UAE residents hail ease of online shopping during pandemic

UAE residents hail ease of online shopping during pandemic

UAE - Residents across the UAE have expressed their satisfaction with retailers launching various different channels that allow them to shop for items online, and many have said that they intend to continue to shop online after Covid-19.Experts noted that the biggest driver for the growth in online retail was the convenience that it offered, along with ease of payment, and greater safety as residents practiced social distancing."Before Covid-19, Middle East consumers spent their disposable income on experiences such as dining out, travel, and wellness," said Norma Taki, Middle East Consumer Markets Leader at PwC. "After the Covid-19 lockdown, the top areas of spend were grocery, entertainment & media, and ingredient & recipe meal kit services - a move to essentials and in-home needs."PwC's data showed that 27 per cent