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Nike, Adidas bet big on World Cup football shirts and merch

The 2023 Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England kicks off on Sunday, August 20 at Stadium Australia, in Sydney

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Noon launches noon pay, its peer-to-peer payment system

noon Pay enables individuals to transfer money in the form of noon credits

Aldar hikes retail portfolio investment to $272m

Aldar increases investment in retail portfolio to $272m

The investment follows the completion of Yas Mall’s Dhs500m redevelopment plan

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UAE’s GMG opens first Monoprix Maison outlet outside France

The new outlet is located at Springs Souk Mall by EMAAR in Barsha Heights, Dubai

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Amazon GCC’s Stefano Martinelli on Prime Day and its highlights

Amazon GCC’s retail director tells us about the ecommerce giant’s strategy for Prime Day this year

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Prime Day deals: Amazon UAE reveals exclusive offers for Prime members on July 11-12

Prime members in the UAE can avail of free international shipping from Amazon US and UK via the Amazon.ae Global Store, with no minimum purchase during Prime Day

Régis Schultz, CEO of JD Sports (L) and Mohammad A. Baker, Deputy Chairman and CEO of GMG (R) at the signing of the franchise agreement _ image GMG

UAE’s GMG to bring JD Sports to the Middle East, signs franchise agreement

Under the terms of the 10-year agreement, GMG will open around 50 stores under the JD fascia by 2028, across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt

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Shopping festival: Sharjah Summer Promotions begins, up to 75% in discounts

Considered one of the key events in Sharjah’s annual retail calendar, the 65-day shopping festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year

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Insights: Leveraging the ‘omni’ experience

Seven tips to leverage omnichannel retail in the Middle East

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Sharjah’s Eid Al Adha Mega Sales Fair 2023 returns; discounts up to 70-80% on offer

The fair is open from 11am to 11pm at the Expo Centre Sharjah

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Emirates Flight Catering, GMG ink deal to provide ready-to-go meals

The meals will be prepared based on a menu curated by Emirates Flight Catering chefs

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Majid Al Futtaim, Tabby to introduce flexible payment solutions

The collaboration will further enable customers to better manage their spending and make purchases more conveniently both in-store and online

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Xpressions Style presents ‘Back to Home’ warehouse sale

The sale will feature products including cosmetics, fragrances, skincare essentials, haircare items and fashion accessories

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Insights: Customer engagement platforms are key to brand loyalty

Here’s how Middle Eastern brands can leverage AI-driven customer engagement platforms to build loyalty and conversion during challenging conditions

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Dubai Summer Surprises 2023 starts this month: Know the dates and what’s on offer

Spending summer in Dubai got a whole lot more fun with Dubai Summer Surprises 2023 starting this month

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Dubai’s DET hosts year’s first ‘City Briefing’, key tourism milestones highlighted

The event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, highlighted the crucial role assigned to the city’s tourism sector in driving the success of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33

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Cover feature: DAMAC Group’s Ali Sajwani on the company’s journey of transformation

The group’s managing director – operations and technology shares the next chapter of growth planned for the Dubai-based conglomerate 

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Now pay for groceries using facial recognition at Astra Tech’s new B Store

Astra Tech has launched its first autonomous shopping store in Abu Dhabi’s Sky Tower, which operates solely using artificial intelligence

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Beyond gifting: The hidden benefits of gift cards

Gift cards have grown into a form of branded currency – encompassing a variety of physical or digital payment methods

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Saudi wealth fund PIF to acquire 30% stake in Tamimi Markets

The deal is aimed at supporting Tamimi Markets’ growth plans including a potential initial public offering

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Dubai’s Landmark Group founder Micky Jagtiani passes away

A constant innovator, the Indian billionaire created and led more than 27 diverse brand concepts

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Dubai’s 3 Day Super Sale is back, with discounts up to 90% up for grabs

The three-day super sale (3DSS) will run from May 26 to 28

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Alan’s corner: The tipping point

A strategic offering of in-store and online shopping experiences can help retailers stay relevant in current times

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Emaar records net profit rise of 43% to Dhs3.2bn for Q1 2023

Emaar’s group property sales reached Dhs9.2bn, an 11 per cent increase compared to Q1 2022

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Apparel Group expands presence in Kuwait with 12 new store openings

The line-up of stores feature brands such as Birkenstock, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Dune London, Levi’s, The Children’s Place, Steve Madden, among others

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Emirati brand Carter & White raises Dhs40m in Series A funding

The funding will be invested to attract a new segment in regional retail markets including UAE, Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries and eventually Europe

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Total e-commerce market value in MENA region to surpass $57bn by 2026

The MENA region’s total e-commerce market size reached $37bn in 2022, with a double-digit growth rate from 2021

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Revealed: Here’s what consumers in the UAE spent their money on in 2022

Majid Al Futtaim’s latest ‘State of the UAE Retail Economy’ Q4 report, revealed that e-commerce sales continued their strong upward trajectory, more than doubling to $6bn in 2022 from $2.6bn in 2019

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Global, regional retail giants converge on Dubai for The Retail Summit

The summit supports international brands looking to either establish an in-market presence or sell via cross-border ecommerce to the UAE

GMG's new Africa HQ in District 5, Cairo

UAE’s GMG opens new office in District 5, Cairo

By 2025, GMG aims to double its global workforce through acquisitions, developing fresh concepts and entering new geographies