PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Small local grocers is set to lose ground over the forecast period
While value sales (at constant 2024 prices) of small local grocers will remain flat over the forecast period, the channel is expected to be impacted by the ongoing steady decline in the number of outlets and selling space due to the rapid expansion of modern grocery retailers. The channel's performance could also be impacted by the growth of supermarkets and convenience stores, as they increasingly target specific immigrant worker groups.
The liberalisation of alcohol in Abu Dhabi offers opportunities for drinks specialists
In 2024, Abu Dhabi inaugurated its first brewery, Side Hustle Brews and Spirits, following the relaxation of alcohol regulations in the United Arab Emirates. Previously, alcohol production was prohibited, forcing Side Hustle to import its products from the US.
Digitalisation could potentially revitalise operations of small local grocers
Despite the use of WhatsApp and third-party delivery services by some small local grocers, only a low percentage utilise advanced financial technology, while many still operate without connected point-of-sale systems, indicating a significant opportunity for digital transformation. While the use of non-cash payments is now prevalent in the United Arab Emirates, driven mostly by cards in the case of in-store purchases and digital payments for online orders, mainly by mid-income consumers who visit these stores for convenience, cash is still used by blue-collar workers when shopping at small local grocers.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Small Local Grocers industry in United Arab Emirates with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Small Local Grocers industry in United Arab Emirates, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Small Local Grocers in United Arab Emirates report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Small Local Grocers in United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the leading retailers in Small Local Grocers in United Arab Emirates?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- How has the impact of COVID-19 and national lockdown impacted consumer demand?
- Which formats have benefited the most from stockpiling and enforced home seclusion?
- How will the wider economic impact of COVID-19 shape the retail landscape in the future?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Small Local Grocers in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Small local grocers struggles to access new communities and loses momentum
Some food/drink/tobacco specialists still attract considerable demand
Despite digital development, small local grocers lags behind large grocery retailers
Small local grocers is set to lose ground over the forecast period
The liberalisation of alcohol in Abu Dhabi offers opportunities for drinks specialists
Digitalisation could potentially revitalise operations of small local grocers
Retail in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview
Retail in 2024: The big picture
Higher polarisation with premiumisation rising while consumers remain under pressure
More strategic partnerships form as competition intensifies
What next for retail?
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Seasonality
Dubai Shopping Festival (“DSF”)
Dubai Summer Surprises (“DSS”)
Back to School
Super Sales
White Friday
APPENDIX
DISCLAIMER
Small Local Grocers
Small local grocers are mostly independent retail outlets (with a selling space of under 400 square metres), kiosks, market stalls or street vendors, owned by families and/or run on an individual basis, and with a primary focus on selling food/beverages/tobacco and other groceries. Small local grocers also includes ethnic grocery stores that specialize in foreign brands and food types, health food stores, confectioners/newsagents/tobacconists (CTNs), food & drink souvenir stores, legally registered mobile shops that are run out of a truck, and regional specialty stores. Retail sales from farmers markets, farms, vineyards, or similar producers are also included in small local grocers. Outlets located within wet markets in Southeast Asia (often located in government-owned multi-story buildings) should be counted as separate outlets.
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