8 November 2026Retail and e-commerce in the Gulf
The Shelf Report
Gulf retail and e-commerce, from shop floor to checkout

Retail news

Openings, launches, festivals and deals across Gulf retail.

Retail news

Most customers already carry several loyalty cards. How a smaller shop builds one people actually use.

8 November 2026
Retail news

Mall shoppers decide in seconds whether to step in. How to design windows that make them stop.

8 November 2026
Retail news

Parents shop with lists, budgets and deadlines. How retailers plan the season from stock to campaigns.

8 November 2026
Retail news

The 45-day festival runs until 17 January 2027. Here is what has been announced so far, and what it means for shops and brands.

7 November 2026
Retail news

Not every promotion is a price cut. Eight mechanics, what each is good for, and the trap to avoid with each one.

7 November 2026