The region is experiencing a surge in online gifting, with a 30% spike in online orders in November 2023 alone which has seen celebrations like Diwali, Black Friday and UAE National Day
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Gen Z want to leave home for climate conscious countries, report finds
The study highlighted the growing importance of climate considerations and sustainability in the consumer market
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UAE shoppers slash toy spending amid global inflation spike
A significant portion of UAE consumers have experienced a decrease in disposable income over the past year
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4 truths of ESG that will help decision makers craft their strategy
ESG strategies have leapt up several places on the priority lists of regional boardrooms as regulators and employees join consumers in demanding more responsible business operations
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Five reasons why businesses should rethink plastic
In 2019, UAE created 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic. That’s 16,600 times the weight of the Burj Khalifa
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Are UAE consumers driven by quality, cost, or ethics while purchasing products?
Emotion-driven attributes of value such as sustainability and experience are considered the most important to consumers across all retail categories, but there are other factors influencing UAE consumers, as well
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Middle East consumers prioritise sustainability, cost, and health, but remain divided on e-commerce
While 45 percent of consumers shop through their smartphones, 50 percent indicate they visit physical stores on a daily basis, latest PwC survey reveals
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Why UAE organisations must empower conscious consumers to give back to nature this #festiveseason and beyond
By coming together, we have the power to prevent future pandemics and reduce the negative impacts of climate change
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Conscious consumption: How we eat is how we live
Organic food is a win-win story for producers and consumers, leaving a lot of room for growth
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Video: Consumers are looking for businesses to be good
The post-coronavirus landscape is one of the most fascinating times for the retail industry as both consumers and businesses seek more authentic and socially conscious experiences, said a business expert.
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How retailers can adapt to the post-coronavirus consumer
The pandemic has been the ‘great reset’ for the retail industry, business expert says
