Carrefour integrates ChatGPT into sales and intensifies competition in the French market

15 April 2026

This move is part of the group’s broader technology strategy, where AI serves as a key growth driver.

Ranking of Kazakhstan’s Largest Taxpayers in the Trade Sector Compiled

20 March 2026

According to analysts’ data, the sector’s share in GDP has increased in recent years, reflecting the expansion of the domestic consumer market and the growth of corporate turnover.

Developers’ interest in street retail is growing in Kazakhstan

19 March 2026

Market participants note that this trend reflects a new stage in the maturity of commercial real estate in the country’s largest cities, particularly in Almaty.

Fiscalisation of trade intensifies: receipt turnover in Kazakhstan rises by 18%

18 March 2026

Kazakhstan has recorded a significant increase in the number of fiscal receipts issued and total turnover, indicating a gradual formalisation of business revenues.

Up to 40% of product price paid as retro-bonuses: producers highlight imbalance in food retail

17 March 2026

Food producers in Kazakhstan say that additional payments to retail chains have a significant impact on profitability and pricing.

INFOLine: The war in the Middle East will drive demand and prices for warehouse space in Central Asia

16 March 2026

A significant increase in demand for warehouse infrastructure across Central Asian countries is expected amid the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the disruption of established logistics chains.

Scale and Geometry: Architectural Features of the New Massimo Dutti Concept at Dostyk Plaza

16 March 2026

A renewed two-level Massimo Dutti space has opened in Almaty, redefining the traditional interaction between fashion and interior art.

Eurasia Shopping and Entertainment Center Continues to Operate as Usual — TSPM. Comment

12 March 2026

The comment comes amid public discussions regarding the future of the property. The company emphasized that no reconstruction is planned for 2026 and that Eurasia remains one of the key retail facilities on the capital’s right bank.

Consumer Market: Annual Inflation Eases to 11.7%

3 March 2026

According to the assessment of the Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a slowdown in inflationary processes was recorded in February across the food and non-food segments as well as in the services sector.

Retail Maintains Leadership in Employment Structure of Kazakhstan’s Economy

27 February 2026

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the total number of employed people in Kazakhstan reached 9.3 million, increasing by 110,000 compared to the same period of the previous year.

INFOLine: Kazakhstan’s retail real estate market recorded its strongest growth in five years

25 February 2026

According to experts, 2025 marked a period of active commissioning of new retail facilities and increased investment activity across the sector.

How Much Do Kazakhstanis Spend on Beauty? The Beauty Segment Becomes a Key Retail Growth Driver

18 February 2026

Kazakhstan’s cosmetics market shows record growth and is shaping a new model of rational consumer behavior