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An Outlook of the US Holiday Spending Trends for 2024

U.S. holiday spending is set to rise, but the gains are uneven, driven by higher-income shoppers as others pull back. Retailers are stretching the season and tapping TikTok to spark demand, offering an early look at how tech and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the holidays.

RLC Global Forum Partners with EMARKETER to Create a Roadmap for the Future of Retail

A strategic partnership between RLC Global Forum and EMARKETER.
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2024 Shopping Trends: Physical Meets Digital

How Retail and Digital Channels Converge

Building Consumer Trust in a Disrupted World

6 Key Imperatives for Building Trust in Today’s Consumer Market
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A Shifting Landscape in US Consumers

Read interesting insights from McKinsey regarding optimism, economic volatility and consumers

RLC Global Forum Debuts in Riyadh

Shaping the Future of Global Retail

Navigating the New Consumer Landscape

4 Critical Approaches to Thrive in a Transforming Economy
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2024 CEO Summit: Innovate for Impact

Wharton School’s Baker Retailing Center and RLC Global Forum Announce Initial Speaker Lineup

Revitalizing New York’s Fashion Legacy

Key Strategies to Revive the City's Fashion Ecosystem

Integrating F&B in Retail: Beyond Food Courts

Integrating F&B beyond traditional food courts aims at offering a diverse range of dining options that cater to the evolving preferences of consumers.  

Towards Deeper Collaboration Between Government and the Private Sector

Key considerations for effective collaboration between government and private sector and the strategic adjustments to facilitate mutual benefits. 

Hybrid Retail: The New Norm

Hybrid retail represents the blending of physical and digital shopping experiences, offering consumers a seamless and integrated journey across multiple channels.  

The Mall: How to Transform

There is a need to reevaluate the malls' function from mere retail spaces to comprehensive lifestyle destinations. 

Navigating the New Retail Real Estate Order: Innovations & Opportunities

How to adapt to the shifts in consumer preferences and integrate these developments into real estate and broader urban planning strategies.  

Charting the Unchartered: Transformation Crossroads

Retail transformation requires harnessing AI and digital innovation to enhance customer personalization and operational efficiency.