Are Millennials Resetting the Flavours of the F&B Industry?
There are plenty of stereotypes surrounding millennials. Their supposed fascination with avocados, reluctance to leave the family home, and obsession with social media have...
Retail industry in times of still struggling economies
The retail industry mechanism involves obtaining goods in large quantities directly from manufacturers or wholesalers and then reselling the products in smaller quantities to...
Most Profitable E-Commerce Sectors
Launching an online store has become a common practice for many businesses. Regardless of their size, growth rate, revenue and market niche, companies are...
Black Friday Online Spending Jumps 26% to $1.5 Billion in 2014
Black Friday Online Spending Surpassed $1 Billion in Desktop Spending Alone
Black Friday Jumps 26% to $1.5 Billion Pushing Season-to-Date Growth Rate to 15%
For the...
UAE Consumers Among the World’s Biggest Beauty Spenders
True beauty lies within. However, consumers in the UAE willingly spend on beauty and personal care products. Moreover, the country’s beauty market is one...
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...
Worldwide tablet sales continue to fall; Consumers bought more iPads
Worldwide tablet sales declined yet again in the fourth quarter of 2015 (4Q15) with 65.9 million units shipped, down -13.7% year over year, according...
Dubai closes down 8,894 social network accounts for peddling counterfeits
Accounts displaying counterfeits were found to have over 94.5 million followers
Round-the-clock vigil to eliminate counterfeiting and ensure electronic compliance
Part of safeguarding...
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...
Emirates Unveils Travel Store in Hong Kong, Its First in East...
Marks opening of the first Emirates Travel Store in the Far East region, with more stores planned across the airline's network.
Underscores airline’s approach to...
Abu Dhabi retail sector driven by young wealthy population
Abu Dhabi retail sector is looking ahead to brighter prospects, with anticipated solid increase in sales and a swathe of new shopping developments set...
Holiday 2012 Shopping Trends
The big holiday shopping already started! People attacked online retail stores on Black Friday and yesterday the the e-commerce platforms exploded with visitors, because...
Dubai Retail Market Slows, but Retailers Upbeat
Dubai retail market has witnessed a slow third quarter due to the Eid break and summer holidays. However, activity is expected to pick up...
First Amazon Physical Store to Open ahead 2014’s Holiday Season
The synergy between online shopping and brick-and-mortar stores is blending in the modern retail environment. The opening if the first Amazon Physical Store is just about...
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 –...
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...
COVID-19 Crisis Accelerates Shift to Online Retail
Over the past 20 years, e-commerce has steadily risen in size and reach. According to Statista’s Digital Market Outlook, more than 250 million Americans...
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...