BlackBerry Porsche and iPhone 4S sell best during DSF 2012

Release Date: 03rd February 2012

Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s leading multi-brand consumer electronics retailer, is expecting better sales turnover in the first quarter of the year as a result of a good performance experienced in its outlets during Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).

According to Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky’s Electronics, the first quarter of the year is always a busy period in terms of footfall and sales and is carried over in the coming months. “The various festivities that are happening in the coming months mean people will be looking for gadgets and electronics as gifts especially during the Chinese New Year, Navroz in March, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day,” he added.

Among the product categories, mobile phones and digital cameras have done exceptionally well during the festival while new models released from various brands for tablets and smart phones contributed to good sales as well. Meanwhile, the pace of growth for the IT categories remains constant.

The BlackBerry Porsche, priced over AED7,000, has been virtually sold out within the same day whenever stocks are available while iPhone 4S continue to be a bestseller. On the Android platform, there has been a swift movement for both the Samsung Galaxy SII and the Galaxy Note which have been heavily marketed throughout DSF, while Sony’s newly launched Tablet S has done well in the past week.

Meanwhile, in the digital SLR camera segments, the Canon EOS1100D and Canon EOS500D received the highest demand from consumers, while in the point and shoot category Fujifilm FinePix S3300, Sony Cyber-shot DSCW570, Nikon Coolpix S6200, Samsung MV800, and Panasonic Lumix GF3 were the top five bestsellers. In the video camera category the Panasonic SDRT76 and JVC GZHM445 have sold many units.

“We received similar sales turnover during the first 15 days of DSF as compared to the same period in 2011. While the average selling price dropped considerably this month, but we were able to maintain the sales turnover through the increased volume of units via better value bundles and offers across product range,” Panjabi said. 

Jacky’s Electronics is giving away premium gifts sets such as perfumes, fragrance coffrets, pilot cases and writing instruments from leading brands for every electronics products bought during DSF until 5th February. Among the premium items to choose from are Hugo Boss, Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), Gucci, D&G, Commes Des Garcons, and Van Cleef & Arpels perfums and fragrance coffrets; HP and Targus pilot cases; and Cross writing instruments.

Aside from these bundle offers, Jacky’s is also offering Extended Warranty scheme of up to four years on all products. Customers can also recycle their old electronic products through Jacky’s Eco-Exchange programme. Customers can also avail the Easy Payment Instalment Schemes at 0% interest through ADCB, Barclays, Citibank, Emirates NBD, Mashreq, National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Standard Chartered.

Latest deals and promotions are also updated on Jacky’s Twitter and Facebook pages on www.twitter.com/jackysuae/ and www.facebook.com/jackysuae/ respectively.

Trendy gadgets & gizmos hot sellers for gifts

Release Date: 08 December 2011

During this festive season, Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s leading multi-brand consumer electronics retailer, is offering a sweet treat for its customers buying gifts at any Jacky’s outlets across the UAE.

Dubbed as ‘My Kind of Celebration’, all Jacky’s customers purchasing products worth AED299 and above will receive Lindt Chocolate gift box ranging from Lindor Heart Tin, Lindt Milk Carres, Swiss tradition and Swiss tradition de luxe. The festive offer runs from 7th December 2011 until 2nd January 2012.

In addition, several product offers of amazing value and bundle deals across categories from TV, mobiles, digital, laptops and appliances are currently on offer. Among the current offers are on Samsung MV-800 digital camera; Olympus SZ10 3D camera; Canon EOS 600D and Nikon D5100 digital SLR cameras; Samsung UA55D6600 LED Smart TV and LG 55LW6510 Internet TV; Acer S3 Ultrabook; Dyson Air Multiplier; Apple iPad 2; Samsung 8.9″ Galaxy Tab; BlackBerry Bold 9900; Samsung Galaxy Note; Nokia N9; and Apple iPhone 4S.

“Every festive season, we are always aiming to reward our loyal customers with different value-added deals. In the past years, we have provided meal vouchers and free passes to leading amusement parks, and what a better way to celebrate this year’s festive season with chocolates for the sweet tooth,” said Ashish Panjabi, COO of Jacky’s Electronics.

