El Corte Inglés named Akhom Consulting's official representative in the GCC

What: El Corte Inglés partners with Akhom Consulting to enhance its luxury shopping experience for Middle Eastern travellers in Spain and Portugal.

Why it is important: The collaboration showcases innovative approaches to international retail, combining tax incentives with personalized services to attract high-value customers.

El Corte Inglés has partnered with Akhom Consulting to enhance its presence in the Middle East, particularly in GCC countries. This collaboration aims to provide an unparalleled luxury shopping experience for Middle Eastern travellers visiting Spain and Portugal.

The partnership introduces a range of exclusive services tailored for international customers. These include an Instant Tax Refund system allowing non-EU residents to save up to 15.7% on purchases with no minimum spend, and the ability to combine multiple purchases on a single tax-free form. Additionally, a 10% Reward Card enables visitors to accumulate credit for future purchases across El Corte Inglés stores in Spain and Portugal.

Further enhancing the offering is a Gold Card system, where customers choosing the El Corte Inglés Gift Card as their tax refund method receive an additional 20% of the total taxes. The stores also provide dedicated personal shoppers to assist clients in curating their shopping experience, offering personalized advice and exclusive access to the latest collections.