Facebook on has re-enforced its commitment to supporting small businesses with the launch of its new feature called ‘Shops’.
Consumers turn to e-commerce in the social distancing economy: Criteo
The surge in eCommerce purchases is expected to rise further during Ramadan as Muslims head online to prepare for the Holy Month, according to Criteo.
DED Trader licence sees strong interest from Dubai e-commerce startups
With online shopping and e-Commerce scoring high for convenience and safety, the ‘DED Trader’ licence of Dubai Economy is attracting increased interest from start-ups in Dubai.
UAE sees 78% surge in contactless payments: report
Contactless payments such as mobile wallet transactions have risen in hypermarkets across the region by 78 percent in Q1 2020 when compared with the same period a year ago, according to recent industry reports.
Number of e-stores rise in the UAE: TRA
The number of stores providing e-services for consumers in the UAE rose by 150 percent in the past two weeks, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
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The Dubai Mall helps retailers address coronavirus challenges with virtual store
Emaar Malls has announced that The Dubai Mall is set to open virtual store as part of its support to tenants in the wake of business challenges related to the Covid-19 crisis.
Majid Al Futtaim set to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders
Majid Al Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with Takeoff, a US-based technology company that offers best-in-class eGrocery automation solutions, to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders in the UAE and KSA.
Infor launches new solutions for omni-channel retailers
Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialised by industry, has announced a number of solutions designed to help …
Fawaz Alhokair moves to AWS to accelerate digital transformation
Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair & Co., one of the largest franchise retailers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, MENA, Central Asia …
OKI’s Neil Rom on the firm’s innovative offerings for the retail sector
Multiple industries, including the retail sector, increasingly become digitised. Reseller ME speaks to Neil Rom, Sales Director – MEITA Region, …
Majid Al Futtaim, Dreamscape Immersive bring ‘Future of Entertainment’ to the UAE
Majid Al Futtaim and Dreamscape Immersive, the US location-based VR entertainment company, backed by some of Hollywood’s heaviest hitters, announced …
Chatbots to bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as chatbots will bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings by 2023, according to a recent industry study.
Dubai rolls out new data initiative to bolster the retail sector
Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED – Dubai Economy) have announced a joint new data initiative for the retail sector.
Online shoppers in the Middle East at risk of email fraud: Proofpoint
90 percent of the top 20 online retailers in the Middle East are not actively blocking fraudulent emails from reaching customers