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Digital shopping carts and smartphone in ombre background, illustrating the new ecommerce trends in 2025.

The New Ecommerce Trends: What AI, Free Shipping and Sustainability Mean in 2025

From AI-powered personalization to eco-conscious shopping and social commerce, retailers face a fast-evolving landscape where […]

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Speakers Simon Evenett (Professor of Geopolitics & Strategy, IMD Business School), Mindy Grossman (Partner & Vice Chair, Consello), and Fares Akkad (Regional Director for MENA, Meta), with moderator Eithne Treanor (Founder & CEO, E. Treanor Media), discuss the evolving economic landscape on stage at the 2025 RLC Global Forum.
A panel discussion on 'Business Outlook: Navigating A New Global Order,' featuring four speakers including Simon Everett from IMD Business School and Mindy Grossman.

Global Business Outlook: Risks, AI, and New Opportunities

The global business landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and the […]

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Mini shopping cart nestled in tall green grass, symbolizing eco-friendly retail practices and sustainable shopping trends.
A miniature shopping cart nestled in vibrant green grass, symbolizing eco-friendly retail practices.

Trends Powering the Shift in Sustainable Retail

Environmental responsibility is not a trend. It’s the foundation of sustainable retail’s transformation. The rules […]

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Futuristic illustration of a hand holding luxury-style beauty products, representing dupe culture in cosmetics and accessible luxury.

The Dupe Economy: Disruption or Democratization?

Dupe culture isn’t a fad. It’s a smarter, savvier way to shop. Here’s how brands […]

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Transparent shopping cart icon on a digital interface, symbolizing the intersection of AI, e-commerce, and next-generation consumer behavior.

The AI Consumer: Who’s Really Using GenAI and Why It Matters

From power users to AI skeptics, the new AI consumer landscape reveals strategic blind spots […]

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Panelists Mohammad ElAnsari (CEO, Trendyol Gulf), Dr. JJ Van Oosten (President, Digital TransformationX), and Peter Filcek (Marketplace Director, Tesco), with moderator Tanmay Jain (Partner, BCG), discuss strategies for designing consumer-centric marketplaces that address regional dynamics and enhance global competitiveness at the 2025 RLC Global Forum.

How Marketplaces Are Transforming E-Commerce and Retail

The session “Global Threads: How Marketplaces Are Reweaving the Retail Fabric” explored how marketplaces are […]

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Exterior view of a modern luxury mall in an urban environment, featuring storefronts like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Cartier, highlighting the rise of experiential retail and malls as cultural spaces.

The Shift Toward Experiential Retail in Urban Spaces

Welcome to the age of experiential retail, where consumers are immersing, engaging, and Instagramming every […]

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Illustration of a red lipstick next to an upward-trending bar graph, symbolizing the Lipstick Index and the beauty industry's performance during economic downturns and inflation.

Is the Lipstick Index Still Relevant in 2025?

In times of crisis, beauty has always outperformed. But is that still true in 2025? […]

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Speakers Kiran Haslam (Chief Marketing Officer, Diriyah Company), Carl Schibrowski (Chief Development Officer, New Murabba Development Company), Bruno Wehbe (Chief Operating Officer, Cenomi Centers), and Khaled Abuhamdeh (CEO, Red Malls), and moderator Philippe Najjar (Partner, PwC) on stage at the 2025 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh.

Stay, Play, Shop: The Rise of Integrated Retail Destinations

Integrated retail destinations are changing urban spaces by blending hospitality, entertainment, and smart technology to […]

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Close-up of a shopper pushing a grocery cart filled with fresh produce down a supermarket aisle, highlighting evolving behavior, value-driven purchasing and new trends in grocery retail.

Dissecting the New Consumer Behavior in Grocery Retail

Rising prices, economic fatigue, and shifting consumer behavior are redrawing the grocery retail landscape. Here’s […]

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