Stakeholders
Guiding transformation through expertise
and insight
Guiding transformation
through expertise
and insight
A global community driving collective progress.
The RLC Global Forum convenes a broad and influential network of stakeholders committed to innovation and long-term industry transformation.
From global retail CEOs and consumer brands to institutional investors, policymakers, academics, technology leaders, and organizations, our stakeholders reflect the full spectrum of voices driving change across the global retail ecosystem.
Global Retailers & Brands
Global retailers
& brands
Industry Partners
From technology and knowledge partners to logistics innovators, consulting firms, and financial institutions, service providers bring operational intelligence and infrastructure expertise. Their collaboration supports scalable solutions and accelerates the transformation of retail ecosystems.
Industry Partners
Governments & Policymakers
Ministries, regulatory bodies, and public-sector leaders engage with the RLC Global Forum to align economic priorities with industry innovation. Their participation enables policy alignment, fosters trust with the private sector, and helps ensure that retail growth is inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready.
Governments &
policymakers
Academia
Leading academics and research institutions contribute critical insight into the trends, systems, and ideas shaping the future of retail. By engaging with our programs, events, and working groups, they help translate research into strategy and offer a deeper perspective on the industry’s biggest challenges.
Academia
International Associations
The RLC Global Forum forms strategic alliances with international and sector-specific associations to expand reach, share knowledge, and drive coordinated action on global priorities. Their year-round engagement strengthens cross-regional alignment and reinforces our platform for collective progress.
International
associations
Powering progress through partnership
Powering
progress through
partnership
This diverse and dynamic community is central to the Forum’s mission: to foster meaningful dialogue, generate actionable insights, and accelerate collaborative solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges. Whether contributing research, informing agenda priorities, or co-creating initiatives, our stakeholders play an active role in both shaping and advancing the Forum’s impact year-round.
Through cross-sector participation and purposeful engagement, stakeholders help ensure that RLC remains a platform not only for visionary thinking, but for bold action and lasting influence. Their involvement ensures that the Forum stays rooted in real-world priorities—bridging leadership, innovation, and policy to strengthen retail’s global future.
Your seat at the global retail table
The International Retail Council unites visionary leaders shaping retail policy and innovation. Are you in?