UAE Government turns good Samaritan for consumers
It sure looks like the UAE government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure consumers in the country are protected and informed. But is there a catch somewhere?
June 25, 2012 4:39
EU bans Syrian president’s wife from travel, shopping
The European Union banned the wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from travelling to the EU or shopping with European companies in a move to stop her buying the Chanel dresses and Louboutin shoes she apparently craves.
March 24, 2012 3:33
Flying Shoppers: Dubai hopes airline passengers could ease its debt burden
With its bank credit scarce, Dubai is planning to raise at least $500 million by issuing bonds secured against future revenues of Dubai Duty Free. Will shopping save the day?
March 6, 2012 2:18
A Different Dubai: shopping fatigue could lead to innovation
Now that the world is watching, what can Dubai do to stay in the spotlight? Precious de Leon mulls over the possibilities, looking at how Abu Dhabi is shaping up.
February 5, 2012 5:01
Surviving the small mall syndrome
How can small malls compete with heavy weight retail spaces like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates? The secret is not to. And Precious de Leon tells you why.
January 11, 2012 2:37
E-motional blackmail: who’s really afraid of a little online business?
Fraud and identity theft are not enough to keep consumers from choosing to shop online. But heavy bank charges might do the trick if banks are allowed to carry on.
January 8, 2012 3:13
DSF 2012: And so it begins…
Dubai At Its Best-is the theme of DSF 2012. Interesting slogan, considering the bad rep Dubai has for its overambitious debt laden status post 2009, thinks Kipp.
January 4, 2012 3:45
A’mall-ing Research: Online Retail in UAE
A lack of trust and confidence in local merchants strikes Kipp as a far more realistic reason online shopping hasn’t quite taken off in this region, as opposed to the fact that consumers preferring the ‘hedonistic’ pleasures Dubai Malls provide--as some academics prefer to pander...
December 27, 2011 3:51
Save by using your credit card? Really?
When you can only use a credit card to purchase savings bonds online, then you start to question the whole banking sector’s take on changing consumer spending habits.
December 18, 2011 5:36
And the mall wars continue: Mall owners vs retailers
Latest research shows retail rent in Dubai isn't as bad others in the world. So why are retailers still dropping out of their lease? Maybe there's just not enough shoppers.
November 27, 2011 4:35
Are the deals in GITEX Shopper really worth it?
Eva Fernandes braves the far reaches of Dubai Airport Expo and the dreaded public mayhem of Gitex promotions and bargains to find out, are the discounts really worth it?
October 10, 2011 12:12
Exclusive Research: UAE and KSA Online Shopping experience
Kipp collaborates with YouGovSiraj to bring you exclusive weekly UAE and KSA research under our latest section, Vox Populi. This week’s research covers online shopping behaviour. Precious de Leon reports.
July 11, 2011 1:04
The Amazing Shrinking Shops: is the Carrefour Market rebrand a sign of things to come?
After the Middle East’s superlative obsession, is big and anonymous finally being replaced with small, local and intimate? Precious de Leon ponders the possibilities.
June 26, 2011 3:04
Will Ikea’s venture into region’s online shopping scene be a success?
How often do you shop at a local online store? Ikea’s hoping your answer to that is every day. Would Ikea succeed where so many have failed?
June 13, 2011 3:21
Battle of the retail bulge ends as region’s malls get ‘cozier’ repositioning
Kipp hatesloves to say it. We told you so! Jones Lang LaSalle agrees that ‘community concept’ emerges a mall trend as competition heats up and online retailing continues to rise.
May 17, 2011 3:46
Yahoo won't 'screw up' Tumblr
The search engine giant confirms its purchase of popular blogger site.
May 21, 2013 2:52
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43