Dubai Fashion Sector Trade Grows 8%
Dubai’s trade in fragrance, beauty and fashion-related products reached AED 206 billion in 2013, a rise of 8% from 2012, according to a new...
What people shop for online in UAE?
Travel and entertainment categories lead the way in online shopping in the UAE
In a recent online survey conducted by Nielsen, nine out of 10...
LEGO New Releases Top Sellers
LEGO has been around for more than 80 years and has become the most recognizable toy brand around the world. Now, the most recent...
In-Store Shopping Preferred in the Middle East
Although e-commerce is growing, traditional brick-and-mortar shops are still dominating the retail industry around the world. And the Middle East is no exception –...
Dubai Mall to become larger by adding 1 million sq ft
Further builds on The Dubai Mall’s success as the most-visited shopping and leisure destination in the world
The Dubai Mall new expansion to draw on advanced...
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...
Amazon Prime Day Would Generate About $1 Billion Sales
Amazon's annual Prime Day is turning into one of the biggest shopping events of the year. Only AliBaba's 11.11 Singles Day topped last year's...
Retail Reels from Covid-19 – Sharp Decline in Sales; Online Groceries...
Online groceries sales surge 40%, luxury and fashion sales down by 50%
KPMG Lower Gulf’s latest report, ‘Navigating the pandemic,’ has revealed a mixed...
How to Survive Disruption in Restaurant Industry
Views of the restaurant industry were at their highest in 2017, according to Gallup analytics, with 72% of respondents to the survey rating the...
Emaar Tells Retailers: “Now Is The Time To Be Bold”
Emaar Chairman Mohamed Alabbar tells retailers to “be bold” as the UAE gradually comes out of the COVID-19 crisis.
In a special virtual conference call...
Electronic System for Goods Monitoring launched in UAE
His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy has launched today during the 1st meeting of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection...
Dubai Economy, noon.com Create Online Programme to Support Emirati DED Trader...
Dubai Economy has partnered with noon.com, the region’s leading homegrown digital marketplace, to connect local startups that have a Dubai Economy’s DED Trader license...
UAE Consumer Confidence rose in Q2 of 2016; Highest in MENA...
The United Arab Emirates’ second-quarter score reversed a four-point decline in the first quarter with a five-point increase to 109, making it highest in...
Predictions for Record Mobile Shopping during 2014 Holiday Season
Almost a quarter of all online sales during the holiday season will be done via mobile devices, a record number for mobile shopping, according...
58% of UAE consumers enjoy the hunt for a good deal
Consumers Use In-Store Conveniences Such as Banking (55%), Fast Food Services (52%) Or Pharmacy (52%)
Part of the fun of shopping is the thrill of...
Dubai Retail Sales Forecast to Exceed $43 Billion by 2021
The value of retail sales in Dubai is expected to reach $43.8 billion by 2021, while the emirate’s retail market is projected to record...
Top E-Commerce Trends: What to Expect this Holiday Season
Retailers marketers and consumers need to know more about the top e-commerce trends this year. This is particularly important right now - ahead of...
Saint Laurent Opens New Boutique at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Saint Laurent has opened a newly redesigned boutique at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, enhancing the customer experience and adding to...