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Did you miss THE place where the retail sector is reimagined ? 🌍✨ The World Retail Congress in Paris was a showcase of resilience and innovation, attracting 850 delegates from 400 retailers across 60 countries, all navigating the seismic shifts in the industry. 🛍️🌐 In this year's feature, experts like Thierry Garnier of Kingfisher plc and Alexandre Bompard of Carrefour share how their companies have adapted to the digital revolution and ongoing global challenges from pandemics to economic shifts. 💡🔧 Dive into Glynn Davis’s full coverage where Jean-Marc Bellaiche of Printemps and other retail leaders discuss turning challenges into opportunities, proving the enduring power of adaptation and customer-centric innovation. 🚀

The Bright Future of Retail in Saudi Arabia The retail sector in Saudi Arabia is thriving, driven by innovation and the vision of Vision 2030. With a young, tech-savvy population and growing demand for quality products, the market is evolving rapidly. From e-commerce growth to cutting-edge shopping experiences, Saudi Arabia is leading the way in retail transformation. It's exciting to see how businesses are adapting to meet new consumer expectations, creating a dynamic and promising retail landscape. #Retail #SaudiArabia #Vision2030 #Innovation #BusinessOpportunities

"We believe in creating great moments for everyone, every day. It's not just about selling, it's about delivering experiences." - Majid Al Futtaim (Founder, Majid Al Futtaim Group - Carrefour Middle East) This quote by Majid Al Futtaim highlights the idea that modern retail is not just about transactions, but about building memorable experiences for customers. By focusing on creating positive, lasting moments, retailers can differentiate themselves and foster loyalty. To stand out, retailers should prioritize delivering exceptional customer experiences, not just products. By offering meaningful interactions and personalized services, they can build deeper connections with their customers, resulting in long-term brand loyalty and repeat business. #quote #majidalfuttaim #retail #service #experience

Collaborate, Not Compete - Quite an understatement. Sharing experiences, challenges and success stories paves guidance for the ones moving in similar direction. By collaboration, We are exposed to new outlooks, expanding our collective resources, enhanced visibility & thought processes. The only way forward is synergy and the true strength lies in uplifting each other up. #RetailGPT #CollaborateNotCompete

BinDawood Holding’s Omni-Channel Transformation: Pioneering Seamless Retail Experiences in Saudi Arabia 1. The Importance of Omni-Channel Retailing in the Modern Era 2. Digital Transformation as the Core Enabler 3. Operational Efficiency Through Integration 4. The Benefits of an Omni-Channel Approach 5. Challenges in Implementing an Omni-Channel Strategy 6. Reflecting Broader Trends in Retail 7. Conclusion #OmniChannelRetail #DigitalTransformation #ECommerce #RetailInnovation #CustomerExperience #RetailTrends #Vision2030 #RetailTechnology #MobileApps #DataAnalytics #InventoryManagement #SupplyChainOptimization #RetailTechSolutions #MarketExpansion #CompetitiveEdge #CustomerEngagement #FutureOfRetail #RetailLeadership 

𝐆𝐂𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 expected 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐭 $300 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 2028. From the opening of global-first stores to a surge in new restaurant investments, the region is poised for a retail revolution, fueled by economic diversification and a rising employed population. Is the GCC the future of global retail? Read More: https://lnkd.in/gt6nRauc #GCCRetail #RetailGrowth #MiddleEastMarket #RetailTrends #EconomicDiversification #GCCEconomy #RetailInnovation #ConsumerSpending #FashionRetail #FoodIndustry #RetailInvestments #Retail2028 #GCCExpansion #RetailBoom

What sets the Retail Gazette Awards apart from other run-of-the-mill industry awards? At the RGA's, the pomp and ceremony (and hefty price to enter and attend) are out the window, meaning that some recognition and celebration is accessible to all. All you have to do to take part is to enter one (or as many as you like) of the categories that is most relevant to your brand, team, store or initiative and be among the lucky shortlisted retailers to be chosen by an esteemed panel of your industry peers. Previous winners include Dunelm, Costa Coffee, Decathlon , Aldi UK, Mamas & Papas, Dreams and many more. You've got to be in it to win it, enter now. It's free-to-enter, free-to-attend the Retail Gazette Awards >>> https://lnkd.in/ecWfAq6V #awards #celebration #retailawards #RGA2024

#Volumegrowth and #marketshare were the watchwords from #Tesco Q1 2024/25 #results this morning, but what does that mean for the shape of #retail in a post-pandemic world? Get the #Kantar #RetailIQ viewpoint here....

In a captivating dialogue with Stephen Vickerstaff, COO, Alshaya Group at Middle East Retail Forum 2024 shared glimpses of the retail titan's exciting journey. Touching upon the Group’s incredible evolution over almost three decades, he shared, “𝑾𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒏 18 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 70 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔, 4,000 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 125 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒔. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒆’𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑰 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 27 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒈𝒐, 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 4,000, 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈.” Yet, beneath this vast expanse, Vickerstaff revealed Alshaya’s beating heart – its people. “𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒕,” he reflected, underscoring the power of human connection and a customer-first philosophy in a world of ever-changing trends. As the conversation deepened, he highlighted how the pandemic shifted their strategy. “𝑨𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕, 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆... 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒔, 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒚, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈.” This adaptability, born from necessity, fuelled Alshaya’s omnichannel journey, a path they now heavily invest in with technology and a deep focus on building loyalty with a difference. As the focus turned to Saudi Arabia, the promise of new horizons emerged. Vickerstaff revealed the $6 billion investment by sister company Mabani, crafting monumental shopping destinations in the Kingdom, including one of Riyadh’s grandest. Though Alshaya’s portfolio boasts 70 brands, its focus remains clear: deepening roots in its strongest markets, where just 10 brands drive the lion’s share of business. According to Vickerstaff, for Alshaya, the future isn’t just about chasing new lands but nurturing the boundless potential within its current realm. Watch #ShapingTheNextOfAlshaya, only on RetailTV, for exclusive insights into Alshaya’s exciting journey and future plans: https://lnkd.in/g5GTmYkH #MRF2024 #AlshayaGroup #RetailGrowth #ThePowerOfNext

As they say, digital content is 'everything' for brands today. The challenge for today’s brands? They have just seconds to shine on the digital shelf. Rich Content can make all the difference! It not only enhances the online shopping experience but also supports broader business goals for retailers by improving engagement, boosting SEO, increasing conversions, and fostering customer loyalty. NIQ Brandbank