UAE Loves to Say It with Flowers on Valentine’s Day
Overall spend on flowers in the UAE has increased by 146% vs. 2015 with the number of transactions increasing by 158%
Consumers in the UAE...
Do We Really Buy Top-rated Deals Online? New Research May Surprises
Anyone who shops online is familiar with those top-rated deals, products or services that rise to the top of their search on e-commerce intermediary...
How To Engage With Socially Conscious Consumers
Consumers around the world are interested in companies, such as for example Qatar Airways, that have implemented programs to give back to society, and...
Online shopping season heats up
Christmas is nearly two months away, but holiday shopping season has already begun. This year, retailers are starting their sales earlier than ever, so...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
10 Most Clicked-through Products during Black Friday 2015
People want bigger TVs, mobile apps and cleaner teeth
The 2015's Black Friday sale is officially over and the sales numbers we saw look rather...
Why Are Dubai Consumer Prices Constantly on the Rise?
The inflation rate in Dubai has fallen in February, according to official data, along with the declining value of some foods and beverages. But...
Consumer Electronics to Boost UAE’s Retail Sector
A recent report predicts that UAE’s retail sector will register a growth in the following months. According to the United Arab Emirates Retail Report...
Dubai Duty Free’s ten month sales up by 16%
Dubai Duty Free is looking to achieve double digit sales growth for the year as sales up to the end of October reached an...
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 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...
Amazon Kicks Off Holiday Deals Season Today
In October is still a little bit too early for holiday shopping, but the largest online retailer just announced early access to many deals...
Fashion experts laud Dubai’s ‘incredible art in retailing’
The ‘incredible art in retailing’ set by Dubai and a focus on promoting new talent through initiatives such as Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience (VFDE),...