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Retail leaders Fahed Ghanim, Amir Awan, Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, and moderator Nisreen Shocair during a panel at the 2025 RLC Global Forum.

The End of Retail as We Know It?

Traditional strategies that once ensured success are quickly becoming obsolete. In their place, a new […]

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Sima Ganwani Ved and Supaluck Umpujh explore how purpose, agility, innovation, and women leaders are redefining retail in 2025.

Women Who Lead: Redefining Leadership, Innovation, Impact

In today’s fast-changing retail landscape, women leaders are reshaping leadership with bold innovation, emotional intelligence, […]

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Michael Chalhoub, Michael Ward and Geoffroy van Raemdonck share insights at the main stage of the 2025 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh.

Luxury Retail Today: Personalization, Innovation, Growth

Luxury retail is evolving to meet the expectations of a new generation of high-net-worth consumers. […]

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Muzzammil Ahussain with Ali Bailoun at the 2025 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh.
Panelists at the 2025 RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting discuss topics on a stage.

Navigating the Future of Travel Retail in the Middle East

Travel retail in the Middle East is rapidly evolving, driven by changing consumer behavior, digital […]

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Philippe Pedone, David Wilkinson and Selvane Mohandas du Ménil discuss how department stores must evolve to stay relevant in the Saudi market and beyond.
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The Evolution of Department Stores

As consumer behavior shifts rapidly, department stores in 2025—once the cornerstones of retail—are rethinking their […]

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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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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.
A panel discussion on 'Business Outlook: Navigating A New Global Order,' featuring four speakers including Simon Everett from IMD Business School and Mindy Grossman.

Global Business Outlook: Risks, AI, and New Opportunities

The global business landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and the […]

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Speakers Kiran Haslam (Chief Marketing Officer, Diriyah Company), Carl Schibrowski (Chief Development Officer, New Murabba Development Company), Bruno Wehbe (Chief Operating Officer, Cenomi Centers), and Khaled Abuhamdeh (CEO, Red Malls), and moderator Philippe Najjar (Partner, PwC) on stage at the 2025 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh.

Stay, Play, Shop: The Rise of Integrated Retail Destinations

Integrated retail destinations are changing urban spaces by blending hospitality, entertainment, and smart technology to […]

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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

Retail is driving urban transformation, prompting planners and retailers to integrate mixed-use developments, sustainable design, […]

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Federica Marchionni (CEO, Global Fashion Agenda), Rajesh Garg (Group Chief Financial Officer, Landmark Group), Vikram Natarajan (CEO, Kayanee), and Lynn Al Khatib (Executive Coach and Vice President of Communications, Chalhoub Group at the 2025 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh.

The Business of Sustainability

Sustainability is now a key driver of growth, profitability, and brand reputation. Businesses, especially in […]

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