Luxury brands must navigate technology and consumer forces to remain competitive
Global luxury brands should take advantage of evolving technological and consumer demands to help boost profits and remain competitive, according to the 2nd annual...
Ramadan Consumer Behaviour of MENA Residents
MENA residents stay in home-country and spend more during Ramadan
Majority claim their day-to-day lifestyle remains relatively unchanged
New study findings show the majority of residents...
World’s Biggest Apple Store to Open in Dubai
Yet another "world's biggest" attraction is set to highlight the importance of Dubai in international news. And this time, the "world's biggest" is not...
Two-thirds of UAE Consumers Are Willing to Buy Groceries Online
17% of UAE respondents say they are already ordering grocery products online for home delivery as at the Grocery & Gourmet Food store and...
Dragon City opens for lease as Nakheel surges ahead with retail...
Dragon Mart extension brings 1.3 million sq ft of new shop and showroom space
Nakheel’s newly-announced Dragon City mixed-use community in Dubai opens for lease...
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...
Downtown Dubai to become a retail city within the city
The world’s largest shopping mall with over 1,200 shops, numerous restaurants and diverse entertainment options is now expanding even further! The famous Dubai Mall...
Amazon to Shut Down Its Webstore Service?
One of most popular solutions for small merchants to enter the world of e-commerce is on its way out. Rumors surfaced this week that...
Why Are Dubai Consumer Prices Constantly on the Rise?
The inflation rate in Dubai has fallen in February, according to official data, along with the declining value of some foods and beverages. But...
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...
UAE 2nd Strongest M-Commerce Market, Young Consumers Lead
UAE is one of the strongest m-commerce markets in the world, according to the PayPal Mobile Research 2014/2015. Only China has recorded higher mobile...
Is E-Commerce Killing the Shopping Mall Culture?
Each year, Internet retailers report increasing sales while more and more shopping centers in the United States are closing up and experts are trying...
Consumers’ Revelation: Technology Helps Find Cheaper Products
Most web users today share a very positive attitude towards personal technology not only in regard to online shopping. Furthermore, according to a latest...
2015 Could See Two Apple Stores in UAE
Speculations that Apple is planning to open a retail store in the United Arab Emirates have been circulating over the past couple of years....
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 Posts Record Sales for 2014, Lags behind Seoul
Dubai International is clearly among the world’s busiest airports with its Duty Free registering yet another sales record. It announced sales in 2014 reached...
Most Searched Apparels in 2014 Set New Holiday Trends
2013's holiday season was dominated by searches for UGG boots, cross-body bags, Dr. Martens footwear and other apparels and accessories, which have enjoyed strong...
Google to rival Amazon’s e-commerce business
Google is preparing to rival Amazon's e-commerce business in 2015. According to the Wall Street Journal, the tech giant plans to team up with...