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Nighttime view of Souq7 in Jeddah featuring illuminated fountains, vibrant lights and a drone show forming the Souq7 logo in the sky.

Souq7 in Jeddah Launches as the Largest Open-Air Saudi Retail Destination

Inaugurated under the patronage of the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region and graced by […]

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White minimalist store interior with mannequins in women’s outfits and racks of clothing.

Are Small-Format Department Stores the New Normal?

What do Macy’s, IKEA, Nordstrom, and Whole Foods have in common? They’re all embracing small-format […]

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People enter a department store with lion statues at the entrance, illuminated at night

What’s Next for Department Stores in 2025?

After a brief post-Covid resurgence, department stores are once again facing declining sales—except in one […]

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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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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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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 […]

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Integrating F&B in Retail: Beyond Food Courts

Integrating F&B beyond traditional food courts aims at offering a diverse range of dining options […]

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The Mall: How to Transform

There is a need to reevaluate the malls’ function from mere retail spaces to comprehensive […]

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Read more about the article Charting the Unchartered: Transformation Crossroads

Charting the Unchartered: Transformation Crossroads

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

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The Evolution of Shopping Centers

The evolution of shopping centers from conventional retail environments to multifaceted community hubs signifies a […]

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