Retail research in the Middle East

An overview of research in the Retail industry in the Middle East:

As prices peak, consumer products sector shifts focus to volume The consumer products sector looks back at a great year.
19 March 2024
Saudi consumer spending to defy regional trend, says AlixPartners The coming year will see resilient consumer spending in Saudi Arabia despite economic uncertainties that are likely to persist globally, according to a study from management consulting firm AlixPartn
29 February 2024
Middle East retail hotspots rise in global Kearney development index The MENA region is well positioned to become one of retailing’s next big hot spots, according to the Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) from Kearney, with 8 of the top 40 slots in the index held
28 February 2024
Ramadan consumers in UAE and KSA to celebrate in different ways The blessed month of Ramadan is soon among us.
18 February 2024
Majority of GCC consumers participate in sales promotion events In a sign of high consumer spending linked with robust economic growth, consumers in the UAE have been shown to be participating at very high levels in special sales promotions.
15 December 2023
UAE and KSA consumers re-purposing their spending habits Consumers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are re-purposing their spending habits in response to the current economic climate, although they remain notably more upbeat than their global peers on the outlo
14 November 2023
Black Friday is a $74 billion retail opportunity for MENA In the retail landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), this year’s Black Friday is set to potentially be a $74 billion opportunity.
24 October 2023
Personal luxury fashion market to boom in Saudi and the UAE The luxury market in the Middle East – and particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE – is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, with more big spenders shopping for the finer things.
16 August 2023
Booming Saudi e-commerce market shifting to homegrown players Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market has largely depended on international marketplaces to fulfil the needs of its consumers.
07 August 2023
Inflation rather than enthusiasm to drive added Ramadan sales The holy period of Ramadan is again set to break sales records this year, but the feast thanks its 2023 growth for a large part on the dynamics of inflation – rather than consumer enthusiasm.
24 March 2023
Saudi Arabia's top sectors for CX: Retail and Financial Services What sectors offer the best customer experience in Saudi Arabia? In its take on the multifaceted question, KPMG surveyed over 1,500 consumers from across the Kingdom to find out, concluding that reta
06 February 2023
Consumers are hybrid hunting bargains and more ESG minded The shopping behaviour of consumers in the Middle East is undergoing major change, with many of these changes likely to stick around for good, according to a new report by PwC.
17 May 2022
Holy month of Ramadan to drive $6.2 billion e-commerce feast in MENA The holy month of Ramadan began this weekend, a period of togetherness and joy for Muslims all over the world.
04 April 2022
Spending on (premium) skin care products in UAE above $300 million UAE’s skin care market is expected to ride growing demand in the coming years to inch closer to the $350 million barrier by 2025, according to a new research by Glasgow Consulting Group.
23 March 2022
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market to hit SAR 50 billion by 2025 Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market has witnessed rapid growth in recent years, with sales increasing by more than 30 percent on average annually, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group and Me
02 March 2022
Saudi and UAE lead in Kearney’s emerging markets retail index Global management consulting firm Kearney has released the latest edition of its Global Retail Development Index, a bi-annual study into the market attractiveness and maturity of retail markets in em
03 January 2022
7 charts on Black Friday trends in the Middle East and North Africa The 2021 edition of Black Friday is – as anticipated – the largest ever in the Middle East. Seven charts on key consumer trends.
07 December 2021
Saudi and UAE shoppers among biggest Black Friday spenders Consumers in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are forecasted to be among the biggest spenders during this year’s Black Friday feast – one of the largest shopping extravaganzas on the p
26 November 2021
Consumers are spending more, but their mix is changing for good Consumer spending in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia is on the rise again, as consumers regain faith in the economy’s re-opening and rebound.
23 November 2021
Kuwait's beauty and personal care industry set for rebound After a substantial hit from the Covid-19 pandemic, Kuwait’s beauty and personal care industry is set for a steady rebound in the next few years, with the potential of reaching 47 million KWD by 2025
19 August 2021
Shifts in UAE consumer behaviour are here to stay The Covid-19 cloud still lingers above consumers in the UAE: A new Kearney study reveals that spending remains cautious while a sustainable shift to online shopping is expected.
12 July 2021
Retailers prepare for record online sales during Ramadan Today Ramadan kicks off, and retailers are set to benefit from the festive optimism unfolding across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
13 April 2021
8 charts on UAE's shifting consumer behaviour landscape Global consultancy McKinsey & Company has surveyed over 500 consumers in the United Arab Emirates to gain insight into the current state of consumer sentiment.
06 April 2021
Kuwait's online grocery shopping market posts huge jump Covid-19 has pushed Kuwait’s e-grocery market into overdrive – marked by a nearly 500% jump in market value between 2019 and 2020. RedSeer Consulting took a closer look at the segment.
18 February 2021
Most KSA and UAE consumers will spend during Black Friday Over three quarters of consumers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is planning to buy something this weekend, when the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping craze unfolds.
27 November 2020
GCC's e-commerce sector surging ahead thanks to Covid-19 Covid-19 and all the resultant market conditions have proved a catalyst for the GCC’s e-commerce market, which was already building up steam over the last years.
09 October 2020
McKinsey: How UAE consumers are responding to Covid-19 A new survey of UAE residents by McKinsey & Company sheds light on how Emirati consumers are responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and its resulting downturn. A round-up of the most notable findings.
24 August 2020
Middle East consumer behaviour changing and shifting online Despite feeling the financial strain from Covid-19, consumers across the Middle East are still willing to spend more in the near future, although patterns of consumption are likely to change.
24 July 2020
Concerns for disruption see UAE consumer goods CEOs embrace AI
27 August 2018
Bahrain retail sector rises to BHD 2.2 billion, but growth will need tourist focus Bahrain’s retail market has grown to a value of BHD 2.2 billion per year according to a new study by KPMG, with a low average retail density per resident indicating the potential for further growth.
06 February 2018

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