{"id":342855,"date":"2024-10-01T19:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/rlc-global-forum-debuts-in-riyadh-shaping-the-future-of-global-retail-302264227.html"},"modified":"2024-10-01T19:57:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:57:00","slug":"rlc-global-forum-debuts-in-riyadh-shaping-the-future-of-global-retail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/rlc-global-forum-debuts-in-riyadh-shaping-the-future-of-global-retail\/","title":{"rendered":"RLC Global Forum Debuts in Riyadh, Shaping the Future of Global Retail"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i><span class=\"xn-location\">Riyadh<\/span> leads the&nbsp;GCC&#8217;s rise as a retail innovation hub, hosting global retail leaders to address market resilience, AI-powered growth, and sustainability<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Panda Retail Company joins as a Strategic Partner and Apparel Group as a Headline Partner to support the Forum&#8217;s focus on &#8216;Rebuilding a Shared Future&#8217;<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>The Forum marks the next phase of the Retail Leaders Circle&#8217;s decade-long mission to connect and empower leaders within the retail sector<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">RIYADH, Saudi Arabia<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 1, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The&nbsp;<b>RLC Global Forum<\/b> will hold its <a href=\"https:\/\/2025.rlcglobalforum.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">inaugural Annual Meeting<\/a>&nbsp;on <b><span class=\"xn-chron\">February 4-5, 2025<\/span>, in <span class=\"xn-location\">Riyadh<\/span>, <\/b>a landmark event for the global retail sector. As the GCC strengthens its position as a hub of resilience and growth, fueled by <span class=\"xn-location\">Saudi Arabia&#8217;s<\/span> Vision 2030, the Forum will bring together the world&#8217;s leading retailers, policymakers, investors and innovators to discuss the future of the industry, driven by AI, sustainability, and global collaboration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"continue-reading text-center mt-xl visible-xs-block\">\n<span><br \/>\n<a class=\"smooth-scroll\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/rlc-global-forum-debuts-in-riyadh-shaping-the-future-of-global-retail-302264227.html#continue-jump\">Continue Reading<br \/>\n<br \/><i class=\"btr bt-angle-down mt-md\"><\/i><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pull-right inline-gallery-container col-md-8 col-sm-7 col-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"gallery inline-gallery\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 clearfix\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"image lightbox-item \" data-src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2520817\/RLC_Global_Forum.jpg?p=publish\" data-asset-type=\"photo\" data-asset-id=\"Life_After_Debt_Aug_17_Event.jpg\" data-asset-label=\"General\" data-sub-html=\"RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting\" data-tweet-text=\"RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting\" data-facebook-share-text=\"RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting\" data-linkedin-text=\"RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting\" data-download-url=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2520817\/RLC_Global_Forum.jpg?p=publish\" data-pinterest-text=\"RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting\" data-twitter-share-url=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2520817\/RLC_Global_Forum.jpg?p=twitter\" data-linkedin-share-url=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2520817\/RLC_Global_Forum.jpg?p=linkedin\" data-facebook-share-url=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2520817\/RLC_Global_Forum.jpg?p=facebook\" data-pinterest-share-url=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2520817\/RLC_Global_Forum.jpg?p=facebook\" onclick=\"omniture_corousal('Carousel Page','Photo Open','https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2520817\/RLC_Global_Forum.jpg','General');\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/rlc-global-forum-debuts-in-riyadh-shaping-the-future-of-global-retail-302264227.html#\" class=\"tabfocus\" role=\"button\"><img title=\"RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting\" data-getimg=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2520817\/RLC_Global_Forum.jpg?w=600\" id=\"imageid_2\" alt=\"RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting\" class=\"gallery-thumb img-responsive\" rel=\"newsImage\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"fa fa-arrows-alt arrow_styles\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption>\nRLC Global Forum Annual Meeting<br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Under the theme <b><i>&#8220;Rebuilding a Shared Future<\/i><\/b><i>,&#8221;<\/i> the RLC Global Forum will tackle the most pressing challenges facing global retail today, including technological transformation, cross-border commerce, market resilience, and geopolitical shifts. The Forum will serve as a critical platform for fostering cross-industry partnerships and innovative strategies to drive the sector forward.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<i>Our evolution into the RLC Global Forum reflects a broader, more inclusive vision for the global retail sector<\/i>,<b>&#8220;<\/b> said <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Panos Linardos<\/span>, Chairman of the RLC Global Forum<\/b>. <i>&#8220;This inaugural Annual Meeting will offer unique insights into how we can navigate the complex landscape of retail, from AI advancements to building sustainable and inclusive industry growth.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Panda Retail Company, one of the top retail chain businesses in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span> and the lead grocery retailer in <span class=\"xn-location\">Saudi Arabia<\/span>, joins as a strategic partner. &#8220;Our strategic alliance with the RLC Global Forum marks Panda&#8217;s dedication to innovation and excellence in the grocery sector,&#8221; said <b>Dr<\/b>. <b>Bander Hamooh, CEO of Panda Retail Company<\/b>. &#8220;We look forward to leveraging this partnership to pioneer new solutions and advance the retail landscape in <span class=\"xn-location\">Saudi Arabia<\/span>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail powerhouse, Apparel Group, joins as a Headline Partner. &#8220;At Apparel Group, we are always eager to foster discussions on crucial themes that impact both the global landscape and our industry,&#8221; 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