Retail as a Driver of Urban Transformation
Retail is driving urban transformation, prompting planners and retailers to integrate mixed-use developments, sustainable design, and experiential spaces that meet evolving consumer expectations.
The Personalization Myth and Why Retail Keeps Getting It Wrong
Every brand talks about retail personalization. But most stores still feel like they’re built for everyone. And no one. Because the real divide isn’t digital vs. physical. it’s generational.
Is ChatGPT the new frontier in online shopping?
As someone who considers “Add to cart” a lifestyle choice, I had to see what all the AI fuss is about.
The Cenomi-URW Deal and The Future of Malls in Saudi Arabia
A decade-long strategic agreement signals confidence in the future of Saudi retail and urban evolution.
Shoppertainment: Retail’s Next Great Disruption
Traditional e-commerce is giving way to immersive, real-time, and culturally driven retail. From livestream shopping to TikTok-powered sales, this is the new retail frontier.
Brands Under Fire: How Retail Is Dodging Trump’s Tariffs
The global retail industry is entering an era where tariffs, trade wars, and nationalistic policies are reshaping the very foundation of commerce.
2025 Retail Outlook – $5.42 Trillion Sales Growth
The U.S. retail industry’s 2025 forecast is in: The NRF is projecting $5.42 trillion in sales, but the real story is about consumer shifts, digital acceleration, and an uncertainty-fueled consumer sentiment.
Retail’s New Era: Resilience, Transformation, “Expannovation”
Remember when retail used to be as simple as “sell, profit, repeat?” Well, not anymore. Now, it’s all about expanding without overextending, innovating without alienating, and transforming without losing sight of the bottom line. Tough balance? Absolutely. But in 2025, it’s the only way forward.
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The Luxury Conundrum: Can Brands Survive a Creative Shake Up?
The luxury fashion industry thrives on reinvention, but at what cost? In an era where creative directors wield as much influence as the brands they helm, can the latter withstand constant reinvention or is their very identity at risk?
2025 Retail Trends: Resilience and Transformation
“The 2025 Retail Agenda: Resilience Amid Transformation” brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of retail in a rapidly evolving landscape. From affordability-focused strategies to AI-powered personalization, the session explored how resilience and transformation will shape retail success.
The New Era of Protectionism
How Trump's tariffs are reshaping global retail in 2025 - By Panos Linardos, Chairman, RLC Global Forum
The Affordability Imperative: Capitalizing on Value-Led Grocery Retail in the GCC
Discover the RLC Global Forum & Oliver Wyman’s Report on the Future of Grocery Retail in the region.
Visionary Leaders Honored at the Prestigious 2025 RLC Honors VIP Dinner in Diriyah
Celebrating excellence in retail and innovation at one of the industry’s most exclusive gatherings.
Global Digital Index: GCC Edition
A new report offers a data-driven, global perspective on the digital shopping landscape in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Collaboration and Leadership Take Center Stage at 2025 RLC Global Forum
The 2025 RLC Global Forum wrapped up in Riyadh after two days of high-level discussions, bringing together leaders from across the retail value chain, including industry partners, policymakers, and academia.