Majid Al Futtaim Partners With Checkout.com To Transform E-Commerce For Millions

Majid Al Futtaim, a prominent figure in the shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure sectors across the Middle East, Africa, and, has initiated a strategic partnership with Checkout.com, a global leader in digital payments. This collaboration is set to transform the shopping experience for over 15 million customers who frequent Majid Al Futtaim's online stores each month, offering them a seamless, secure, and unified one-click checkout experience across the company’s payment platforms.

The new partnership aims to consolidate Majid Al Futtaim's customer payment process across its diverse portfolio, which includes leading fashion, home, specialty retail, and beauty brands such as lululemon, LEGO, Crate and Barrel, and Shiseido, over 20 digital platforms within the GCC. Additionally, it encompasses the company's cinema, leisure, entertainment businesses, and its grocery retail stores operating under the Carrefour franchise in 14 different markets. By leveraging Checkout.com's innovative technology, this integration is poised to enhance customer insights, offer personalized experiences, and reduce friction at checkout, making shopping effortless and more engaging.

Ahmed Galal Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim – Holding, emphasized the company’s dedication to delivering exceptional moments to customers, partners, and community members. He stated that ensuring the security of the company's business networks and customer data is crucial for providing memorable experiences. Through the partnership with Checkout.com, Majid Al Futtaim aims to offer a secure and seamless transaction process for customers across the globe.

Guillaume Pousaz, Founder and CEO of Checkout.com, expressed excitement about extending their relationship with Majid Al Futtaim, aiming to elevate conversion rates and enhance payment performance. Pousaz highlighted the joint effort to innovate and improve the shopping experience, aspiring to set new benchmarks for convenience and reliability in the digital economy of the Middle East and Africa.

The collaboration with Checkout.com, known for its robust risk and fraud management capabilities and top-tier security, signals Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment to ensuring customer transactions are safeguarded against fraud and unauthorized access. This move not only elevates the safety and reliability of Majid Al Futtaim's payment systems but also reaffirms the company's dedication to providing a secure and seamless shopping experience for its clientele.

This partnership between Majid Al Futtaim and Checkout.com stands as a significant step towards enhancing the e-commerce landscape in the region, offering customers innovative payment solutions that are secure, convenient, and user-friendly. It marks a forward movement in redefining customer engagement and satisfaction, ensuring a smoother, more enjoyable shopping journey across various platforms and locations.