Retail Brand Storytelling Is the Strategy You Are Ignoring
May 5, 2026
New data from the Voices of Retail 2026 report reveals a widening gap between UK retailers who are growing and those who are not. At
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NextGen Retail Challenge Drives Innovation in Saudi Retail
February 17, 2026
The NextGen Retail Challenge, led by RLC Global Forum, concluded with a final showcase, marking the culmination of Saudi Arabia’s first industry-led initiative dedicated to
RLC Global Forum Celebrates Industry Leadership at the 2026 RLC Honors
February 12, 2026
A defining evening in Riyadh as RLC Global Forum recognized the leaders who have shaped the global retail and consumer landscape.
Primark Confirms Next Steps of Expansion in the Middle East in Partnership with Alshaya Group
February 9, 2026
International fashion retailer Primark is accelerating its expansion in the Middle East with Alshaya Group, confirming five new stores set to open across the UAE,
2026 RLC Global Forum Concludes in Riyadh, Advancing the Global Retail Agenda
February 5, 2026
From AI-powered merchandising to retail real estate reinvention, the 2026 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh brought global leaders together to shape the future of retail
2026 RLC Global Forum Opens in Riyadh, Bridging Global Strategy and Regional Reality
February 3, 2026
At the 2026 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh, His Excellency Ammar Nagadi, Vice Minister of Economy and Planning, delivered the opening keynote, framing the Forum’s
Ulta Beauty Accelerates Expansion in the Middle East Through Partnership with Alshaya Group
January 30, 2026
Ulta Beauty is officially entering the UAE market with the launch of its first store at Mall of the Emirates, marking a major step in
Fashion Commission and RLC Global Forum to Convene Global Fashion Leaders in Riyadh
January 29, 2026
A new collaboration between the Fashion Commission and RLC Global Forum reinforces Riyadh’s role as a platform for high-level dialogue across fashion, investment, policy, and
Al Huda Park: Makkah’s most vibrant upcoming lifestyle and retail destination
January 26, 2026
As Makkah’s retail landscape evolves under Vision 2030, Al Huda Park, developed by Hamat, offers a clear example of how destination retail is being reimagined
RLC Global Forum Launches First Industry-Led NextGen Retail Initiative in Saudi Arabia
January 19, 2026
The NextGen Retail Challenge is empowering Saudi Arabia’s next-generation retail economy through innovation, talent development, and national collaboration.
Souq7 in Jeddah Launches as the Largest Open-Air Saudi Retail Destination
December 12, 2025
Inaugurated under the patronage of the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region and graced by the Governor of Jeddah, Souq7 has opened its doors as
A Three-Market Review of Global Holiday Shopping Dynamics
December 9, 2025
How is global holiday shopping shaping up this year? A look at Hong Kong, Germany, and the UK reveals sharply different consumer moods and spending
Cenomi Centers Rebrands Nakheel Mall as Westfield Dammam
December 3, 2025
Westfield Dammam, the first Cenomi Centers asset to carry the Westfield brand, marks a major milestone for Saudi Arabia’s retail landscape. Formerly Nakheel Dammam Mall,
Retail in the Polycrisis Economy: The New Realities of Global Commerce
December 2, 2025
The certainties that once underpinned global retail are eroding. In their place stands a polycrisis economy, where geopolitics and consumer anxiety set the tempo for
Grocery’s Big 2025 Winter Holiday Moment
November 28, 2025
The 2025 winter holiday outlook shows grocery emerging as a powerhouse in the retail sector, as shoppers prioritize value, convenience, and practicality.