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A refined sales technique: Top Down Selling

Top Down Selling is a sales technique, a state of mind, a mentality, and a lifestyle Learn more with an advanced sales course "Selling Skills...

First-ever Consumer-Friendliness Index Launched in Dubai

DED’s consumer-friendliness index promotes race for retail excellence and leadership Quarterly rating shows leading retailers competing in consumer satisfaction and pricing while annual index is...

‘Bareeq Excellence Award’ to recognise best practices in gold and jewellery...

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and the Dubai Municipality (DM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch the ‘Bareeq...

Dubai retail market still dominated by large...

Dubai retail market overview The retail market in Dubai continues to experience strong growth, supported by the overall optimism in the market, a growing number...

Online shopping set to make holiday history

Retailers could see record web traffic this year, according to Deloitte’s 31st annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends. Among the findings...

How smartphones will influence retail store sales

Smartphones will Influence US$689 Billion in Retail Store Sales by 2016 Deloitte defines the mobile influence factor in retail sales Mobile impact on store sales exceeds...

Middle East Retail Sector to Reach $682b by 2013

The Middle East retail industry will grow at a CAGR of around 13 percent during 2009-2013 to reach over $682 billion by 2013, Companies...

Dragon City opens for lease as Nakheel surges ahead with retail...

Dragon Mart extension brings 1.3 million sq ft of new shop and showroom space Nakheel’s newly-announced Dragon City mixed-use community in Dubai opens for lease...

Arabic to become main language across invoices, customer care services

Invoices, price tags and menu cards will have information in Arabic by end of year Call centres and reception desks will have Arabic...

Dubai Sees 179% Increase in DED Trader Licences in Q1 2020

‘DED Trader’ licence sees strong interest with online business and e-Commerce growing 5,353 DED Traders already conducting diverse businesses online and on social...

UAE Consumer Confidence rose in Q2 of 2016; Highest in MENA...

The United Arab Emirates’ second-quarter score reversed a four-point decline in the first quarter with a five-point increase to 109, making it highest in...

“The Age Of Focus” marks 26th year of the Retail Congress...

Celebrating its 26th year, the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R) is proud to organize the Retail Congress Middle East &...

Smart, Effortless Grocery Shopping Online

Online shopping is getting more and more popular, with digital hordes of customers buying electronics, toys, and clothes, but still, some items are traditionally...

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 –...

Shopping tips for Cyber Everyday, or Cyber Monday

Holiday shoppers don't need to wait until Cyber Monday to get online specials. Most of the "best Black Friday deals" are still available across...

Amazon’s Black Friday #1 Best Seller: Echo Dot

This year, Echo Dot has proved to be the most popular product in Amazon's Black Friday sale. Currently, the device is sold out, but...

Dubai Square Set to Become The City’s Largest Retail Destination

• Brings the best in high-end retail inspired by the world’s leading retail destinations to create a spectacular new gateway to global retail • Set...

UAE Retailers Set for Ramadan Boost

Ramadan is set to provide a boost for UAE retailers, with two in five (40%) consumers believing that Ramadan has the best offers and...