by Jibran Munaf | August 27, 2024 | Retail
As the summer break draws to a close, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) offers residents a final opportunity to enjoy massive discounts of up to 90% during the ‘DSS Final Sale.’ This sale will run from August 30 to September 1, featuring more than 550 brands...
by Vasu Jit Kalia | August 27, 2024 | Products
Tech giant Apple on Monday announced a special event on September 9, where it is set to launch the new line-up of iPhones along with other gadgets and software services. The company’s launch tagline this year is ‘It’s Glowtime”, and the event will broadcast from...
by Vasu Jit Kalia | August 22, 2024 | Industry, Retail
The owner of American retail giant TJ Maxx is acquiring a significant stake in Dubai-based off-price chain Brands for Less (BFL), as part of the company’s global expansion strategy. The TJX Companies, which just raked in net sales of more than $13 billion, has signed...
by Jibran Munaf | August 16, 2024 | Market Analysis & Commentary, Market Commentary, News, Retail
Retail spending in the GCC is projected to increase by 37% from 2022 levels, reaching $300 billion by 2028. Cities in the region are emerging as top global shopping destinations, with Dubai leading the way. Dubai is the only GCC city among the six top global retail...
by Jennifer George | August 15, 2024 | Industry, News, Retail
Political unrest in Bangladesh is beginning to cost the nation. Global fast fashion brands like Spain’s Zara, Sweden’s H&M, and Japan’s Uniqlo are redirecting orders for Bangladesh to Cambodia or Indonesia. Bangladesh’s retail clothing...
by Jennifer George | August 9, 2024 | News, Retail
Amazon has expanded its horizons from e-commerce to shoppable ads with its recent partnership with TikTok. The e-commerce veteran has joined forces with the social media platform to create a “frictionless shopping experience for users to discover, browse, and...
