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2025 Retail Sales Forecast and Why the Market Is Entering a Soft Landing Phase

As the 2025 holiday season approaches, Salesforce’s latest retail sales forecast points to a softer […]

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Luxury Trends and the New Codes of Affluence

The rules of luxury are being rewritten. And fast. As global affluence shifts, especially in […]

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A blonde young Gen Alpha girl stands in a retail store comparing two dresses symbolizing the consumer influence of the next generation of shoppers.

How Gen Alpha Consumers Will Change Retail

Forget Millennials and Gen Z. Gen Alpha consumers are the next wave of shoppers flipping […]

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The “Less is More” Trend in Beauty Consumption

From skinimalism to sustainability, beauty is shedding its layers. In today’s beauty consumption trends, less […]

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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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The Marketplace Revolution: Transforming Ecommerce in 2025

E-commerce is undergoing an overhaul. What began as a digital storefront has evolved into an […]

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The Personalization Myth and Why Retail Keeps Getting It Wrong

Every brand talks about retail personalization. But most stores still feel like they’re built for […]

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Shant Oknayan, VP of Global Business Solutions at ByteDance, and Joe Abi Akl, Partner and Head of Retail & Consumer at Oliver Wyman, discussed AI and social media-driven sales at the 2025 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh.

Social Commerce: AI, Content, and Community-Driven Sales

E-commerce is evolving beyond transactions, with social commerce, AI-driven personalization, and community engagement transforming consumer […]

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Woman holding colorful shopping bags in Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the background — France’s new bill for fast fashion’s environmental impact.

Fast Fashion in 2025: Accountability and Industry Shake-Up

Fast fashion has thrived on speed, scale, and short-term wins. But the cracks are showing. […]

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Secondhand Fashion’s $367 Billion Takeover

Secondhand doesn’t mean second best. What was once a niche market for bargain hunters and […]

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