Top 10 Global Consumer Trends 2021
Global market research company Euromonitor International reveals the trends that will define consumer behavior and influence business strategies this year in a new report,...
Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle launches ‘THAT’ at Mall of the Emirates
New offering provides the very latest curated fashion, Art, fitness, beauty and grooming experiences as well as a range of services
The pioneering concept store...
E-Commerce Sales to Rise to Dh100b by 2022
Dubai Customs plays a major role in supporting Dubai strategy, which sees Dubai as the world’s capital of the new economy. This is done...
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...
Carrefour Reveals Predicted Top Sellers during Carrefour Friday Promotions
Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, has revealed its predictions for the most sought-after products during it’s “Carrefour Friday” promotion —...
Consumers Gear Up for a Festive Season Like No Other
The global retail sector is in an unprecedented state of flux and as the end of the year approaches, Nielsen Global Connect predicts that...
2021 Dubai Retail Calendar Set To Boost The City’s Economic and...
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced details of its comprehensive 2021 Dubai Retail Calendar, with citywide events, activations and experiences set to...
Dubai Economy, noon.com Create Online Programme to Support Emirati DED Trader...
Dubai Economy has partnered with noon.com, the region’s leading homegrown digital marketplace, to connect local startups that have a Dubai Economy’s DED Trader license...
Silicon Central Set to Transform Shopping into an Experience
Line Investments & Property LLC (LIP) reiterates leading position as the preferred investment and property management company for the retail sector with a focus...
Dubai Sees Pronounced Uptick in Demand for Retail Units
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has noted a substantial surge in demand for its 700+ retail units across its communities...
Emaar Tells Retailers: “Now Is The Time To Be Bold”
Emaar Chairman Mohamed Alabbar tells retailers to “be bold” as the UAE gradually comes out of the COVID-19 crisis.
In a special virtual conference call...
Union Coop Launched ‘Drive Thru’ Shopping Service
Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE launched a new ‘drive-thru’ shopping service that allows consumers to shop from their vehicle, at...
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...
Retail Reels from Covid-19 – Sharp Decline in Sales; Online Groceries...
Online groceries sales surge 40%, luxury and fashion sales down by 50%
KPMG Lower Gulf’s latest report, ‘Navigating the pandemic,’ has revealed a mixed...
Dubai’s Malls Migrate Online amid Covid-19 Shutdown
In mid-April The Dubai Mall, the largest retail space in the UAE, announced the launch of its own virtual store on the Gulf e-commerce...
Dubai’s First In-store Hydroponic Farm Offers Fresh and Sustainable Foods
Hydroponic farming uses 90% less water and space, reducing the carbon footprint of food production
16 fresh leafy greens and herbs grown in...
Nakheel Shopping Malls Reopen for Business
Nakheel Malls is pulling out all the stops to ensure customer, staff and tenant safety and wellbeing as it prepares to reopen Nakheel Mall,...
UAE Retail Response on COVID-19: Seek More Government Support to Open...
· The survey reports the level of impact and possible future of over 150 retailer brands who have presence across all the emirates of...