New Bain report says agentic commerce will redefine online retail, but half of shoppers remain cautious about AI-driven purchases
shopping habits
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Black Friday
UAE Black Friday 2023: Sinister cybercriminals target shoppers, consumers need to be vigiliant, experts warn
Black Friday sales in the UAE will go live on November 24, 2023
Dubai shopping
UAE consumer spending up 19% last year
Majid Al Futtain releases findings on state of UAE retail last year
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
credit card cash back
UAE shoppers score AED500mn windfall with year-end discounts, cashback: Report
The end-of-year shopping season is expected to bring $350 billion in global online sales
Black Friday
Black Friday: The dark history behind the world’s biggest shopping season
The term ‘Black Friday’ went through constant evolution of meaning, before it became known as a day of shopping for discounted rates
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
buying behaviour
Nearly 72 percent of UAE consumers spend 15 minutes on research before buying
New research reveals 8 in 10 of the country’s residents check at least three sources before making a new purchase
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 behaviour
How coronavirus has impacted consumers’ spending habits in Saudi Arabia
More than 80% of the kingdom’s consumers have altered their spending to adapt to ‘new normal’ of e-commerce, Kearney study revealed
consumer behaviour
Doing more with less… The changing game of customer service
Retailers have a key opportunity to build strong connections with their customers and create a level of brand loyalty that can help them stay on top of the game
