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6 trends reshaping the future of retail: Robot shopkeepers, AI assistants, private labels and more

by Staff WriterSat 14 Jun 2025Sat 14 Jun 2025

From robot shopkeepers to AI shopping assistants and private-label takeovers, Bain & Company outlines six powerful trends set to reshape global retail over the next decade

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GCC retail sector to pass $390bn by 2028; how can businesses thrive in a ‘phygital’ world?

by Staff WriterThu 22 May 2025Thu 22 May 2025

Retailers in the GCC need to adopt a mix of physical and digital sales to prosper in coming years

Abu Dhabi

Multiply Group makes first European move with 67.91% stake in Tendam

by Staff Writer Wed 26 Feb 2025Wed 26 Feb 2025

The second-largest Spanish apparel group will anchor Multiply’s new vertical; With 1,800 PoS, Tendam generated annual sale of $1.47bn

acquisition

Agthia increases its stake in Egyptian healthy snacks company to 80%

by Staff Writer Thu 20 Feb 2025Thu 20 Feb 2025

Abu Auf has opened more than 100 stores and increased EBITDA by over 70% in AED terms over the past two years

GCC retail market

Retail trends 2025: TikTok shopping, AI-powered stores, instant deliveries and online groceries coming soon

by Staff WriterSat 14 Dec 2024Sat 14 Dec 2024

A look ahead to 2025 reveals major changes ahead for the retail industry. Get the lowdown on 10 industry trends changing the way we shop

E-commerce

How the Gen Z and millennial consumer are reshaping the retail sector

by Gian Paolo Wed 17 Jul 2024Wed 17 Jul 2024

This is a seismic shift that the industry needs to be ready for

Black Friday

UAE Black Friday 2023: Sinister cybercriminals target shoppers, consumers need to be vigiliant, experts warn

by Sharon Benjamin Thu 23 Nov 2023Thu 23 Nov 2023

Black Friday sales in the UAE will go live on November 24, 2023

Dubai Mall

‘You’ll be irrelevant to them and you’ll die’: Chalhoub boss issues stark warning

by Nicole AbigaelFri 28 Jul 2023Mon 31 Jul 2023

David Vercruysse says big brands need both online and offline presence

Dubai Mall

Tom Ford opens new flagship store in Dubai Mall

by Staff WriterWed 26 Jul 2023Fri 28 Jul 2023

Spanning across three floors, the flagship store is one of five globally

Chalhoub Group

EXCLUSIVE: Chalhoub plots Saudi expansion with new Jeddah Airport operations

by Nicole AbigaelWed 22 Mar 2023Wed 22 Mar 2023

Expansion is in sight for the retail giant in Saudi and USA

foreign direct investment

Dubai’s Emaar to build $60mn mall, office towers in India’s Jammu & Kashmir

by Staff WriterTue 21 Mar 2023Tue 21 Mar 2023

Dubai’s Emaar is the first foreign company to invest in India’s Jammu & Kashmir

delivery services

How Dubai’s logistics sector is evolving alongside online retail

by Anish SagarTue 28 Feb 2023Tue 28 Feb 2023

The world of delivery is changing, and logistics will need to continue to innovate

luxury brands

Dubai and Riyadh top luxury retail growth in 2023

by BloombergSat 7 Jan 2023Sat 7 Jan 2023

Dubai’s focus on luxury retail key to Middle East sector growth

Al-Futtaim

UAE businesses, entrepreneurs can set up instant stores at Festival Plaza

by Staff WriterThu 8 Dec 2022Thu 8 Dec 2022

Businesses and entrepreneur can open a store within weeks via the ‘check in and trade’ service at Festival Plaza, Dubai

AD Ports

Alabbar says Noon’s massive fulfilment centre in Abu Dhabi will be a ‘change agent’

by Staff WriterThu 24 Nov 2022Thu 24 Nov 2022

KEZAD Group designing and constructing a 252,000 square metre fulfilment centre – largest in the UAE – for the region’s biggest online shopping company