Retail news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Retail industry in the Middle East:

Caliber Academy equips unicorn brand with world-class organizational design Caliber Academy, the academy arm of Caliber Consulting, was tapped by a high-growth apparel brand in the UK to strengthen its organizational design capabilities following a period of rapid growth.
05 December 2025
How price intelligence can ensure the viability of premium pricing Once considered largely insulated from economic forces, the luxury industry’s pricing power is coming under increasing pressure, prompting brands to reassess their pricing strategies.
05 December 2025
AZADEA’s AMP academy develops the next generation of retail leaders AZADEA, a leading lifestyle retail company with over 700 stores across 14 countries, leverages its Advanced Management Program (AMP) to develop talented shop managers into future commercial and opera
12 November 2025
Savings platform The Entertainer selects Zero&One as cloud and Gen AI partner The Entertainer, a well-known savings platform and app from the UAE, has selected Zero&One as its partner for generative AI initiatives.
07 November 2025
Deloitte: Consumers in UAE and KSA driving surge in AI adoption and social commerce Deloitte has released the 2025 edition of its Digital Consumer Trends report, providing in-depth insights into how consumers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are engaging with digital tec
02 September 2025
AI-powered shopping experiences on the rise in MENA region Consumers in the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia are at the forefront of a global shift in retail, in which AI is becoming a big part of the shopping experience.
02 September 2025
Türkiye’s e-commerce sector an engine of economic growth and trade In Türkiye, e-commerce has evolved from being merely an important driver of sales to becoming one of the main engines of economic growth and global competitiveness.
11 August 2025
The rise of online shopping and ecommerce in Egypt Egypt has seen a remarkable increase in online shopping and digital payments in what was – until recently – a mostly cash-based society.
15 July 2025
Bain & Company: Six trends in the future of retail Retailers are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape, with significant transformations expected in the next five to ten years.
23 June 2025
Online shopping now a mainstream channel for a third of UAE and KSA consumers Over the past five years, the UAE and KSA markets region have seen a dramatic shift toward online shopping.
03 June 2025
Dubai and Abu Dhabi the top relocation choices for the world’s rich elite With so many world-class offerings, it does not come as a major surprise that the United Arab Emirates attracts so many rich and super rich people from around the world.
19 May 2025
Emerging trends in the GCC’s fast-growing retail sector The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is witnessing a retail renaissance, with the sector growing at a CAGR of nearly 5% to reach over $390 billion by 2028.
19 May 2025
Consumer loyalty battle in UAE is won through digital-first with a human experience In an era dominated by digital-savvy consumers, UAE brands winning the consumer loyalty battle are those that master digital-first and client-centric automation – while not forgetting about the importance of cr
09 May 2025
AI agents are becoming the new middleman in the online buying process AI agents – autonomously operating robots that mimic a human person – are increasingly becoming the middleman in the marketing funnel, according to research from Bain & Company.
02 May 2025
Ramadan retail sales in UAE to eclipse $10 billion this year It is that time of year again: Ramadan! And with the fasting, prayer, and family time also comes a big uptick in shopping.
07 March 2025
Saudi consumers are shifting their shopping and spending decisions, says AlixPartners Saudi Arabia’s consumer market is evolving rapidly, characterized by adaptability, shifting spending patterns, and resilience in the face of global economic challenges, according to the 2025 Global C
04 February 2025
As global consumers tighten their wallets, UAE and KSA consumers spend more Consumers worldwide are expected to tighten their wallets in 2025, as they grapple with challenges such as reduced disposable income and continued inflation, but in the UAE, consumers are set to defy
17 January 2025
Saudi e-commerce platform makes debut on Tadawul stock exchange In the second listing this year on Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange, Nice One has gone public, with its market cap jumping notably on its first day of trading.
08 January 2025
Black Friday sales to spike as retailers entice consumers with massive discounts Sales on Black Friday are poised to see a major spike this year, expected to surpass last year’s mark by around 13%.
24 November 2024
Digital Human Experience: Balancing tech and empathy in customer journeys While technological advancements have revolutionized how companies interact with their customers, the pendulum is swinging back towards a more balanced approach that integrates human empathy with dig
31 October 2024
Middle East eyewear retailers Magrabi and Rivoli merge Gulf eyewear companies Magrabi and Rivoli have announced their merger, creating an eyewear retail business with more than 290 locations in seven Middle Eastern markets. PwC advised Rivoli during the transaction process.
24 September 2024
How Argon helps luxury retailers with omnichannel strategy and operations Global consultancy Argon & Co has helped clients around the world break through with successful e-commerce and omnichannel strategies in the luxury retail space.
18 September 2024
In the age of choice, brands must earn consumer loyalty In today’s competitive, fast-paced business environment rich with options, brands must not only attract consumers, but earn their loyalty, writes Johann Suchon, Senior Vice President Loyalty Solution
11 September 2024
UAE shoppers are bigger bargain hunters than their Saudi counterparts Shoppers in the United Arab Emirates are bigger bargain hunters than their counterparts in Saudi Arabia. That is according to research from NielsenIQ.
03 September 2024
Akhom Consulting to promote El Corte Inglés among Spain and Portugal travellers Spanish luxury department store El Corte Inglés has appointed Akhom Consulting as its official representative in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
30 August 2024
JLL to manage large gold and beauty shopping mall in Cairo El Batal Developments has selected JLL to provide property management services for its Rock Gold Mall, the first gold and beauty mall in Cairo’s Fifth Settlement.
29 August 2024
M&A advisors advise off-price retailer Brands For Less on mega deal with TJX UAE-based retailer Brands For Less has agreed to sell a 35% stake to The TJX Companies, in a $360 million deal that values the off-price retailer at $1.2 billion.
27 August 2024
Regenerating historic city districts for retail and residents Historic districts of numerous Middle East cities are facing a decline, for reasons that span consumer preferences to competition from new built districts.
14 August 2024
Saudi Arabia's grocery retail sector: A market in transition Saudi Arabia’s grocery retail sector has come a long way over the past years, but still has several steps to take in its evolution.
19 July 2024
Beyout Investment Group commences trading on Boursa Kuwait Beyout Investment Group has successfully listed on Boursa Kuwait, marking the first listing on the exchange in over two years.
17 June 2024
Consumer electronics giant OPPO appoints Jummar in KSA Chinese electronics manufacturer OPPO has selected Jummar as its public relations and communications consultancy for the Saudi market.
30 April 2024
Turkey’s e-commerce sector booked remarkable growth and transformation in 2023 Consumers in Turkey are increasingly turning to online shopping for its convenience, driving significant growth in the country’s e-commerce market.
18 April 2024

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