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Interior view of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, filled with tourists, shoppers and luxury stores.

The New Geometry of the Luxury Destination

The mall-as-landlord model is obsolete. Three integration models are replacing it — and the operators [...]
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Presenter of the NextGen Retail Challenge stands on stage

NextGen Retail Challenge Drives Innovation in Saudi Retail

The NextGen Retail Challenge, led by RLC Global Forum, concluded with a final showcase, marking [...]
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Marco Bizzarri, Ingie Chalhoub and Panos Linardos standing before a dark blue RLC Honors backdrop.

RLC Global Forum Celebrates Industry Leadership at the 2026 RLC Honors 

A defining evening in Riyadh as RLC Global Forum recognized the leaders who have shaped [...]
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Primark store entrance inside a shopping mall, featuring a bright blue storefront with the brand logo and shoppers walking past. displays

Primark Confirms Next Steps of Expansion in the Middle East in Partnership with Alshaya Group

International fashion retailer Primark is accelerating its expansion in the Middle East with Alshaya Group, [...]
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Attendees networking at the 2026 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh, gathered around large white “RLC” letters in an exhibition hall.

2026 RLC Global Forum Concludes in Riyadh, Advancing the Global Retail Agenda

From AI-powered merchandising to retail real estate reinvention, the 2026 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh [...]
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His Excellency Ammar Nagadi, Vice Minister of Economy and Planning, delivering the opening keynote on stage at the 2026 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh.

2026 RLC Global Forum Opens in Riyadh, Bridging Global Strategy and Regional Reality

At the 2026 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh, His Excellency Ammar Nagadi, Vice Minister of [...]
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Interior of an Ulta Beauty store, featuring makeup displays, a central Beauty Bar with orange stools, and customers browsing products under bright lighting.

Ulta Beauty Accelerates Expansion in the Middle East Through Partnership with Alshaya Group

Ulta Beauty is officially entering the UAE market with the launch of its first store [...]
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Exhibition space showcasing Saudi 100 Brands, with fashion displays and mannequins arranged around a central illuminated structure.

Fashion Commission and RLC Global Forum to Convene Global Fashion Leaders in Riyadh

A new collaboration between the Fashion Commission and RLC Global Forum reinforces Riyadh’s role as [...]
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Outdoor image of Al Huda Park

Al Huda Park: Makkah’s most vibrant upcoming lifestyle and retail destination

As Makkah’s retail landscape evolves under Vision 2030, Al Huda Park, developed by Hamat, offers [...]
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Promotional banner for the NextGen Retail Challenge by RLC Global Forum, featuring a digital shopping cart graphic over a retail aisle, with partner logos and the tagline “Bridging Ambition and Opportunity.”

RLC Global Forum Launches First Industry-Led NextGen Retail Initiative in Saudi Arabia

The NextGen Retail Challenge is empowering Saudi Arabia’s next-generation retail economy through innovation, talent development, [...]
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Nighttime view of Souq7 in Jeddah featuring illuminated fountains, vibrant lights and a drone show forming the Souq7 logo in the sky.

Souq7 in Jeddah Launches as the Largest Open-Air Saudi Retail Destination

Inaugurated under the patronage of the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region and graced by [...]
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A smiling family is carrying Christmas gifts while shopping in a shopping mall decorated with festive lights.

A Three-Market Review of Global Holiday Shopping Dynamics

How is global holiday shopping shaping up this year? A look at Hong Kong, Germany, [...]
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Crowd attending the launch of Westfield Dammam, with the Westfield and Cenomi Centers logos illuminated on the mall’s exterior and lights projecting into the night sky.

Cenomi Centers Rebrands Nakheel Mall as Westfield Dammam

Westfield Dammam, the first Cenomi Centers asset to carry the Westfield brand, marks a major [...]
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Digital rendering of earth at night, showing with glowing city lights and a network of blue connection lines.

Retail in the Polycrisis Economy: The New Realities of Global Commerce

The certainties that once underpinned global retail are eroding. In their place stands a polycrisis [...]
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A blonde woman wearing a red Christmas sweater smiles as she reaches for an item on a grocery store shelf, with other shoppers visible in the background among the aisles.

Grocery’s Big 2025 Winter Holiday Moment

The 2025 winter holiday outlook shows grocery emerging as a powerhouse in the retail sector, [...]
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