Just as convenience factors like free delivery and a quick and easy checkout process weigh heavily on the purchasing decisions of parents of young children, the convenience of mobiles has ensured they have become this group’s most popular ecommerce device. In 2015, it was PCs/laptops… Read More
Noon, Middle East’s soon to be launched e-commerce platform, founded by Mohamed Alabbar, has appointed Faraz Khalid as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr Khalid is the former Co-founder and Managing Director of Namshi, a fashion online retailer. With proven experience and hands-on knowledge in building, launching… Read More
Given the skyrocketing smartphone usage in the Middle East combined with high internet penetration, it is no surprise that most of the Middle East shoppers prefer shopping online, reiterating the scope for growth in ecommerce. While the trend has been strengthening over the years, the… Read More
When it comes to digital marketing, less is more, suggests Kantar TNS. Rosie Hawkins, Global Director of Client Solutions of the company revealed that just 20 percent of touchpoints in fragmented digital touchpoint world can account for 80 percent of the impact on consumers. This… Read More
The second half of the year brings with it a sumptuous number of holidays and festivals. As a marketer, you must try to turn every event into a sales opportunity to uplift your bottom line. This needs planning your holiday calendar. And don’t just plan… Read More
Banks in the GCC are under pressure to innovate digital services over the next two years, as cash is becoming obsolete, consumers are becoming bankers, and banks adopt “smart” solutions, according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan. As a result, the e-commerce market… Read More
88 percent of the population in the Middle East visit social networking sites daily on their mobiles with Facebook leading the way with 94% users. With the high percentage seen, Facebook now wants its users to shop for clothes and other products from their mobile… Read More
Abandoned Cart? Not a problem anymore! Every type of business/industry has evolved. 2015 happens to be the most advanced as compared to 2000 when e-commerce really took off! We have come a long way from 2000 and everything pertaining to e-commerce, just like any… Read More
Eros Group, a distributor of brands including Samsung, Hitachi, TCL and Linksys, has launched a new online shopping website allowing customers to purchase everything from mobile phone accessories to home theatre systems and washing machines online. The website has a range of products including home… Read More
Digital consumption and the proliferation of social media channels have compelled marketers to focus on enhancing consumer experience to better engage audiences. From the cell phone to the desktop to physically visiting a store, consumers are entering an omnichannel world, expecting a continuity in their experience. According to a recent Forrester Consulting study,… Read More
