Shopping is becoming more streamlined as retailers harness AI technology for personalisation, gamification and support, says Karl Escritt, CEO of Like Digital & Partners
Consumers are demanding experiences tailored to their preferences, behaviour and stage in the buyer journey
Starting on December 8, the Dubai Shopping Festival will run until January 14
The checkout system has been designed based on feedback from retailers, and addresses common pain points such as crowded checkouts and stock mismanagement
GMG is helping advance national efforts to develop sustainable food production systems through modern technologies while enhancing local production
The co-founder of Vision Industry and MD of Opitalia Group, tells us about launching the very first Nikon lenswear Shop-in-Shop in the Middle East at MOE and emerging eyewear trends
The Mall of the Emirates store marks the brand’s official debut in the region, with its sights set on continued worldwide expansion
The mall is expecting an annual footfall of around 1.3 million visitors
Majid Al Futtaim reported a 5 per cent increase in consolidated revenue to Dhs18.9bn, and EBITDA growth of 13 per cent year-on-year to Dhs2.1bn
The city’s growth in the first quarter of 2023 significantly outpaced the growth rates of some of the most developed nations worldwide
The new outlet is located at Springs Souk Mall by EMAAR in Barsha Heights, Dubai
Amazon GCC’s retail director tells us about the ecommerce giant’s strategy for Prime Day this year
Prime members in the UAE can avail of free international shipping from Amazon US and UK via the Amazon.ae Global Store, with no minimum purchase during Prime Day
Under the terms of the 10-year agreement, GMG will open around 50 stores under the JD fascia by 2028, across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt
Considered one of the key events in Sharjah’s annual retail calendar, the 65-day shopping festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year
According to SCAD estimates, Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP (at constant prices) surpassed the highest quarterly value of the past nine years, reaching Dhs146bn in Q1 2023
The fair is open from 11am to 11pm at the Expo Centre Sharjah
The collaboration will further enable customers to better manage their spending and make purchases more conveniently both in-store and online
The sale will feature products including cosmetics, fragrances, skincare essentials, haircare items and fashion accessories
Here’s how Middle Eastern brands can leverage AI-driven customer engagement platforms to build loyalty and conversion during challenging conditions
The group’s managing director – operations and technology shares the next chapter of growth planned for the Dubai-based conglomerate
Astra Tech has launched its first autonomous shopping store in Abu Dhabi’s Sky Tower, which operates solely using artificial intelligence
The deal is aimed at supporting Tamimi Markets’ growth plans including a potential initial public offering
A constant innovator, the Indian billionaire created and led more than 27 diverse brand concepts
The three-day super sale (3DSS) will run from May 26 to 28
A strategic offering of in-store and online shopping experiences can help retailers stay relevant in current times
AI-powered chatbots have an exceptional track record of enhancing customer interactions, and that record includes measurable and attributable increases to revenue
Emaar’s group property sales reached Dhs9.2bn, an 11 per cent increase compared to Q1 2022
The line-up of stores feature brands such as Birkenstock, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Dune London, Levi’s, The Children’s Place, Steve Madden, among others
The funding will be invested to attract a new segment in regional retail markets including UAE, Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries and eventually Europe