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Exciting News from the MENA Congress Retail in Riyadh! Pathfinder Global and Azad Properties are thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks a new era of collaboration and innovation in the retail and commercial real estate sectors. Under the leadership of Sadique Ahmed, CEO of Pathfinder Global, and Ayman Al Burti, CEO of Azad Properties, along with Mohamed Alawi, Chairman of Azad Properties, this partnership is set to revolutionize shopping experiences across the Middle East. Azad Properties, a leading real estate developer known for its innovative and customer-focused projects, will adopt Pathfinder's groundbreaking platform. RetailGPT is the first GenAI- enabled platform designed to seamlessly blend digital and physical retail environments, creating enhanced, personalized shopping experiences—what we call the phygital revolution. Why RetailGPT for Azad Properties?  Enhanced Customer Interaction: Leveraging RetailGPT's AI capabilities, Azad Properties can offer personalized shopping experiences that anticipate shopper needs and preferences.  Digital Transformation: With RetailGPT, Azad will transform its real estate assets into digitally-augmented spaces, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.  Growth and Development: This technology not only supports Azad's growth ambitions but also aligns with their commitment to delivering superior customer value and innovative solutions. This MoU signifies more than a partnership; it represents a forward-thinking approach to real estate and retail management, ensuring both Pathfinder and Azad Properties remain at the forefront of the industry’s digital transformation. Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey to redefine the retail landscape and create more engaging, efficient, and enjoyable shopping environments! #RetailInnovation #PhygitalCommerce #RetailTech #Partnership #RealEstateDevelopment #AIIntegration #PathfinderGlobal #AzadProperties #MENARetailCongress

Real estate developer Prestige Group’s Forum Malls has partnered with retail technology company Pathfinder’s AI-powered digital platform, RetailGPT. Click on the link below to know more... Sadique Ahmed Mohamed I Pathfinder Global FZCO I V. Muhammad Ali I Prestige Group I Forum Malls #retailgpt #forummalls #retailtech #AI #genAI #pathfinder #prestigegroup #retailnews #retailtrends #retailsector #retailindustry #retailing #retailresults #retailupdates #businessnews #retailgrowth #retailindia #retailsectornews #retailtrends #retailbusiness #ir #IndiaRetailing

With the growth of ecommerce, offline retail needs to go beyond just merchandise & promotions. Malls can offer an expert like no other form of retail. That’s exactly what our panel will be discussing in the coming week - how malls can adapt to shifting consumer behaviour. We will discuss how to integrate hybrid shopping models and leverage innovation to create engaging, sustainable, and value-driven experiences. Join us to explore strategies that shape the future of retail destinations. Join us for a @RICS exclusive webinar on revolutionizing retail spaces in South Asia! Date:11 December 2024 Time: 15:00-16:00 IST Topic: Unlocking the Power of Customer Connections in Shopping Malls! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghbeSJb3 Speakers: • Jonathan Yach mRICS, M.Inst.D (Moderator) - Head, Operations and Customer Success, Gopalan Mall. • Dr.(h.c.) Dheeraj Dogra MRICS - Global Retail & Realty Analyst. • Susil S ᴅᴜɴɢᴀʀᴡᴀʟ FRICS - Chief Mall Mechanic® , Beyond Squarefeet Advisory Pvt. Ltd • Natarajan Govindarajan - Director Business Development & Operation ODEL PLC & Director Operation at Softlogic GLOMARK, Sri Lanka. This webinar is open to anyone in retail including RICS members, candidates, students and non-members. My co panelists & I will deep dive into how successful malls are: • Embracing digital transformation. • Creating immersive shopping experiences. • Building sustainable retail ecosystems. • Driving customer loyalty in the digital age. And as always, would love to hear your views and perspectives that would give us some interesting pointers for discussion or answer the questions you may have. Sheetal Aneja Ashwani Awasthi #retail #Shoppingmalls #trends

WHERE RETAILERS WANT TO OPEN STORES Shopping centres are emerging as vibrant social spaces delivering unique customer experiences that surpass online offerings. Traditional markets and transit hubs are also innovating to lure customers. #Retailers seek to open stores everywhere. The challenge for store expansion teams is to expand into diverse markets, spanning #highstreets, #malls, and cities of all sizes. This involves charting new regions and territories to capture the minds of Bharat's consumers, identifying developments in emerging spaces/markets promising quick returns, and ensuring sustainability while enhancing retail environments' allure. Join 100 Retailers @ SCN Open House where they share crisp insights and experiences with new-age shopping centres. What more do they want from shopping centre developers for profitable growth and success in the evolving #retaillandscape? Mega #Retail & #ShoppingCentres Convention by IMAGES Group 13-14 Nov 2024, Pullman-Novotel New Delhi Aerocity Concurrent Shows: Shopping Centres Next Convention + Shopping Centre Awards.  India D2C Summit + North India Retail Awards. https://lnkd.in/gczBGnWb #futureofretail #retailrealestate #malls #retaillocations Deepak Yadav Rajnikant Shah Sumit S Suneja Gopinath R  Abhinav Agarwal Deepika Khare lavish soni  Sumit Ghildiyal ARUN PRASAD PILLAY Preeti Chopra Indranil Banerjee Akash Srivastava Ranjeet Thakur Meghna Trivedi Arif Raza Narendra Pratap Singh Raghu Rajagopalan   Mohsin Khan Lokesh Makhija Nitin Bansal Akshat Agarwal Vishal Telkar Sachin Damle Karan Singla Himanshu Chakrawarti Siddharth DUNGARWAL Sidhant Keshwani Dhiraj Agarwal Abhiram Bhalerao Neha Kant Abhijeet Anand Radhika Dang Dhruv Toshniwal   Pratik Mukherjee Jeevika Tyagi Shivani Soni Alok Paul

