Saudi households are navigating rising costs with a strategic approach, often adopting more value-oriented choices to balance their spending priorities
consumer habits
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Consumer goods
UAE consumer spending hit $3.7bn in Q3 as shoppers move online and seek quick commerce
UAE consumer spending increased by 4.8 per cent compared to same period last year
Conscious consumerism
Sustainability drive: UAE sees 35% surge in gifting of eco-friendly, locally sourced brands in 1 year
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
Abu Dhabi
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
consumer behaviour
UAE shoppers concerned by economy, plan to spend more anyway
Despite inflation worries and global market volatility, UAE consumers plan to spend big in 2023
consumer behaviour
MENA region sees 91% population make online purchases in 2022: Report
Fashion and clothing make up almost half of the online purchases across the region
Black Friday
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt show higher interest in Black Friday compared to US, UK, Brazil: Report
Study shows 55 percent begin searching for products prior to actual sales dates
brand loyalty
Driving loyalty with elevated customer experiences
We should recognise that consumers now have access to a wide variety of products and services, as well as new perspectives on their interactions and brand experiences
Carrefour
Revealed: Customers can avail up to 60% discounts on Carrefour’s online products from 20-26 June
Discounts will be applicable for consumers through the retailer’s e-commerce website and mobile app
Alvarez & Marsal
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
Brand awareness
Is it time for brands to abandon ‘consumer education?’
Brands can aim to tap into this behavior rather than trying to educate consumers on their terms
consumer behaviour
Revealed: Why Ramadan is back and booming after beating the pandemic
In-store shopping, family iftars, and travel over Eid are back as coronavirus restrictions ease, despite inflation altering consumer habits
consumer confidence
How retailers can use their data to emerge stronger from the supply chain crisis
While reshaping business models and pivoting to digital-first strategies has required a lot of energy and a significant monetary investment at a time when both were in short supply, the good news is that these efforts were not wasted
Amazon
How a “phygital” approach will help retailers stand out
As online platforms became the channel of choice for the retail sector in 2020 and 2021, can we afford to overlook the physical retail landscape?
Conscious consumerism
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
consumer habits
One in two UAE consumers to spend more on cross-border purchases during Ramadan: Facebook IQ report
Research by Meta, formerly Facebook, indicates that approximately 64 percent of UAE shoppers are likely to try new brands as they make international purchases during the Holy month of Ramadan and Eid
consumer habits
Why localisation matters to Yoox Net-A-Porter Group
The platform will feature a 30 percent increase in the number of exclusive designs in this year’s Ramadan edit versus last year