Retail Archives | Gulf Business https://gulfbusiness.com/section/industry/retail/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:02:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.5 https://gulfbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-gb-new-fevicon-2020-1-32x32.png Retail Archives | Gulf Business https://gulfbusiness.com/section/industry/retail/ 32 32 Beyond gifting: The hidden benefits of gift cards https://gulfbusiness.com/beyond-gifting-the-hidden-benefits-of-gift-cards/ https://gulfbusiness.com/beyond-gifting-the-hidden-benefits-of-gift-cards/#respond Sat, 03 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=256133 Gift cards have grown into a form of branded currency - encompassing a variety of physical or digital payment methods

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/beyond-gifting-the-hidden-benefits-of-gift-cards/feed/ 0 Saudi wealth fund PIF to acquire 30% stake in Tamimi Markets https://gulfbusiness.com/pif-to-acquire-30-stake-in-tamimi-markets/ https://gulfbusiness.com/pif-to-acquire-30-stake-in-tamimi-markets/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:13:22 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=256579 The deal is aimed at supporting Tamimi Markets’ growth plans including a potential initial public offering

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/pif-to-acquire-30-stake-in-tamimi-markets/feed/ 0 Dubai’s Landmark Group founder Micky Jagtiani passes away https://gulfbusiness.com/landmark-group-founder-micky-jagtiani-passes-away/ https://gulfbusiness.com/landmark-group-founder-micky-jagtiani-passes-away/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 10:06:58 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=255731 A constant innovator, the Indian billionaire created and led more than 27 diverse brand concepts

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/landmark-group-founder-micky-jagtiani-passes-away/feed/ 0 Dubai’s 3 Day Super Sale is back, with discounts up to 90% up for grabs https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-3-day-super-sale-up-to-90-per-cent-on-offer/ https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-3-day-super-sale-up-to-90-per-cent-on-offer/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 14:07:30 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=254970 The three-day super sale (3DSS) will run from May 26 to 28

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-3-day-super-sale-up-to-90-per-cent-on-offer/feed/ 0 Alan’s corner: The tipping point https://gulfbusiness.com/alans-corner-the-tipping-point/ https://gulfbusiness.com/alans-corner-the-tipping-point/#respond Sat, 20 May 2023 08:00:44 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=254460 A strategic offering of in-store and online shopping experiences can help retailers stay relevant in current times

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/alans-corner-the-tipping-point/feed/ 0 Emaar records net profit rise of 43% to Dhs3.2bn for Q1 2023 https://gulfbusiness.com/emaar-records-net-profit-rise-of-43-for-q1-2023/ https://gulfbusiness.com/emaar-records-net-profit-rise-of-43-for-q1-2023/#respond Fri, 12 May 2023 04:22:06 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=253977 Emaar's group property sales reached Dhs9.2bn, an 11 per cent increase compared to Q1 2022

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/emaar-records-net-profit-rise-of-43-for-q1-2023/feed/ 0 Apparel Group expands presence in Kuwait with 12 new store openings https://gulfbusiness.com/apparel-group-expands-presence-in-kuwait/ https://gulfbusiness.com/apparel-group-expands-presence-in-kuwait/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 07:27:08 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=252743 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

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/apparel-group-expands-presence-in-kuwait/feed/ 0 Emirati brand Carter & White raises Dhs40m in Series A funding https://gulfbusiness.com/emirati-brand-carterwhite-raises-dhs40m/ https://gulfbusiness.com/emirati-brand-carterwhite-raises-dhs40m/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 05:29:15 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=252545 The funding will be invested to attract a new segment in regional retail markets including UAE, Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries and eventually Europe

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/emirati-brand-carterwhite-raises-dhs40m/feed/ 0 Total e-commerce market value in MENA region to surpass $57bn by 2026 https://gulfbusiness.com/mena-e-commerce-market-value-to-hit-57bn-by-2026/ https://gulfbusiness.com/mena-e-commerce-market-value-to-hit-57bn-by-2026/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:55:37 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=249215 The MENA region’s total e-commerce market size reached $37bn in 2022, with a double-digit growth rate from 2021

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/mena-e-commerce-market-value-to-hit-57bn-by-2026/feed/ 0 Revealed: Here’s what consumers in the UAE spent their money on in 2022 https://gulfbusiness.com/uae-consumers-spend-rises-by-19-per-cent-in-2022/ https://gulfbusiness.com/uae-consumers-spend-rises-by-19-per-cent-in-2022/#respond Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:02:44 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=248129 Majid Al Futtaim's latest 'State of the UAE Retail Economy’ Q4 report, revealed that e-commerce sales continued their strong upward trajectory, more than doubling to $6bn in 2022 from $2.6bn in 2019

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