Tips to use when shopping online
Samer Haddad
Senior Director - Projects @ Public Investment Fund (PIF) | Real Estate Development
Online shopping has been increasing rapidly during the last 3-5 years, however it became the main way of shopping for many people during C-19.
35% of total retail sales happen online, from LV bags and sport shoes to bread, fruits and vegetables currently almost all retailers have put their commodities and goods online, consequently physical shopping centers and retail shops have witnessed less footfall which pushed owners to change the way they do business by using more AI, it is not a secret that they are suffering to survive.
We can’t tell exactly if this is temporary or this the new era of shopping, nevertheless this new shopping experience will last for at least the coming 12 - 24 months.
While shopping online, you must pay attention to some important details, otherwise you will be victimized by the fraud websites and applications.
In addition to reading the description of the product carefully, choosing the right size and color, type of payment, delivery date and duration, packaging and delivery cost, you need to choose the right online shopping application / platform, which should be trusted and contain good comments by users.
Without a shadow of doubt, Noon and Amazon are the best platforms to buy online as they have strict policies regarding the quality of the products they deliver, they make sure that you receive your product intact and in a perfect condition “exactly like the advertisement”.
Lastly, I advise everyone to remember that shopping is not only buying what you need, it is a life style, social experience and an opportunity of spend quality time with your loved ones, UAE has the best shopping malls in the world where you shop, eat and play, let us keep this tradition.