5 results for month: 12/2016

Gulf News: UAE retail market weakens as US dollar continues climb

Luxury retailers especially have been hit hard by the appreciation of the greenback Dubai: As we approach the end of the year, the stronger US dollar continues to put pressure on the UAE retail market, according to industry experts. Retail sales have softened this year as a result of weaker consumer sentiment caused by ... More

What is the real story regarding E-Commerce and Bricks and Mortar Real Estate?

Globally, e-commerce is spoken about virtually everywhere. Anywhere that you can find an internet connection can link you to thousands of e-commerce sites.  The press and statistics that one reads from China to Los Angeles and everywhere in between shout loudly about the massive growth of the e-commerce industry. The US ... More

Khaleej Times: GCC retailers need omni-channel strategy

Retailers operating in the GCC, and international players thinking of entering the GCC market, are fast becoming aware that they can't afford to overlook the benefits of having an omni-channel strategy. The omni-channel mode is expected to fuel retail growth due to the fact that millennial and high income consumers are ... More

Gulf News: Flat UAE retail sales expected in 2017

Caution reigns supreme as general macroeconomic factors are expected to contribute to continuing challenging environment for industry Dubai: January marks a time of change for many people, but don’t expect significant changes in the UAE’s retail market next year. Over the past year, retail sales have softened due on ... More

Khaleej Times: What advantage do GCC retailers have over European counterparts?

Immersive technology such as digital signages, interactive kiosks an edge What is it about the retail market in the GCC that sets it apart from its competitors around the world? Is it the eclectic mix of offerings in the malls, or the attention to customer needs? Industry experts have determined that the virtual kiosks, ... More