Deliveries from small businesses<\/strong><\/p>\nAnother repercussion of the pandemic is that an increasing number of local businesses now provide delivery services. While they may not always have everything in stock, orders are only a few minutes away by foot or bike.<\/p>\n
These outlets, which serve the immediate local community, have the opportunity to develop a more personal relationship with customers and provide a more bespoke service.<\/p>\n
One obvious direction for local convenience stores is to combine their offerings with digital technology to provide customers with relevant services. When it comes to fast commerce, partnering with local stores may be the quickest way to even faster delivery times.<\/p>\n
Third-party, last-mile delivery services are already heavily reliant on quick commerce, so collaborating with corner stores makes sense.<\/p>\n
This business model would also provide a more sustainable solution by encouraging shorter, more environmentally friendly bike or foot delivery services.<\/p>\n
The future of e-commerce delivery<\/strong><\/p>\nOver the next few years, the average annual growth rate for e-commerce in the UAE is expected to be around 10 per cent.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the country’s digital economy set to grow to more than $140 billion by 2031.<\/p>\n
This is good news for business owners looking to enter the Dubai and Gulf region delivery markets,\u00a0given that Internet penetration in the UAE is expected to reach 99 percent by 2022. There are nearly 10 million Internet users in this potential e-commerce market.<\/p>\n
Despite the fact that physical retail has always been strong in the UAE, e-commerce can supplement the physical offering with digital services that improve the entire customer experience, including new and innovative last-mile delivery models.<\/p>\n
Retail in all its forms offers opportunities for tech-savvy entrepreneurs with an eye on providing top-notch delivery solutions, from physical stores looking to complement their business with online services to online retailers looking for new models that improve their last-mile delivery experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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