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This year's holiday shopping season is expected to set new records as buyers take advantage of increasingly attractive deals across many platforms.

According to an internal document obtained by The Information, Meta Platforms Inc.'s Instagram intends to drastically reduce its shopping options in order to refocus its e-commerce efforts on those that directly produce advertising. Instagram's current commerce page will be phased out over time, according to reports

Google Cloud has announced a partnership with Nana Direct, a pioneering online grocery shopping and delivery startup that offers Saudi households a convenient online grocery shopping experience.

Aladdin Reward Coins can be redeemed for discounts on the Aladdin Reward shop, which now offers a diverse selection of consumer electronics from hundreds of brands and stores. In contrast to other reward programmes, where 100 loyalty points often translate to AED 1 upon redemption, Aladdin offers an AED 1 discount for every Coin.

Lu Geng said, "Through our new venture, Petal Search, we are bringing the ease of online shopping to our consumers by collaborating with leading e-commerce platforms and ensuring enriching shopping experiences by bringing quality products for our end-users. Petal Search features a price comparison tool that allows shoppers and travellers to grab the best deals across multiple brands."

“We want to offer our customers the best value from their shopping experience, this DSF. They will have the opportunity to grab amazing deals, savings and flexible payment options when purchasing their preferred brand, With the Expo, an influx of tourists and the festive season - we expect a surge in sales ” said Mohammad Badri.

EROS has prepared all of its retail stores across the UAE for the festive season by offering consumers flexible exchange/payment plans and incentives, ensuring a hassle-free shopping experience. The company has put together a holiday gift line—from affordable to the most costly devices and products - that locals can pick up in EROS stores or go online at www.eros.ae.

Pandemic has caused significant behavioral changes, including a shift in purchasing preferences, with most individuals opting for online shopping, leading to a surge in e-commerce. Retailers are eager to capitalize on this trend and opportunities.

“As 83 percent of consumers in UAE are very clearly ready to move on from the pandemic, they are looking at Holiday 2021 as the beginning of the rest of their lives,” said Mohammed Alkhotani.

Salem Ahmed, Founder and CEO of BeanBurds said: “At BeanBurds, we always think of how we can deliver exceptional coffee experiences by identifying customer pain points and fixing them with innovative solutions.”