Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunitie...
Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunities in the Middle East, with in-depth market and data analysis from our in-country field researchers and regional experts.
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
Writing instruments showed the smallest fluctuations in demand during the pandemic and the most consistent growth compared to other personal accessories in the United Arab Emirates. Unlike bags, watches and jewellery, writing accessories are…
Although demand for watches dropped during the first year of the pandemic, especially for traditional watches driven by status, overall retail volume and value sales are growing faster than any other category within personal accessories in 2022.…
Following the pandemic and post-pandemic recovery phase, with expatriates leaving and re-entering the United Arab Emirates over the past few years, the population is finally stabilising in 2022, with the “new normal” finally established. This…
While overall demand for jewellery declined in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 and subsequent home seclusion, costume jewellery, compared to the fine segment, recovered quickly in retail volume terms, returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2021.…
Among all categories within personal accessories in the United Arab Emirates, bags and luggage suffered the most from the pandemic, recording the sharpest volume decline in 2020 due to lack of travel opportunities and general limited mobility in line…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…