The retail sector in the country is poised for recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as more shoppers have become more confident to visit malls and shopping centres, Mall of Qatar (MoQ) general manager Emile Sarkis has said.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of MoQ’s new campaign, he said that Qatar’s retail sector has been continuously doing well since the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.
“A majority of customers want to see and check (physically) whatever they’re buying, and that is gradually regaining their confidence to shop,” Sarkis said, noting that in the past months many people have been accustomed to online shopping and relied on home delivery services.
He expects MoQ’s footfall to continue increasing in the coming weeks as it introduces new shopping campaigns and promotions. It recently announced the first winner for the shop-and-win campaign that was launched last week under the theme “Pick and Choose.”
It is learnt that Doha Metro’s reopening, particularly the green line, contributed in enticing more residents and visitors to shop at various stores and boutiques at MoQ.
In addition, earlier announcements by Qatari authorities allowing families and their children to enter malls and shopping centres also helped boost sales of different outlets.
Sarkis said that MoQ has been imposing stringent measures such as mandatory wearing of masks and requiring visitors to show a green code on their Ehteraz app, among other protocols, to ensure the safety of employees and shoppers.
Apart from local and international brands, he said the mall’s many offerings and one-of-its-kind facilities such as the Oasis stage make it a popular destination – a place for people to have unique experiences.
About the shop-and-win campaign, he said: “We want to have something different, this is a huge campaign offering 20 luxury (BMW and MINI) cars, which is the first time in the history of the retail business and shopping business in Qatar.”
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