Retail

NEWS DESK

UAE retail investors buy the dip on AI infrastructure and enterprise tech in Q1 despite ‘SaaSpocalypse’ fears

News Desk 14/04/2026

Against a backdrop of geopolitical conflict in the Gulf and rising investments in AI, retail investors increased their exposure to software and AI infrastructure stocks whose share prices have taken a hit in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from trading and investing

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CXG Unveils $9 Billion Revenue Gap in Travel Retail, Urges Industry-Wide Transformation

PR News Desk 08/09/2025

CXG, a global leader in luxury customer experience consulting and data-driven strategies for over 220 luxury brands, has released an illuminating new report revealing a significant value gap in the travel retail sector. Titled “Revolutionizing Travel Retail: A 2025 Industry Analysis and Outlook,” the report outlines the critical challenges and untapped potential within

Business Saudi Arabia

PIF sets up first Saudi-owned duty-free operator

Arnold Pinto 16/03/2025

To boost Saudi travel retail sector Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has established Al Waha Duty-Free Company, marking a significant milestone as the country’s first Saudi-owned duty-free operator. Al Waha, a wholly owned subsidiary of PIF, is set to become a major player in the Middle East’s travel retail sector. It will position itself […]

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Western International Group opens 17th Mark & Save value retail superstore

PR News Desk 20/02/2025

Western International Group, which operates one of the largest retail networks of 149 retail stores across the GCC under Nesto and Mark & Save branding, has opened its 17th Mark & Save value retail superstore in Ajman, that will cater to a large community and help them save more with spending less. It operates 133 […]

Design Shopping

Captivating retail experience – elevating stone to an art form

News Editor 2 19/12/2024

WOSA’s new showroom in Shanghai WOSA’s new showroom in Shanghai transforms the retail experience concept by seamlessly integrating art, architecture, and commerce. It creates a captivating journey through the world of stone. The 580m² space within a repurposed factory takes visitors beyond traditional sintered stone showrooms, offering a sensory experience that blurs the

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Digitalisation of part trading and retail the top trend in 2024

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

The digitalisation of part trading and retailing, higher demand for aftermarket branded parts and private labels, and the rise of mobile on-demand aftermarket service providers were identified as the top three trends in GCC automotive aftermarket in 2024. This is according to leading mobility experts speaking at the Automechanika Dubai 2024 yesterday – the largest […]

Qatar Shopping

Treasure Deal set to launch AI-powered shopping app

Arnold Pinto 29/10/2024

Connecting consumers and merchants Treasure Deal is set to launch its innovative app and platform, designed to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for a personalised shopping experience. Based in Doha, Qatar, the startup is a unique marketing platform combining e-commerce, booking services, and customer loyalty-building features. The comprehensive solution allows direct

Events Retail

Record Attendance At NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific

News Editor 2 19/06/2024

Themed ‘Fast Track Your Success’ The first-ever NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific concluded after a three-day run at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Organised by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Comexposium, the global event saw a turnout of over 7,000 participants from more than 40 countries across the Asia-Pacific […]

Business Retail Shopping UAE

Dubai Mall attracted a record 105 million visitors in 2023

PR News Desk 07/03/2024

20 million visited in the first two months of 2024 The Dubai Mall celebrated a milestone by hosting an unprecedented 105 million visitors in 2023, marking an impressive surge of more than 19% from the previous year’s 88 million. Sales performance in 2023 also demonstrated robust figures. Statistics released by Emaar Malls Management on March […]

NEWS DESK

The Role of AI in Transforming Experiential Retail

PR News Desk 13/11/2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become so seamlessly integrated into our day to day lives, you may not even notice when you’re using it. From asking Siri for a song to following Waze on your way to work, AI is redefining the way we communicate, work and play. The retail sector is one industry that has […]

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Sustainability Drives Smart Manufacturing Goals for Retail

PR News Desk 30/10/2023

Carbon calculation, carbon capture, smart technology and a commitment to responsible retailing is the future for sector manufacturing, says Simon Hacker, CEO of Alpha Nero, the UAE’s leading retail concept development specialists, working with high–end, global and regional luxury brands. Alpha Nero offers fully integrated solutions, from technical drawings,

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The renowned Mall of the Emirates welcomes a future of endless possibilities

PR News Desk 04/10/2023

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, has launched a transformational brand refresh of its flagship Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, embracing a unique human-first approach to offer customers a 360-degree lifestyle destination for today and tomorrow where they are celebrated as individuals and feel […]

Business

Landmark Retail adopts innovative platform solutions for eCommerce Microservices With Broadleaf Commerce

Middle East News 247 05/05/2023

Broadleaf Commerce has signed up Emax Electronics, part of Middle East retail conglomerate Landmark Retail, as a top client for their ecommerce microservices. After a thorough review, Landmark Retail selected the Broadleaf Commerce platform as a preferred partner for MACH (Microservice-based, API first, Cloud native, and Headless) solution that seamlessly manages the