Are Small-Format Department Stores the New Normal?
October 10, 2025
What do Macy’s, IKEA, Nordstrom, and Whole Foods have in common? They’re all embracing small-format department stores to adapt to rising real estate costs and
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5 Key Takeaways from the RLC Fashion Summit in Milan
October 8, 2025
At the RLC Fashion Summit in Milan, global CEOs, investors and leaders convened to explore what’s next for the fashion and luxury industries. Here are
The End of Retail as We Know It?
October 6, 2025
Traditional strategies that once ensured success are quickly becoming obsolete. In their place, a new retail landscape is emerging, one that prioritizes hyper-personalization, seamless omnichannel
Luxury’s Moment of Truth: How Tech Enhances Human Connection
October 3, 2025
Luxury is facing its moment of truth. The top clients are spending more, expecting more, and getting less. Can AI, AR, and data-driven tools deliver
Inaugural RLC Fashion Summit Convenes Global Fashion Leaders in Milan
October 1, 2025
Fashion met strategy at the inaugural RLC Fashion Summit in Milan. Against the backdrop of Fashion Week, senior executives and policymakers convened to debate the
India’s Beauty Market Is Ready for Its Global Close-Up
September 26, 2025
Move over, Beijing, Paris, and Seoul; the India beauty market is the new runway, and global beauty brands want a front-row seat.
How Women Leaders Are Shaping the Future of Business
September 24, 2025
Agility, empathy, purpose, vision —these are the skills of a great leader. And no, it’s not about gender. It’s about a new model of leadership
Women Who Lead: Redefining Leadership, Innovation, Impact
September 22, 2025
In today’s fast-changing retail landscape, women leaders are reshaping leadership with bold innovation, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven strategy. Follow the conversation.
Can Retail Branding Survive the AI Era?
September 19, 2025
It took a Vogue ad to remind us: AI is everywhere, especially in retail. The backlash reignited debates around brand authenticity and creative control. So,
2026 RLC Global Forum to Convene in Riyadh as Global Growth Crossroads Emerge
September 17, 2025
Against a backdrop of shifting cross-border commerce, evolving consumption patterns, and the global AI imperative, the RLC Global Forum returns to Riyadh to shape the
Protectionism, Trade Disruptions & Logistics Risk Rewriting Retail Strategy
September 15, 2025
As trade tensions and freight disruptions escalate, companies are rethinking their retail strategy and shifting toward regional operations, agile supply chains, and localized fulfillment.
Case Study: How Ulta Made Its Loyalty Program a Retail Power Tool
September 12, 2025
Ulta’s loyalty program is an operating system for beauty retail. What started as a rewards initiative now powers personalization, merchandising, and margin, all while setting
What Louis Vuitton’s $160 Lipstick Reveals About Luxury Beauty Strategy
September 10, 2025
With $160 lipsticks and $250 eyeshadows, Louis Vuitton’s beauty line is rewriting the playbook for luxury beauty strategy in 2025. Yet as exclusivity rises and
Luxury Retail Today: Personalization, Innovation, Growth
September 8, 2025
Luxury retail is evolving to meet the expectations of a new generation of high-net-worth consumers. Leaders explore how personalization, digital engagement, and sustainability are redefining
What Smart Consumers Want in 2025
September 5, 2025
From dupe culture to AI-powered mirrors, smart consumers are more informed, value-driven, and digitally empowered than ever before. And they’re reshaping the future of retail.