Asia Pacific’s Top 500 Retailers Reach $1 Trillion in Sales in...
Asia Pacific's top 500 retailers grew by 5.4% in current value terms in 2012 to top $1 trillion in sales, compared to 11% growth in...
Saint Laurent Opens New Boutique at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Saint Laurent has opened a newly redesigned boutique at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, enhancing the customer experience and adding to...
Smartphone Shoppers Help Make Retailers’ Registers Jingle this Season
68 percent of smartphone owners plan to use their devices for holiday shopping.
48 percent of shoppers plan to use social media as part of...
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...
Dubai to Certify E-commerce Websites
Dubai Economy has launched a new initiative to certify e-commerce websites as part of its efforts to protect consumers, resolve their complaints, and ensure...
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...
Prices and digitalization: “Racing a carriage against a car”
In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), digitalization strongly influences how consumers spend their time and access products and services. While many companies acknowledge the...
‘Consumer Friendly Standards’ to improve relations between traders and consumers
First-of-its-kind standards in the region will be announced in Q1 2019 itself
Open to all businesses in Dubai; submissions will be received online
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UAE Ranks 27th Most Preferred Market for Retailers
Despite of increasing costs and uncertain economic conditions, global retailers are still focusing on international expansion, according to a new survey. While the report...
Spoilt for Choice: Amazon Prime Wardrobe Lets You Try Before You...
Amazon Prime Wardrobe is a new fashion platform that looks similar to other wardrobe subscription services, but its advantage is that it is tightly...
Be Amazed! Experience Interactive Mirror – The Future of Retail Business
One of the most innovative business solutions will be uncovered by Panasonic during GITEX 2015, in unison with the expo's theme ‘Be Amazed –...
My City Centre Masdar on track to open in Q2 of...
Majid Al Futtaim’s first shopping mall in the capital will bring a tailored retail and leisure experience closer to home for the fast-growing Masdar City community
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is set to open its...
Who is the Mobile Shopper Today
Today, smartphones and tablet PCs are used for communication, information, entertainment and work. In addition, a rising number of people are using mobile devices...
Smart Retailers Stock Up Early For The Holiday Season
It is still summer and the mood is vacation-like. Either because of the heat or the holiday daydreaming, during this season, people tend to...
What NOT to Buy on Black Friday
Bargain shoppers, style hunters, tech freaks and parents are now making plans for the busiest shopping day of the year, Black Friday. But not...
Love is in the Details: UAE Consumers Plan Ahead for Valentine’s...
Annual study from Mastercard indicates the majority of gift purchases take place three days before February 14, and highlights a growing preference for...
62% UAE Residents Shop Online
Digitalks, Middle East’s first digitally-focused conference series ended on a high note, with an impressive line-up of visitors and international participants tackling the most...
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...