Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim is spearheading the digital transformation of the region’s $313 billion retail market by digitally transforming its Carrefour brand with global technology company SAP.
How retailers can offer frictionless customer experience
Mark Thomson, retail industry director, EMEA, Zebra Technologies, explains how retailers can optimise their operations by embracing technologies. In retail, …
UAE’s Mall of the Emirates rolls out WeChat Pay
UAE’s Mall of the Emirates has reportedly announced that its retailers are now accepting purchases via WeChat Pay, making it easy and convenient for Chinese visitors to make cashless transactions at the mall.
UAE Souq’s fate uncertain as Amazon plans new ME e-commerce site
E-commerce giant Amazon.com is reportedly planning on further expanding in the Middle East and is preparing to launch a new website for the region.
noon launches private label “east by noon”
noon, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace, is growing its product portfolio by launching its own private label, east, in a bid to offer customers more choice.
Multinational retail giant reduces food waste with tech
Retail giant Carrefour has chosen SAS Viya to optimise its supply chain as part of the company’s global transformation plan to better meet customer expectations through advanced technologies.
Dubai retail giant teams up with will.i.am to deliver AI-powered innovations
Dubai retail giant Majid Al Futtaim has partnered Los Angeles-based technology company, I.AM+, founded by innovator and global music artist, will.i.am.
Customers can now purchase refurbished products on Noon
The region’s homegrown digital marketplace noon has announced that customers looking for a bargain on the latest tech gadgets can …
HP unveils new retail solutions for SMBs
HP has announced innovative new solutions designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium-sized retailers and hospitality operators.
Gulf retailers and consumers need to “anticipate cyber threats”
As the shopping season begins, cyber savvy retailers in the Gulf stand to reap the benefits of substantial growth in the e-commerce sector.
UAE consumers “comfortable” with sharing their data with retailers: study
UAE consumers are increasingly relying on technology and have a growing desire to be connected, with 67 percent stating that they see value in harnessing the power of technology.
Noon unveils new platform for specialised fashion brands
Online shoppers can now shop for a specially curated, private label selection of products with great value and quality on noon, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace.
Chinese tech giant opens first flagship store in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia announced the inauguration of its first ever store in the Kingdom which opened at Riyadh Park Mall in the capital city Riyadh.
New Indian e-commerce regulation to impact Amazon
E-commerce firms such as Amazon.com and Walmart-owned Flipkart Group can no longer sell products from companies in which they have …