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The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) predicts that international tourist arrivals will increase 4-to-4.5% in 2014, above its long-term forecast of +3.8% per year between 2010 and 2020.
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The power of pop
From butter beer to brooms. Dobby themed coffee mugs and keychains to
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Watsons to open 20 new stores in the GCC
In 2020, global health & beauty retailer AS Watson Group signed its
Asda and Deliverect Deepen Partnership to Power Rapid Delivery Across Asda Express
SQUATWOLF’s Kuwait Flagship Store Anchors Its Regional Growth Ambitions
Pure Gold Jewellers’ Reopening of Abu Dhabi Flagship Store Signals a More Disciplined Retail Expansion
Dr Günther Helm: The Quiet Force Behind Retail’s Big Resets
Global beauty icon Ulta Beauty to make Riyadh debut at Panorama Mall
From Shelf to Storefront: Why Haldiram’s Is Betting Bigger on Dubai
For decades, Haldiram’s built deep recall across the UAE through its packaged
House of Habanero: Turning Heat Into Hope
When House of Habanero opened its first physical location at Alserkal Avenue
Union Coop Expands Hatta Souq Branch, Strengthening Community Retail Presence
Union Coop has completed a significant expansion of its Hatta Souq branch,
Food Export USA’s Focused Trade Mission to Middle East Set to Land in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia is set to welcome U.S. food exporters this week, as
Built for Value
Majid Al Futtaim has officially entered the discount retail segment with the
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As convenience increasingly becomes currency in the region’s grocery landscape, Union Coop
Clean labels. Cultured palates. Conscious consumerism.
As wellness becomes a lifestyle in the UAE, the grocery aisle is
GrandChef: Grandiose’s AI Recipe for Grocery Disruption
Grandiose, one of the leading grocery retailers in the UAE with a
Rising Costs. Shifting Tastes. Stricter Rules
With shifting consumer behaviour, rising cost pressures, regulatory changes, and rapid digitization,
Union Coop Net Profit Hits AED 173.6M, Fueled by Growth and Innovation
Union Coop’s blend of retail expansion, digital innovation, and community focus is
MAIR’s Retail Rebrand Rings Up AED 81.8M Profit
Abu Dhabi-based MAIR Group has marked a pivotal stage in its transformation
Turning Rewards into Real Estate Returns
In a move that blurs the line between shopping and investing, Apparel
CEO’s Agenda: Unlocking the Treasure Chest of Retail Opportunities
Finding the treasure chest of opportunities needs years of journeying through the
Culinary playbook: On a gastronomic adventure
How is the food service industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fashionably futuristic
The fusion of global and local trends will support the fashion industry
Are locally born KSA brands considering global shores?
Numerous homegrown brands from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are spreading wings
The CX DNA
How is the retail industry adapting to rapidly changing consumer behaviour –
The dynamics of e-commerce in KSA
While it may not reach the heights of 20-25% penetration, the e-commerce
Sustainable coffee movement continues to gain momentum
With coffee being a preferred beverage, the GCC coffee industry has seen
Five trends to dominate the UAE coffee landscape
The branded coffee shop market segment in the Middle East is set
The power of community commerce
Forty-four percent of TikTok users in the GCC buy something to fit
The key to a successful omnichannel future
A frictionless omnichannel experience which is predictive, value-focused, and highly personalised is