Additionally, Jacky’s has exclusively tied-up with Mashreq Bank allowing their cardholders to receive a Lindor Heart Tin for any purchase of as little as AED100. Customers can also choose to avail the Jacky’s offer and pay through Mashreq card to get additional Lindor Heart Tin.

This holiday season, Jacky’s Electronics is also expecting to see an increase of demand for fast moving products such as tablets, smartphones, and notebooks. In addition, cameras, TVs and gaming products products along with accessories are likely to pick-up as well.

“During this holiday season, trendy gadgets usually take the lead as gift items. This year, we have a wide range of products with value offers in these categories offering customers a better choice to select gift products,” Panjabi added.

Customers can also recycle their old gadgets and electronic products through Jacky’s Eco-Exchange Programme and get exclusive cash rewards during this holiday season. For more information about the latest bundle offers from Jacky’s, customers can check the company’s Twitter account on www.twitter.com/jackysuae, and its Facebook page on www.facebook.com/jackysuae.

Electronics retailer to offer millions worth of bundle and product offers

Release Date: 7th October 2011

Celebrating its 10th participation as a retailer, Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s leading multi-brand consumer electronics retailer, is rolling out millions-worth of bundle and product offers during Gitex Shopper 2011.

In addition to great deals, 435 BenQ LCD 32” TV are up for grabs. For just AED300 or more, one lucky visitor shopping at Jacky’s stands will win the TV every 12 minutes at a raffle draw conducted onsite.  

“We have been a strategic partner of Gitex Shopper for many years, and ever since, we have always rolled-out special offers and deals for our loyal customers. For several years, Jacky’s has been the biggest retailer in terms of retail space and business volume,” said Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky’s Electronics.

“We aim to maintain our number one position by offering great value to our customers through exciting promotions and a host of latest products filled with shop and win excitement. For us, Gitex Shopper is another month on the calendar and it is when we see the teamwork of Jacky’s staffs at its best,” he added.

Among the products the company is highlighting are ultrabooks, ultra-slim laptops running on the latest generation Intel processor, which aims to rival Apple’s MacBook Air; Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Apple iPad 2. Jacky’s will also sell BlackBerry’s three new devices namely Bold 990, Torch 9810 and the all-touchscreen Torch 9860. Meanwhile, latest smartphones in the market – HTC Sensation with Beats Audio and Nokia N9 – will also be available at Jacky’s stands.

Furthermore, credit cardholders of ADCB, Barclays, Citibank, Emirates NBD, HSBC, Mashreq, NBAD, and Standard Chartered can avail the 0% Easy payment plan of up to 12 months during the exhibition. In a special tie-up with NBAD, 20 lucky customers can win 250,000 NBAD stars every time they shop at Jacky’s stands, while Citibank credit cardholders will have a chance to get Dubai Entertainer booklet every hour. Mashreq customers spending AED 1500 will be eligible to get AED 100 to spend.

Meanwhile, as part of Jacky’s Eco-Care campaign, the company supports Dubai Cares’ Educate a Girl campaign, which allows customers to donate AED5 by adding the amount to every purchase made during Gitex Shopper. All proceeds will be donated to Dubai Cares as part of its fundraising activities.

“Our partnership with Dubai Cares aims to assist them in their venture to raise funds that will be used in providing primary education to young girls across developing countries in the world. This has become our yearly advocacy as last year, we have also supported Dubai Cares ‘School Feeding’ campaign at Gitex Shopper,” said Panjabi.

Jacky’s Electronics is among the largest retail exhibitors at Gitex Shopper with total floor space spanning 12,000 square feet across the Central, East and West Halls of Airport Expo Dubai. The company will also promote great offers and deals on its Facebook – www.facebook.com/jackysuae/ and Twitter – www.twitter.com/jackysuae/.

Retail Giant anticipates 10% increase in shopper traffic

Release Date: 1st October 2011

A new product segment, Ultrabook, is expected to create hype and be among the best-selling products along with tablets and smartphone at this year’s Gitex Shopper, according to Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s leading multi-brand consumer electronics retailer.

