The Retail Giants Finding Their Place at New York Fashion Week
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The RLC Global Forum tracks and unpacks the key drivers of change for global leaders with the power and influence to change the world, empowering decision- makers to create lasting impact through a global retail strategy that promotes sustainable growth and innovation.
February 1-2, 2027
Riyadh
Held in Riyadh on February 1 & 2, 2027, the RLC Annual Forum convenes the leaders shaping global retail—across business, policy, investment, and academia—for high-impact dialogue, actionable insight, and meaningful collaboration driving the sector forward.
Take a look back at the moments that mattered on the 2026 RLC Annual Forum Post-Event Report
March 16-17, 2027
Milan
The RLC Fashion Summit brings together global CEOs, institutional leaders, policymakers, and key voices from the Italian fashion and luxury ecosystem for a high-level exchange on the forces reimagining growth across the industry.
View the 2026 RLC Fashion Summit Post-Event Report and revisit the ideas, voices, and connections that shaped the event.
Retail Insights
New York Fashion Week Still Has Something to Say
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The End of Aspirational Luxury
Global luxury is growing in 2026, but aspirational luxury is losing ground. Bloomberg Intelligence data reveals who is driving the[..]
Luxury Returns to Growth but Hits a Volume Ceiling
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We are dedicated to facilitating discussions that lead to impactful, actionable outcomes, propelling the retail sector towards sustainable growth.
13+ Years of Leadership
For more than a decade, RLC Global Forum has brought together one of the world’s leading communities of retail, consumer, investment and public-sector leaders through flagship forums, executive gatherings and strategic partnerships across three continents.
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Industry Leading Speakers
RLC Honors:
A legacy of Leadership
The RLC Honors is the RLC Global Forum’s flagship recognition program, honoring leaders whose vision, innovation, and enduring contributions have shaped the future of retail, consumer industries, and global commerce.
The experience at the RLC was outstanding. I think we have here a collection of leaders, a collection of people who share a passion for retail.
Geoffroy van Raemdonck
CEO, Exemplar Luxury Group
It’s a lot of people who are actually doing things — that’s a big differentiator. It’s not just advisors, it’s company owners, company managers. That’s great about this format.
Michael Kliger
CEO & Managing Director, LuxExperience
This CEO Summit is all about quality: quality of the speakers and moderators and quality of the audience. The dialogue with them is very constructive and very inspiring. I am actually going to stay here the whole day because the line up is incredible!
Laurent Claquin
Chief Brand Officer, Kering
Whatever we decide, share or listen to today will have an impact tomorrow. There’s no better plan than one that can stand on a long-term vision.
Silvio Campara
CEO, Golden Goose
What the RLC Global Forum has built over the years is extraordinary — bringing us together, pushing us forward, and shaping the future of our industry.
Patrick Chalhoub
Executive Chairman, Chalhoub Group
It is a genuinely effective way to gather insights from knowledgeable people who are able to describe what the future holds for us in the next five years.
Stefano Canali
President & CEO, Canali Group
The RLC Fashion Summit is bringing an international point of view to Milano. It’s very relevant to share best practice — and to exchange ideas on topics like AI that are changing every three months.
Stefania Lazzaroni
CEO, Altagamma
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