Retail

How UAE shops plan to keep Ramadan food prices low

Here are strategies applied by UAE retailers to protect Ramadan budgets

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Shoppers browse Ramadan essentials at a UAE supermarket as retailers roll out price freezes and discounts ahead of the holy month.

MAF's discount store Sava opens in 2 new UAE locations

New openings take Sava stores to six emirates across the UAE

A shopper browses the aisles at a Sava discount store in the UAE.

How UAE's LuLu plans to keep prices in check

Retailer signs new global deals, expands private labels, targets faster e-commerce growth

As global food systems face growing strain, LuLu’s message is clear: tighter control of supply is now essential to keep shelves stocked — and prices stable — for Gulf consumers.

LuLu launches ‘Adipoli’, ‘Malayali Habibi’ in UAE

Find out about the products named after Kerala’s hook words launched at Gulfood 2026

Adipoli will be rolled out across all LuLu stores in the Middle East, starting with the UAE.

‘Ultra-fast’ retail is new normal in UAE, Middle East

Premium beauty, social commerce and, demand are reshaping Unilever’s Gulf strategy

Anything from food items to vacuum cleaners can be ordered online. The expectation: Delivery in 15 minutes. Fair and Lovely, one of Unilever’s most popular and controversial products on display in a supermarket aisle.

Amazon plans thousands more job cuts next week

Cuts follow earlier layoffs tied to AI, efficiency and a push to reduce bureaucracy

Amazon plans a fresh round of corporate job cuts next week as part of a broader effort to streamline operations, according to a Reuters report.

SOCO gaming hub opens in Dubai: Entry prices revealed

Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment's latest venture showcases shifts towards experiences

SOCO, Majid Al Futtaim’s new social entertainment venue, has opened at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai.

Dubai is getting a Food District - Here's what it means

DP World’s project will double Al Aweer’s size and add gourmet halls and cold storage

Dubai’s Al Aweer market, set for a major transformation as DP World unveils plans for the upcoming Dubai Food District.

Beyond Carrefour: Home-grown brands change how you shop

Carrefour is still here, but home-grown brands are rising fast across the GCC

Aldo: From a cobbler’s grandson to a global retailer

ALDO founder on listening to customers, navigating crises and building a lasting brand

Aldo Bensadoun (C) with his Dubai team at the ALDO store in Dubai Mall.

Most UAE expats refuse to give up living large in 2026

New surveys show UAE residents saving more while protecting travel and everyday comforts

UAE expats still prioritise saving in 2026, but refuse to give up living large

Stores to homes: UAE embraces single-use plastic ban

From reusable bags to sustainable packaging, community is adapting to alternatives

Retailers, manufacturers and shoppers are adopting eco-friendly alternatives.

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