The company said that Ultrabook, the thinner and slimmer version of notebooks, will be one of the main product highlights with major brands, such as Acer and Lenovo, introducing their own Ultrabook lines at the show.

“The Ultrabook is an ultra-slim laptop running on the latest generation Intel processor that maxes out at 0.8 inches thick. With Ultrabook being available at Gitex Shopper means major brands will have a product that will rival Apple’s MacBook Air,” said Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky’s Electronics.

While laptops, tablets and smartphones were a runaway success at last year’s event, Jacky’s predicts that the same product segments will still be considered ‘blockbusters’ at Gitex Shopper. The digital SLR cameras will also see a surge in sales as this segment has been growing rapidly in the past months.

“Other product highlights will be Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Apple iPad 2. Meanwhile, in the smartphone category, BlackBerry will focus on three new devices – Bold 9900, Torch 9810 and the all-touchscreen Torch 9860; HTC will have HTC Sensation, the first smartphone that incorporates the recently acquired technology from Beats Audio; and Nokia’s launch of N9, its next generation smartphones,” Panjabi added.

Panjabi also projected a 5 to 10% increase in the shopper traffic from last year’s 165,521 visitors. Gitex Shopper 2010 reported a sales in excess of AED170 million, making it a key consumer retail calendar events running on parallel with Gitex Technology Week.

“With the opening of the Metro’s Green Line and the venue’s proximity to Rashidiya Metro station, we expect to see more visitors as parking won’t be as much of an impediment. Furthermore, we also expect more tourists from the GCC particularly from Saudi Arabia to come. The carnival type of atmosphere of Gitex Shopper is second to none and the deals that can often be bagged are at many times not available anywhere else in the city,” he said.

This year, Jacky’s Electronics has increased its retail floor space presence with close to 12,000 square feet spanning across all three halls of Airport Expo Dubai. Gitex Shopper will be held from 8th to 15th October 2011. 

Most Jacky’s deals and offers at Gitex Shoppers, including its mega promotion will also be extended across its eight outlets in the UAE.

Electronics Retailer introduces latest philanthropic initiative ‘Jacky’s Eco-Care’

Release Date: 13th August 2011

jackys eco care

Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s leading multi-brand consumer electronics retailer, has partnered with UAE-based philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares, to help raise funds for its Girls’ Education Campaign 2011. The campaign aims to increase awareness of the importance of girls’ education as well as raise funds to support Dubai Cares programs, which address the gender imbalance in primary education and empower girls within their communities in developing countries across the world.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Cares, and Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer of Jacky’s Electronics, is effective between August and November 2011. Through Dubai Cares’ Point of Sale (POS) Promotion, customers are given the opportunity to donate AED5 by choosing to add the amount to purchases made at Jacky’s.

Meanwhile, Jacky’s Eco-Care, the company’s newest initiative launched this Ramadan, allows customers to further support Dubai Cares through the “Jacky’s Eco-Exchange” and “You Shop We Donate” programs. Jacky’s will donate AED10 for every old electronic product recycled in addition to donations of up to AED200 on purchases made by customers on selected product ranges. All proceeds will be donated to Dubai Cares as part of its fundraising activities.

“Jacky’s campaign, in support of the ‘Dubai Cares Girls’ Education Campaign 2011’, is a very generous initiative which gives members of the community innovative ways of participation in our fundraising campaign. Dubai Cares relies on the support of the community to continue to make a difference in the lives of children in developing countries. Funds raised through this campaign will go towards providing girls in developing countries with quality primary education, which is one of the best solutions to poverty,” said Al Gurg.

“Jacky’s Electronics is raising its bar to engage our customers to become socially responsible by giving back to the community and serving the less fortunate particularly young children. It is our privilege to support Dubai Cares in its quest to provide quality primary education to girls in developing countries around the world,” Panjabi said.

“Through Jacky’s Eco-Care, recycling old gadgets will not only make a positive impact on the environment, but will also allow us to support young children to attend school by donating to Dubai Cares. We urge all our loyal customers to join us in this worthwhile campaign by taking part in our latest philanthropic initiative,” Panjabi added.

