Cooperative<\/a> followed suit.<\/span><\/p>\nUnion Coop underscored that consumers tend to have a high level of trust in e-commerce platforms due to the services provided that protect their rights, offer attractive alternatives and provide reasonable pricing, especially for highly demanded electronic products, food and non-food items.<\/span><\/p>\nIt should also be noted that retail outlets have increased their competitiveness through these platforms by reducing delivery time and fees, preserving the right to return goods if they do not meet specifications, providing shopping wallets, and earning loyalty points to reach a wider range of consumers and boost their sales.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Cooperative disclosed that it handles around 1,100 online orders daily.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Dubai Chamber of Commerce forecasts that e-commerce\u2019s share of retail sales in the UAE is poised to reach 12.6 per cent of total retail sales by 2026, indicating promising growth opportunities in the sector and the rapid adoption of e-commerce in the UAE, the report noted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis analysis indicates an increase in price transparency by providing price comparisons for products sold through online platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"UAE grocery retailer Union Coop has revealed that the present market saturation with stores and e-commerce portals has increased its appeal in the competitive market<\/p>\n
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