Can Retail Branding Survive the AI Era?
September 19, 2025
It took a Vogue ad to remind us: AI is everywhere, especially in retail. The backlash reignited debates around brand authenticity and creative control. So,
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2026 RLC Global Forum to Convene in Riyadh as Global Growth Crossroads Emerge
September 17, 2025
Against a backdrop of shifting cross-border commerce, evolving consumption patterns, and the global AI imperative, the RLC Global Forum returns to Riyadh to shape the
Protectionism, Trade Disruptions & Logistics Risk Rewriting Retail Strategy
September 15, 2025
As trade tensions and freight disruptions escalate, companies are rethinking their retail strategy and shifting toward regional operations, agile supply chains, and localized fulfillment.
Case Study: How Ulta Made Its Loyalty Program a Retail Power Tool
September 12, 2025
Ulta’s loyalty program is an operating system for beauty retail. What started as a rewards initiative now powers personalization, merchandising, and margin, all while setting
Luxury Retail Today: Personalization, Innovation, Growth
September 8, 2025
Luxury retail is evolving to meet the expectations of a new generation of high-net-worth consumers. Leaders explore how personalization, digital engagement, and sustainability are redefining
What Global Retail Sales Reveal About the Consumer Economy Today
September 1, 2025
Global retail sales are telling a more complex story than the headlines suggest. From cautious resilience to quiet surges, what people are buying—and where—might just
The Fall and Reinvention of the Multibrand Luxury Store
August 29, 2025
Once the backbone of global luxury retail, the multibrand luxury store is facing a dramatic identity shift. After a decade of decline, the model is
Navigating the Future of Travel Retail in the Middle East
August 25, 2025
Travel retail in the Middle East is rapidly evolving, driven by changing consumer behavior, digital innovation, and omnichannel growth. As demand rises, brands must deliver
What’s Next for Department Stores in 2025?
August 8, 2025
After a brief post-Covid resurgence, department stores are once again facing declining sales—except in one place. Saudi Arabia, with its digitally-savvy, brand-hungry, and experience-driven consumers.
When Did Luxury Stop Feeling Like Luxury?
August 6, 2025
Global luxury brands are selling a dream, but customers are waking up. The trust gap in luxury retail is growing, and logos alone just don’t
The Evolution of Department Stores
August 1, 2025
As consumer behavior shifts rapidly, department stores in 2025—once the cornerstones of retail—are rethinking their role. In Saudi Arabia especially, they must adapt to the
The Power of Hybrid Grocery: Winning Online and In-Store
July 23, 2025
The old rules of grocery retail—physical stores and traditional operations—can’t keep up with today’s shoppers. As consumer habits move across channels, retailers must adapt fast.
New Leadership Order: Navigating Growth, Resilience & Change
July 18, 2025
In a world defined by disruption, business leaders must balance resilience with long-term growth. In markets like the Middle East and India—where digital transformation and
Fire the Discounts: Why Margin Integrity Is the New Market Share
July 16, 2025
Retail’s long-standing addiction to promotions is becoming a strategic liability. As the first wave of 2025 earnings calls makes clear, discount-heavy tactics are no longer
How Immersive Commerce is Changing Retail
July 14, 2025
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