#Retail
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
The Salesforce’s ‘State of the Connected Customer Report’ reveals how trust, personalisation and digital-first experiences are central to customer needs
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
Network and Nayax’s solution allows customers to select a product or service and pay using a debit or credit card at unattended self-service payment kiosks
The two-level flagship IKEA store will be located in Lulu Group’s Oman Avenues Mall and feature a 394-seat restaurant with self-service kiosks
The consultant director and member of UAE Superbrands Council talks about the revival of brick and mortar stores, metaverse mania and other developments
The account provides customers competitive interest rates on their savings, cashback on all spends and a free noon VIP membership among other features
Etihad Guest members can now earn and spend their miles when shopping at participating merchants located at Abu Dhabi International Airport
GMG has acquired 18 hypermarket and supermarket locations in the UAE plus exclusive rights to expand Géant operations across the Middle East
The innovative solutions will be developed as part of the Future of Luxury Retail challenge by participating startups at Area 2071
The new rewards programme gives members a chance to earn between 0.5 per cent and five per cent in points for every transaction at participating brands or outlets online and in-store
Yas Mall is increasing its food and beverage and entertainment offerings by over 50 per cent, and introducing a dedicated home furnishing district