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Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman of Landmark Group, and Abdellah Iftahy, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, in conversation on growth, innovation, and leadership in a rapidly changing global landscape.

New Leadership Order: Navigating Growth, Resilience & Change

In a world defined by disruption, business leaders must balance resilience with long-term growth. In [...]
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Fire the Discounts: Why Margin Integrity Is the New Market Share

Retail’s long-standing addiction to promotions is becoming a strategic liability. As the first wave of [...]
Illustration of a woman using virtual reality for online shopping and a delivery person emerging from a smartphone screen, representing immersive commerce in 2025.

How Immersive Commerce is Changing Retail

Retail is no longer a place. It’s a feeling. In 2025, immersive commerce is the [...]
Diverse women applying skincare and representing minimal beauty routines and mindful consumption trends.

The “Less is More” Trend in Beauty Consumption

From skinimalism to sustainability, beauty is shedding its layers. In today’s beauty consumption trends, less [...]
Elegant woman wearing a wide-brimmed black hat looking down with a subtle smile against a dark background, symbolizing luxury and exclusivity.

True Luxury Through Consumer Profiles Behind Its Next Chapter

Luxury loves a success story. But this year’s BCG x Altagamma report makes it clear: [...]
Digital shopping carts and smartphone in ombre background, illustrating the new ecommerce trends in 2025.

The New Ecommerce Trends: What AI, Free Shipping and Sustainability Mean in 2025

From AI-powered personalization to eco-conscious shopping and social commerce, retailers face a fast-evolving landscape where [...]
Illustration of global supply chain with cargo ship, plane, and trucks, representing trade wars and shifting global commerce.

Tariffs, Tensions and Trolleys – How Trade Wars Are Reshaping Global Commerce

As the U.S. and China work to find middle ground in their escalating trade war, [...]
The Uneasy Elegance: Macroeconomic Anxiety and Global Luxury Demand

The Uneasy Elegance: Why Macroeconomic Anxiety Is Reshaping Global Luxury Demand

In a world shaped by war, inflation, and uncertainty, even the most resilient shoppers are [...]
Speakers Simon Evenett (Professor of Geopolitics & Strategy, IMD Business School), Mindy Grossman (Partner & Vice Chair, Consello), and Fares Akkad (Regional Director for MENA, Meta), with moderator Eithne Treanor (Founder & CEO, E. Treanor Media), discuss the evolving economic landscape on stage at the 2025 RLC Global Forum.

Global Business Outlook: Risks, AI, and New Opportunities

The global business landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and the [...]
Mini shopping cart nestled in tall green grass, symbolizing eco-friendly retail practices and sustainable shopping trends.

Trends Powering the Shift in Sustainable Retail

Environmental responsibility is not a trend. It’s the foundation of sustainable retail’s transformation. The rules [...]
Woman wearing VR headset interacting with a virtual shopping cart display in a modern retail environment, representing immersive commerce.

Immersive Commerce and the Next Era of Retail Innovation

A rapidly changing technological environment and continually changing needs of contemporary customer aid to ensure [...]
Young woman sitting on a yellow armchair holding a smartphone, and surrounded by digitally rendered shopping icons representing electronics, fashion, fitness, and accessories and symbolizing the personalized nature of e-commerce marketplaces in 2025.

The Marketplace Revolution: Transforming Ecommerce in 2025

E-commerce is undergoing an overhaul. What began as a digital storefront has evolved into an [...]
Futuristic illustration of a hand holding luxury-style beauty products, representing dupe culture in cosmetics and accessible luxury.

The Dupe Economy: Disruption or Democratization?

Dupe culture isn’t a fad. It’s a smarter, savvier way to shop. Here’s how brands [...]
Transparent shopping cart icon on a digital interface, symbolizing the intersection of AI, e-commerce, and next-generation consumer behavior.

The AI Consumer: Who’s Really Using GenAI and Why It Matters

From power users to AI skeptics, the new AI consumer landscape reveals strategic blind spots [...]
Panelists Mohammad ElAnsari (CEO, Trendyol Gulf), Dr. JJ Van Oosten (President, Digital TransformationX), and Peter Filcek (Marketplace Director, Tesco), with moderator Tanmay Jain (Partner, BCG), discuss strategies for designing consumer-centric marketplaces that address regional dynamics and enhance global competitiveness at the 2025 RLC Global Forum.

How Marketplaces Are Transforming E-Commerce and Retail

The session “Global Threads: How Marketplaces Are Reweaving the Retail Fabric” explored how marketplaces are [...]
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