Businesses will have to go beyond the traditional norms today if they want to keep their customers engaged tomorrow
The MD of L’Oréal Middle East talks about transformative trends, Beauty tech, sustainability and the future of beauty
Although online shopping is extremely convenient, consumers should always be alert when looking for the top offers
Chargebacks are among the biggest issues facing merchants today
The industry is expected to further grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7 per cent by 2026, says Alpen Capital’s latest retail sector report
The company’s market capitalisation at listing is expected to be between $3.56bn and $3.62bn
According to Google’s internal data, Black Friday sales are most sought after by consumers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, compared to Brazil, the UK and the US
Popular UK-based food and coffee chain opens at Al Hamra Tower, in partnership with Kuwait-based franchise group One PM
The proceeds will be used by Zid to expand into new markets in Saudi Arabia and in the region
In an exclusive interview, chairman and founder of Ghassan Aboud Group explains why success is only sustainable if it is inclusive
The company set the final offer price at $26.6 a share, raising $710m after a book-building process for institutional investors
The theme of the Danube Home e-catalogue this year is ‘From Dream to Reality’ showcasing well-curated products for all kinds of outdoor spaces
Evermore’s boutique is now open in the new Deira gold souq extension in Dubai
Founded by Sophie Hill, Threads Styling offers a social-first personal shopping service through social platforms and chat-based commerce
Carrefour has partnered with Merge, an IT company to launch simultaneous sign language interpretation in its stores
More than ever, consumers now want fast, on-time and flexible delivery solutions, with the option of easy returns
UAE will commemorate Saudi Arabia’s 92nd National Day with an extensive programme of celebrations from September 23 to 26
Customers can select from more than 40,000 products at the store’s self-service terminals
SHAREPay enables members to link up to 10 existing debit/ credit cards to a single digital card, enabling seamless instant earning and burning of SHARE points
Residents and visitors can avail the final sale of DSS offers from September 2 to 4
Alabbar’s investment vehicle, Symphony Global will acquire a 3.2 per cent stake of YNAP’s share capital, while Farfetch will take 47.5 per cent
Dubuy.com connects 10,000 registered customers to 2,000 registered vendors and facilitates the trade of 1.4 million products on a daily basis
Majid Al Futtaim – Properties’ revenue rose 51 per cent to Dhs2.4bn, while EBITDA was up 27 per cent to Dhs1.4bn
Emaar’s hospitality division saw its revenue grow by 64 per cent compared to H1 2021, reflecting the tourism sector’s robust post-pandemic recovery
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
Ykone is an influencer marketing agency focused on travel, beauty, fashion and luxury brands
In the Middle East, there are already clear signs of retailer demand, with a shift away from purely franchises to brand-owned stores
Kabir Lumba will lead as the new CEO for Landmark Retail
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