RLC Global Forum

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Dissecting the New Consumer Behavior in Grocery Retail

May 28, 2025

Rising prices, economic fatigue, and shifting consumer behavior are redrawing the grocery retail landscape. Here’s what’s changing and why it matters.

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Is Fashion Losing the Battle for Sustainability in 2025?

May 26, 2025

Fashion’s sustainability playbook is wearing thin in 2025. Consumers are no longer impressed by pretentious words—they want proof. And it’s time for brands to rethink

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The Rise of Cultural Retail: Stores as Community Spaces

May 23, 2025

Retail is changing. Across the globe, department stores, malls, and retail spaces are transforming into cultural hubs, reflecting the identities of the communities they serve,

Panel on Urban Renaissance in retail with Craig Watson (JLL), Julie Alexander (Diriyah Company), David Wilkinson (Streem & Strom), Karl Schwitzke (Schwitzke Group), Lee Talbott (ROSHN Group), and Simon Mitchell (Sybarite) at the 2025 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh.

Retail as a Driver of Urban Transformation

May 19, 2025

Retail is driving urban transformation, prompting planners and retailers to integrate mixed-use developments, sustainable design, and experiential spaces that meet evolving consumer expectations.

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The Personalization Myth and Why Retail Keeps Getting It Wrong

May 16, 2025

Every brand talks about retail personalization. But most stores still feel like they’re built for everyone. And no one. Because the real divide isn’t digital

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The Business of Sustainability

May 8, 2025

Sustainability is now a key driver of growth, profitability, and brand reputation. Businesses, especially in retail and fashion, are integrating it into operations and supply

Cenomi Centers and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield executives sign a landmark partnership agreement in Riyadh, marking a new era for retail and lifestyle development in Saudi Arabia

The Cenomi-URW Deal and The Future of Malls in Saudi Arabia

May 7, 2025

A decade-long strategic agreement signals confidence in the future of Saudi retail and urban evolution.

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Shoppertainment: Retail’s Next Great Disruption

May 6, 2025

Traditional e-commerce is giving way to immersive, real-time, and culturally driven retail. From livestream shopping to TikTok-powered sales, this is the new retail frontier.

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Brands Under Fire: How Retail Is Dodging Trump’s Tariffs

May 1, 2025

The global retail industry is entering an era where tariffs, trade wars, and nationalistic policies are reshaping the very foundation of commerce.

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Social Commerce: AI, Content, and Community-Driven Sales

April 27, 2025

E-commerce is evolving beyond transactions, with social commerce, AI-driven personalization, and community engagement transforming consumer interactions and redefining digital retail. The “Navigating a New Frontier

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Fast Fashion in 2025: Accountability and Industry Shake-Up

April 24, 2025

Fast fashion has thrived on speed, scale, and short-term wins. But the cracks are showing. Now, a proposed bill from the land of croissants and

Stack of folded second-hand denim jeans with a brown recycled paper tag labeled “Second Hand”.

Secondhand Fashion’s $367 Billion Takeover

April 22, 2025

Secondhand doesn’t mean second best. What was once a niche market for bargain hunters and vintage enthusiasts has become a $367 billion industry that’s only

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Strategies for a Polarized Trade Landscape

April 17, 2025

One of today’s biggest economic challenges is the shift from globalization to trade polarization, as nations prioritize domestic industries, strengthen barriers, and form regional alliances.

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Generative AI in Retail: Real Results, Real Change

April 14, 2025

Move over, tarot cards. Retailers have a new oracle—and it’s powered by algorithms.

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Are Retail CEOs Ready for the AI Revolution?

April 11, 2025

AI is here. It’s in your inbox, your balance sheets, your supply chains, and, even, your bottom line. The question isn’t whether artificial intelligence will