The UAE’s omni-channel consumer: Striking a balance between online and in-store shopping experiences

Are companies investing enough to build their online presence and boost innovation for in-store shopping experiences to make consumers keep coming back?

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Weekly Digest   Issue #40         The UAE’s omni-channel consumer: Striking a balance between online and in-store shopping experiences   The UAE’s retailers faced a quadruple blow as a result of the coronavirus restrictions. Are companies investing enough to build their online presence and boost innovation of in-store shopping experiences for consumers to keep coming back?   READ ARTICLE →

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