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AL to shape global retail over next 12 months, Honeywell reveals

August 22, 2023

Nearly six in 10 retailers worldwide plan to adopt artificial intelligence (AL), machine learning (ML) and computer vision (CV) tools over the next year to enhance the shopping experience, according…

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Saudi Arabia records 80 per cent surge in demand for school supplies

August 21, 2023

The Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) has revealed that the volume of demand for school supplies has seen an 80 per cent increase in 2023 compared to the previous year.…

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Egypt to lead Africa’s fashion market with $ 2.5 billion revenue

August 21, 2023

Egypt, alongside Nigeria, is poised to dominate the African fashion landscape, encompassing accessories, apparel and footwear, according to Statista. Egypt’s fashion industry is expected to reach $ 1.28 billion in…

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Printemps Doha and M7 announce Season 2 Of ‘The Collective’

August 21, 2023

Qatar’s largest luxury department store, Printemps Doha, and art centre, M7, have launched the second season of retail incubation programme ‘The Collective’. The scheme is created to empower and equip…

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Majid Al Futtaim reports 74 per cent YoY rise in H1 profit

August 21, 2023

Dubai-based retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim has reported a 74 per cent year-on-year jump in H1 2023 net profit to 1.7 billion dirhams ($463 million). The group’s revenues for the…

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Eros Group teams up with BOUNZ loyalty programme

August 18, 2023

UAE-based lifestyle loyalty programme BOUNZ has partnered with electronics retailer and distributor Eros Group. The collaboration will be further enhanced in Q2 2024, with digital receipts and in-app purchases added…

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B.Tech and Jumia join hands

August 18, 2023

B.Tech, an Egyptian integrated omnichannel retailer, has partnered with e-marketplace Jumia to launch an online store on its platform. The collaboration aims to strengthen B.Tech’s digital presence. It also aspires…

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Kuwait’s consumer price index increases by 3.74 per cent, Central Statistical Bureau reveals

August 18, 2023

Kuwait’s consumer price index has risen by 3.74 per cent in July this year compared to the same period last year, driven by high prices across multiple sectors, according to…

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Jumbo Electronics signs three partnership deals

August 18, 2023

Jumbo Electronics’ division Jumbo Serve, a UAE after-sales service provider for consumer electronics and home appliances, has fostered three new service agreements with global brands including Toshiba, Datalogic and HMD…

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Customer experience and AL tools emerge as top priority for Middle East CEOs, IBM Institute reveals

August 16, 2023

Productivity and customer experience have become the top priorities for CEOs in the Middle East over the next three years and they expect to benefit from advanced artificial intelligence (AL),…

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AL to shape global retail over next 12 months, Honeywell reveals

Saudi Arabia records 80 per cent surge in demand for school supplies

Egypt to lead Africa’s fashion market with $ 2.5 billion revenue

Printemps Doha and M7 announce Season 2 Of ‘The Collective’

Majid Al Futtaim reports 74 per cent YoY rise in H1 profit

Eros Group teams up with BOUNZ loyalty programme

B.Tech and Jumia join hands

Kuwait’s consumer price index increases by 3.74 per cent, Central Statistical Bureau reveals

Jumbo Electronics signs three partnership deals

Customer experience and AL tools emerge as top priority for Middle East CEOs, IBM Institute reveals

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