The NextGen Retail Challenge, led by RLC Global Forum, concluded with a final showcase, marking the culmination of Saudi Arabia’s first industry-led initiative dedicated to
The NextGen Retail Challenge is empowering Saudi Arabia’s next-generation retail economy through innovation, talent development, and national collaboration.
Retail is no longer a place. It’s a feeling. In 2025, immersive commerce is the new reality, where digital and physical blend seamlessly, and the
Environmental responsibility is not a trend. It’s the foundation of sustainable retail’s transformation. The rules are changing fast, and the smartest players are rewriting their
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
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.
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
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
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,
Integrating F&B beyond traditional food courts aims at offering a diverse range of dining options that cater to the evolving preferences of consumers.
Hybrid retail represents the blending of physical and digital shopping experiences, offering consumers a seamless and integrated journey across multiple channels.
There is a need to reevaluate the malls’ function from mere retail spaces to comprehensive lifestyle destinations.
How to adapt to the shifts in consumer preferences and integrate these developments into real estate and broader urban planning strategies.