The ‘Dubai Cares Girls’ Education Campaign 2011’ is the latest in a series of Ramadan campaigns run by Dubai Cares, which was launched in 2007 by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. In 2010, Dubai Cares launched its “School Feeding Campaign” which raised funds that are currently supporting school feeding programs for undernourished primary school-aged children in the Gaza Strip and Bangladesh, benefiting 80,000 and 88,000 children, respectively.

Jacky’s Eco-Care is an annual CSR activity which engages its customers to be socially and environmentally responsible in support of Dubai Cares charity activities. 

Aiming to raise consumer awareness on the proper disposal of electronic products, Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s leading multi-brand consumer electronics retailer, recently held an ‘Eco-Exchange Recycling’ Roadshow at its Mirdif City Centre Outlet.

The Eco-exchange roadshow highlighted the importance of recycling electronic products through a question and answer competition. During the event, customers could bring in their old mobile phones, notebooks, cameras, MP3 players and gaming consoles and recycle them on the spot to receive special prizes and cash vouchers for future purchases at Jacky’s.

“Going green has been a united effort by companies in the world and we would like to take part in creating awareness on the value of recycling electronic products with our customers. Holding this roadshow during DSS is an ideal time as we are able to target the whole family, including the youngsters and teenagers, and keep them informed of different ways to properly dispose their gadgets without any harmful effects to our environment,” said Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky’s Electronics.

The Eco-exchange roadshow was held in partnership with City 101.6 and hosted by their presenters, Tia and Sid. Ten Fujifilm digital cameras and a Nintendo Wii Console were given to lucky customers. The event coincided with the 41st anniversary of Jacky’s Group of Companies, and Group founder and Managing Director, Jacky Panjabi, was on hand to celebrate the event.

Launched last year, Jacky’s Eco-Exchange Programme allows customers to trade devices from old mobile phones, notebooks, cameras, MP3 players and gaming consoles to any of Jacky’s outlet across the UAE to get a cash voucher for their future purchase of choice.  The value of the product is calculated in-store by trained Customer Service Executives who use a custom-built online portal to help determine what the value of the product would be, whether it is working or non-working.

With the Eco-Exchange programme all customers also have the option to trade devices in whatever brand or condition, allowing them to frequently buy latest devices and keeping up with the fast changing technology. Jacky’s also offer a value on non-working products, where in many cases a trade-in value is also given and where there is no trade-in value, the  will still be recycled free of charge.  

Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s leading multi-brand electronics retailer, received its Superbrand Status for sixth consecutive years.

One of the first consumer electronics retailers to be recognised by the UAE Superbrands Council, a branch of the internationally renowned Superbrands organisation, Jacky’s Electronics received its first recognition in 2004. Jacky’s will be included in the seventh edition of the much coveted coffee-table style Superbrands book, which includes a two-page profile of each of the Superbrands selected by a panel of experts and eminent figures from the world of branding.

“Considered as the ‘Oscars of Branding’, the Superbrands award prompts us to reinforce our commitment of providing the best services to our customers,” said Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky’s Electronics. “Since receiving our first Superbrands award, we have launched several initiatives that will add more value to our customers; among them were the Jacky’s Extended Warranty and the Jacky’s Eco-Exchange programmes. For six straight years, being recognised as a Superbrand solidifies Jacky’s Electronics’ leadership position in the electronic retail sector.”

Jacky’s was one of a select number of brands in the UAE from over 800 short listed companies to receive the prestigious award. 

Jacky’s Electronics was awarded as the ‘Best Security Implementation Project of the Year’ during the recent Network Middle East Innovation Awards 2011 for implementing a successful security project that addressed its dynamic needs and securing its network from any online and software threats.

Last year, Jacky’s has deployed SonicWALL’s United Threat Management (UTM) security solution in order to optimise the bandwidth of its network across its 10 retail outlets and remote warehouse locations in the UAE. This solution allowed Jacky’s to monitor and control network usage, save costs on lease lines and establish content security and integrity.

