In the first half of 2022, the retail general category was up by 15 per cent from the same period in 2021
The first showroom is expected to open in November this year
The group opened a 12,000sq ft store at Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Mall last week, which signals its expansion strategy across the two markets
Studies show there is a 9 per cent higher increase in growth amongst agile businesses that connected their online, in-app and in-store payment channels compared to those that don’t
For the months of April and May, the value of point-of-sale transactions jumped by 16 per cent year-on-year to a total of SAR91.8bn across the kingdom as a whole
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In the Middle East, there are already clear signs of retailer demand, with a shift away from purely franchises to brand-owned stores
According to NielsenIQ, 68 per cent of UAE respondents felt they could find a brand that fits their exact needs if they looked hard enough
The new store houses multiple categories including indoor and outdoor furniture, kitchenware, bedding, lighting, rugs, accessories and more
Located in Dubai Hills, the French retail brand will offer food products and an exclusive range of home and beauty products
Cashback is a growing trend among retailers and consumers where the former gets increased revenue and latter some future savings
Kabir Lumba will lead as the new CEO for Landmark Retail
As part of the promotions, the shopping festival will include a grand sale three days ahead of Eid al-Adha on July 6, 7 and 8
Lenskart entered the region last year with the opening of its first store at Dubai Festival City Mall
Major retailers such as Géant, Grandiose, Carrefour are geared up to implement this by providing sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives
DP World and the China Commodity City Group, which manages the world’s largest wholesale market in China, partnered to build Yiwu market in Dubai
The 4,700sqm delivery station is the second largest in the country and provides same-day and next-day deliveries to customers
The 25th edition of this annual event will be held from July 1 to September 4, with a wide range of activities, sales, prizes and entertainment
GMG Sports’ senior vice president – Retail, tells Gulf Business about the brand’s entry into Southeast Asia and Egypt
Consumers in the UAE have the highest proportion of ‘quality appreciators’ and the lowest proportion of ‘cost-conscious’ consumers
Jones the Grocer has 24 stores and cafes across the Middle East. Yunib Siddiqui, the CEO spoke to Gulf Business about growing his food retail business
The Salesforce’s ‘State of the Connected Customer Report’ reveals how trust, personalisation and digital-first experiences are central to customer needs
The co-founder and CEO spoke to Gulf Business about the company’s recent expansion to Qatar and other key retail trends in the region
We look at some companies in the UAE that have championed a circular economy, while promoting sustainability and conscious consumerism
The survey was commissioned by Checkout.com and conducted by YouGov, polling over a 1000 UAE residents during May 19 and May 24, 2022
Offering commission-free transactions, Safqat will help suppliers connect with restaurants, caterers and grocery stores at the click of a button
According to GlobalData’s ranking, half of the top 25 global retailers reported more than 8 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue despite the pandemic
Waitrose will discount 25 fils from the total bill when customers bring one or more bags to shop with at store regardless of the bag material or brand
Major retailers in the UAE such as Carrefour, Spinneys and Lulu are geared up to implement this by providing sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives