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...
Over 4.75 million visited Emaar leisure attractions in 2011
Emaar Retail LLC welcomed more than 4.75 million visitors to its varied attractions in Dubai during 2011, recording a growth of over 13 per cent
62% UAE Residents Shop Online
Digitalks, Middle East’s first digitally-focused conference series ended on a high note, with an impressive line-up of visitors and international participants tackling the most...
Global Consumer Products Report 2015: Riding out another year of economic...
The world’s 250 largest consumer products companies generated sales of nearly US $3.1 trillion in fiscal year 2013 (which encompasses fiscal years ended through...
Millennials Propel Rapid Growth of Second-Hand Luxury Goods Market in The...
The Middle East’s love for luxury is fuelling rapid growth in the second-hand luxury goods sector. Whilst the pandemic has resulted in reduced in-person...
Worldwide tablet sales continue to fall; Consumers bought more iPads
Worldwide tablet sales declined yet again in the fourth quarter of 2015 (4Q15) with 65.9 million units shipped, down -13.7% year over year, according...
Union Coop Launched ‘Drive Thru’ Shopping Service
Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE launched a new ‘drive-thru’ shopping service that allows consumers to shop from their vehicle, at...
Middle East Retail Sector to Reach $682b by 2013
The Middle East retail industry will grow at a CAGR of around 13 percent during 2009-2013 to reach over $682 billion by 2013, Companies...
2015 to Be Slow for Global Consumer Tech Spending
Consumer electronics have been increasingly successful at least until 2015, which will be slow, according to a prediction by the Consumer Electronics Association. Amidst...
Dubai Duty Free Named World’s Top Airport Retailer
It turns out, travelers are most sought consumers, as the latest data shows that global duty free and travel retail sales last year increased...
The Region’s First Check-Out Free Store Opens; AI Powered Carrefour City
Carrefour City+ offers customers a fast, seamless and contactless shopping experience.
From start to finish, the new store explores a holistic approach to Artificial Intelligence.
Customers...
Dubai’s MAF Accepts Crypto at 29 Shopping Malls, 13 Hotels in...
Leading shopping mall operator Majid Al Futtaim has partnered with Binance to accept cryptocurrencies at its malls and other properties. “Majid Al Futtaim is...
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),...
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...
The Future of Shopping
With the advancement of technology into our everyday lives, more shoppers are turning to online stores and services. But physical retailers will not vanish,...
Emaar Unveils ‘Dubai Square’ in Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar finalizes detailed designs for "Dubai Square," a future top retail and entertainment mall in Dubai Creek Harbour.
"Dubai Square" sets a new standard in...
e-Books Game-changer vs. Publishers, Libraries and Advertisers
Amazon Building the Future and Making the Rules
The Game Changer
Amazon.com first appeared in 1995 as an online bookstore and it quickly evolved into the...
Online shopping could be a ‘megatrend’ in the UAE
Retail gurus foresee e-commerce explosion
Industry leaders speaking at London Business School say the UAE retail sector could see an e-commerce explosion within the next...