A recent survey commissioned by Seamless Middle East 2017 revealed that 48 percent of GCC residents prefer to shop online, with 33 percent of respondents stating that online shopping is just as safe as offline shopping.
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Over 1M UAE consumers fell victim to online shopping scams
More than 1 million UAE consumers were victims of online shopping scams alone in 2017, losing a total of AED 321 million according to the 2017 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report, released by Norton by Symantec.0 4747
What drives e-commerce growth
With e-commerce sales across GCC countries expected to reach $41.5 billion by 2020 according to reports, Reseller ME examines the factors for the sector’s growth.
Amazon delays opening of cashier-less shop, Amazon Go
Amazon is delaying the opening of its cashier-less ‘Amazon Go’ shop because of technical issues, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Ocado teaches robots to talk over 4G
Ocado, an online-only grocery retailer, has recently developed a 4G-based protocol to communicate with thousands of robots powering its new automated warehouses.
Jumbo Electronics launches online store
Jumbo Electronics, the regional consumer electronics retailer and distributor in the UAE, has launched its innovative online shopping portal that combines the retailer’s expertise in local markets with the capabilities of e-commerce and digital strategy specialists, including Build-a-Bazaar, RBBi, MENA360, and Google, to offer a comprehensive omnichannel experience to shoppers.
Counting the clicks
E-tailing is in its nascent stage in the region, Reseller ME explores challenges in the space and how e-tailers can survive in the long run.
E-commerce set to surge in UAE
Speaking at a London Business School thought leadership forum, industrial leaders said that the UAE retail sector could see an e-commerce explosion within the next few years.
CompuMe launches online retail site LetsTango.com
CompuMe Founder and CEO Dikran Tchablakian has announced the launch of LetsTango.com, an e-commerce shopping experience.
ESET sends out security warning to online Christmas shoppers
ESET Middle East has sent out a warning to consumers advising them to be extra cautious and alert when shopping online this …
Deal’s on
Pallavi Sharma speaks to the technology chief at Cobone.com to figure out what makes the group buying site tick. If …