is pleased to announce the grand opening...
eCommerce Tracker: Most Popular Choice amongst Online Shoppers in UAE, KSA
Fresh research into attitudes and behavior towards e-commerce in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has found that 51% of UAE consumers and 52% of...
Future of Retail: Industry must invest for the long-term
Every year, the battle to survive as a brick-and-mortar retailer gets tougher. As consumer expectations heighten and ecommerce sales continue to rise, businesses too...
Luxury Spending Trends Remain Strong Despite Uncertainties
The value of Knight Frank’s Luxury Investment Index (KFLII) increased 7% in 2015. The Index, which tracks the performance of 10 investments of passion...
Ramadan Consumer Behaviour of MENA Residents
MENA residents stay in home-country and spend more during Ramadan
Majority claim their day-to-day lifestyle remains relatively unchanged
New study findings show the majority of residents...