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The global retail industry is entering an era where tariffs, trade wars, and nationalistic policies are reshaping the very foundation of commerce.
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 – Social Commerce” session examined this rapid transformation of online shopping.
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 haute couture is aiming to shake things up and, finally, force some accountability. Merci, France!
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 getting bigger. Because, in fashion, history (and a great outfit) always repeats itself.
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. Industry experts dissect the evolving complexities of international commerce.
Move over, tarot cards. Retailers have a new oracle—and it’s powered by algorithms.
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 transform your business. The question is: Are you ready to wield it, or will you let the competition sprint ahead?
The U.S. retail industry’s 2025 forecast is in: The NRF is projecting $5.42 trillion in sales, but the real story is about consumer shifts, digital acceleration, and an uncertainty-fueled consumer sentiment.
In the “The Innovation Imperative: Driving Retail Transformation Through AI”, industry leaders tackled one of retail’s biggest challenges: how to turn AI-driven innovation into real impact.
Remember when retail used to be as simple as “sell, profit, repeat?” Well, not anymore. Now, it’s all about expanding without overextending, innovating without alienating, and transforming without losing sight of the bottom line. Tough balance? Absolutely. But in 2025, it’s the only way forward.
How Trump's tariffs are reshaping global retail in 2025 - By Panos Linardos, Chairman, RLC Global Forum
Discover the RLC Global Forum & Oliver Wyman’s Report on the Future of Grocery Retail in the region.
Celebrating excellence in retail and innovation at one of the industry’s most exclusive gatherings.
A new report offers a data-driven, global perspective on the digital shopping landscape in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
The 2025 RLC Global Forum wrapped up in Riyadh after two days of high-level discussions, bringing together leaders from across the retail value chain, including industry partners, policymakers, and academia.