Sharing this fantastic feature on Grandiose’s transformation of the retail landscape! In an insightful interview, our CEO, Manish Sabnis discusses how we’re leading the way with experiential stores and innovative tech, shaping the future of customer experiences. Discover the story behind our journey and what sets Grandiose apart as we continue to expand across the UAE. Check out the full interview to learn more! Link - https://lnkd.in/dur5yk_K #Grandiose #RetailInnovation #ExperientialRetail #ManishSabnis

Two reasons why Brands and Malls trying to do everything by themselves will have a slow growth story. 1. Lack of resources and expertise 2. Not leveraging on other's userbase Need of the hour is Offline brands and Malls should collaborate more with other high trust institutions that are committing to promote them to millions of users. All it takes is one discussion, sign off, and engine starts. Messaging, Experiments that work can be scaled Stuff that doesn't work can be stopped. In both the cases, brands do not burn their resources and they can adjust and evolve fast. #offline #retail

The much-anticipated co-located events, #IndiaD2CSummit 2024 and #ShoppingCentresNext (SCN), officially commenced at the Pullman Hotel, Aerocity, bringing together industry leaders, retail innovators, and key stakeholders from across the country. The two-day event, to be held on 13 and 14 November, promises to redefine the future of retail with its unique blend of insights, discussions, and strategic collaborations. Click on the link below to know more... India D2C Summit I Shopping Centres Next I IMAGES Group I Bhavesh Pitroda #D2Csummit2024 #shoppingcentres #SCN2024 #retailindustry #retailindustry #retailgrowth #retailing #businessgrowth #retailresults #Indianretailmarket #retailindia #retailupdates #retailsectornews #businessnews  #retailbusiness #ir #IndiaRetailing

Transforming India’s retail landscape, one Kirana store at a time. Shruti Shruti's innovative approach to empowering local businesses through technology is rewriting the rules of modern retail. Watch Episode 1 of The Changemakers now https://lnkd.in/gREmGX-b #ForbesIndia #HiltonForTheStay #TheChangemakers

HOW TO MEASURE #MALLS' SUCCESS BY THE EQ OF VISITORS and not just by trading Density. Gone are the days of #ShoppingMalls. Today's Shopping Centres are evolving into vibrant, multifaceted hubs that combine #Entertainment, #CommunityEngagement, and #ImmersiveExperiences. But what does this mean for #PerformanceMetrics? Beyond #TradingDensity, we're entering an era where #MallSuccess is measured by the #ExperienceQuotient (EQ) of visitors. Inspired by Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, we're redefining #MallPerformance. Key questions to be answered: - What makes an unforgettable experience? - How do you monetize experiences? - What's the new formula for mall success? Join us at the Shopping Centres Next Convention & Awards, where industry visionaries will unveil their blueprint for #NewAgeDestinations Anchored by Experiences. Concurrent Show: India D2C Summit + North India Retail Awards 13-14 Nov 2024, Pullman Aerocity, New Delhi Speakers include: Pushpa Bector DLF Malls Nirupa Shankar Brigade Group Abhishek Bansal Pacific Development Corporation Ltd Harsh Vardhan Bansal Vegas Mall Unity Group Uddhav Poddar Bhumika Realty Shibu Philips LuLu Malls India Vineet Gautam Bestseller India Rajneesh Mahajan Inorbit Malls (India) Pvt. Ltd. Jayen Naik Nexus Select Trust pramod arora PVR Limited Rahul Singh The Beer Cafe Sagar Daryani Wow! Momo sanjeev mehra, Quest Mall Anupam Bansal, Liberty Shoes Aslam Packeer Mohamed, Marina Mall Bipin Gurnani, Prozone Najeeb Kunil, Pioneer Property Zone Services (ICS Realty Group) Rajnikant Shah Trent Ltd Tushar Dhingra Dr.Gopalakrishna Machani MG Felicity Mall Munish khanna Express Avenue IMAGES Group Phygital Retail Convention #futureofretail #retailexcellence #futureofmalls #customerexperience #mallofthefuture #retailrealestate #retailspace #retaillocation #retailperformance

Key #learnings for all #Retailers and #Shopping_Mall_Owners_and_Managers …. - always consider the #phygical (physical and digital) shop environment - Malls compete with each other - be prepared! - deepen your #research so you understand your #customers better - #refurbish and #renovate as often as possible - India is a #fast_moving retail market and #customers here are very well #informed - go #hyperlocal Appreciation to the #Panelists: Neerav Sejpal Sachin Damle Nikhil Tiku Sumit Ghildiyal BIG THANKS to: IMAGES Group Mohua Roy R S ROY, Retail Intelligence at Images Group - Food, Fashion, Phygital Retail, Shopping Centres Priyanka S.