Kuldeep Walia, Jacky’s Electronics’ IT Manager, received the accolade from ITP Publishing, organisers of the awards, at Dubai’s Grosvenor House Hotel. The annual award, the longest-running of its kind in the Middle East, honoured the best technology providers, professionals and projects in the region illustrating its status a centre of innovation in ICT and networking.

Retail Giant is a Sponsor at 2011 Musical Gala featuring Vyas Brothers

Release Date: 27th April 2011

Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s leading multi-brand consumer electronics retailer, is participating as a sponsor in the 2011 Musical Gala, the fourth fund-raising gala of the Dubai Chapter of CARE Foundation, Pakistan’s largest charitable non-profit organisation.

The musical gala is held in conjunction with Red Crescent, a local charity partner, and will be followed by music and entertainment by the popular singing group Vyas Brothers. Scheduled to be held on 29th April, at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, all the proceeds at the sit-down dinner will be used in the rebuilding of schools destroyed by the recent floods in Pakistan.

“Every day we serve customers in our retail outlets but as members of the community, we wanted to see what else we could do to help the community and serve the less fortunate. It is our privilege to be associated and be part of CARE Foundation’s noble cause of improving the lives of poor students by giving them a quality education,” said Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky’s Electronics.

The musical gala serves as a platform to highlight the ongoing crisis in Pakistan and raise funds for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of schools, including homes, clean water, and health facilities in the country. The event is expected to be attended by some of the country’s prominent members of the Pakistani, Indian and other expatriate communities.

“Organisations like Jacky’s Electronics have always been active members of the community and are giving back to the society by being involved in charitable fundraising. Together, we are contributing towards a worthy cause by helping the future generations attain their dreams,” said Sehr Amjad Ismail, President, CARE Foundation Pakistan Dubai.

The CARE Foundation, established in Pakistan in 1988 to provide quality education to the country’s underprivileged children, recently won the ‘Best Charity Organization’ award by Ahlan Group’s ITP Publications. CARE successfully manages 188 schools across Pakistan, educates over 145,000 children, employs over 2000 teachers, successfully graduated over 34,000 students and provides scholarships to 800 students through the higher education support programme.

Company sees 40% rise in key product categories

Release Date: 20th February 2011

With more customers deciding to recycle their electronics when buying new products, Jacky’s Electronics has seen a sales growth in key product categories during the month long Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).

Since expanding its Eco-Exchange programme early this year to accept old notebooks, cameras, MP3 players and gaming consoles, more customers have exchanged their old products for cash vouchers to upgrade to the latest tech gadgets in the market. As one of the few retailers who offer such services meant more customers who are going green shopped at Jacky’s outlets to recycle and buy electronics during DSF.

This contributed to company’s sales increase of 35 to 40% in product categories such as smartphones, tablet PCs and televisions throughout the festival period. Among the popular products were the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Apple iPhone 4 and BlackBerry smartphones while the upcoming Cricket World Cup has boosted the sales of televisions.

“The Eco-Exchange programme generated awareness this year showing that more people are not only after buying the newest products in the market but are becoming environmentally aware. The cash vouchers we provided for every product being recycled were one of the key factors for our increased sales as more people now tend to let go of their old gadgets to get new ones,” said Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky’s Electronics.

“With the festival season coinciding with the Chinese New Year and the school holidays in Saudi Arabia, we have seen a visible increase in the number of Chinese and Saudi tourists who shopped with us. There were also plenty of Indian nationals who came to our outlets across the country,” he added.

Jacky’s DSF promotions of free gifts and a wide range of value bundles in key product categories have been received well by its customers. It also partnered with Paris Gallery to raffle away 32” BenQ LCD TVs every day for the entire DSF which contributed to the company’s sales growth.

Jacky’s Electronics is also offering Extended Warranty scheme on all products.  The company also constantly updates customers on trends that happened during DSF via it’s blog at http://blogs.jackys.com where details on bestselling products were shared.  Customers can also stay updated with the latest deals and promotions from Jacky’s via its social media channels, twitter - www.twitter.com/jackysuae  and Facebook - www.facebook.com/jackysuae.